Electricity Rates in Michigan

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

Electricity Companies & Statistics in Michigan

  • Population
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    10,050,811
  • Total Production
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    116,326,763 MWh / 11.57 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    99,870,318 MWh / 9.94 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    12,851,386 MWh / 1.28 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    49,087,424,598 kg / 4,883.93 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    103,475,377 MWh / 10.3 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan

Michigan residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.149/kWh$163.58/mo.$78.23/mo.
41st17.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Michigan
16th$114.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Michigan Residents

Michigan Electricity Fuel Mix

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2022 and 2021 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2021 will be finalized in the fall of 2022. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2022 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Michigan's Electricity Prices and Usage

Consumers in Michigan are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than many people in the United States, with an average state electricity rate of 17.84 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the nationwide average of 15.34 cents. This makes Michigan the 41st best priced state in the nation using average electric rate. The state has a deregulated electricity market, meaning residents may choose from an abundance of electricity providers rather than be forced to buy electricity from a single option based on their geographic location. Consumers in the state experience 1.42 electrical outages on average, with outages lasting around 196.67 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.58 outages and 145.81 minutes. The state's residents use 85.85% of the electricity generated by its power plants, with the remaining 14.15% of the megawatt hours produced being exported or stored. Michigan ranks as the 37th highest state in the US for electricity use per capita, with an average of 9.94 megawatt hours consumed yearly per person. The state is ranked 34th in the nation for percentage of electricity produced from renewable fuel types, creating 11.05% of their electricity from these sustainable sources.

Residential Electricity Providers in Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
DTE EnergyBUNDLED18.40116.9115,617,9922,874,251,54539,343,206.38
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.29118.7612,823,2332,345,679,05618,324,796.3
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED16.15140.381,170,647189,110,37816,676,305
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED16.10104.92915,329147,374,30084
BWL Lansing Board of Water and LightBUNDLED15.9488.48577,31792,037,000
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED16.29170.57364,84959,440,600
Cloverland ElectricBUNDLED13.5392.64293,50139,721,700206,038
Cherryland ElectricBUNDLED14.46103.62290,76642,036,200
Upper Peninsula Power CompanyBUNDLED23.0397.91241,43155,596,74887,576
Upper Michigan Energy ResourcesBUNDLED17.47103.91236,21241,263,222
56 providers total

Commercial Electricity Providers in Michigan

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
DTE EnergyBUNDLED12.26805.5216,457,6552,018,145,23939,343,206.38
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED13.82593.2511,757,6261,625,171,17218,324,796.3
BWL Lansing Board of Water and LightBUNDLED13.23981.631,084,118143,376,000
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY6.323,648.01788,56649,861,000
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED13.13449.17766,151100,565,15916,676,305
Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public WorksBUNDLED11.15615.54296,37133,047,000911,194
Cloverland ElectricBUNDLED11.45362.2282,47232,339,300206,038
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED15.95459.91212,01433,819,900
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED14.09192.92178,34525,122,80084
Marquette Board of Light and PowerBUNDLED13.63948.82171,71423,397,900171,637
57 providers total

Power Plants in Michigan

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Donald C CookIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%)
Berrien County Nuclear 16,616,337
Monroe (MI)DTE Energy (100.00%)
Monroe County Coal 15,482,089.0615,821,916,604.731,021.95
J H CampbellWolverine Power Cooperative (1.18%)Michigan Public Power Agency (2.99%)Consumers Energy (95.84%)
Ottawa County Coal 7,852,448.027,840,680,546.75998.55/2025
New Covert Generating FacilityArcLight Capital (100.00%)
Van Buren County Natural Gas 7,526,2072,949,790,473.28391.94
Midland Cogeneration VentureOntario Municipal Employees Retirement System (67.00%)
Midland Natural Gas 7,320,386.32,970,165,884.7405.74
FermiDTE Energy (100.00%)
Monroe County Nuclear 7,072,9811,143,174.770.16
Belle RiverDTE Energy (81.78%)Michigan Public Power Agency (18.22%)
St. Clair County Coal 6,663,801.996,917,752,201.931,038.11
PalisadesEntergy Power (100.00%)
Van Buren County Nuclear 5,669,5296/2022
Blue Water Energy CenterDTE Energy (100.00%)
St. Clair County Natural Gas 5,218,1511,756,647,550.84336.64
Dearborn Industrial GenerationCMS Energy (100.00%)
Dearborn Natural Gas 4,933,1692,998,728,752.66607.87
250 power plants total

Quick Facts

Michigan has emissions of 4,883.93 kilograms per capita of CO2 emissions, compared to the nationwide average of 4,376.39.

Michigan had a 1.05% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the last year.

Michigan is 18th in the US for megawatt hours per capita produced from coal, averaging 3.38 megawatt hours per person each year.

Michigan is 35th in the nation for renewable electricity production per capita, at 1.28 megawatt hours per person per year.

Michigan is 14th in the nation for natural gas generation, with 40,621,913.74 megawatt hours produced using the fuel.

Michigan has seen a year over year increase of 98.95% for electricity production from solar power.

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Alcona County10,13811217.59$106.56/mo
Alger County8,91110121.78$96.32/mo
Allegan County119,41812417.82$115.76/mo
Alpena County28,9133515.75$77.04/mo
Antrim County23,4271217.23$112.02/mo
Arenac County15,0091018.29$118.76/mo
Baraga County8,24912323.61$99.70/mo
Barry County62,0141317.26$118.34/mo
Bay County104,05011418.05$116.93/mo
Benzie County17,9261217.23$114.57/mo
Berrien County154,2634716.25$169.42/mo
Branch County44,67712318.05$117.02/mo
Calhoun County134,20713617.94$117.93/mo
Cass County51,6322116.29$169.77/mo
Charlevoix County26,10913117.21$111.85/mo
Cheboygan County25,65413316.99$97.79/mo
Chippewa County37,0917313.53$92.64/mo
Clare County30,82712117.71$116.47/mo
Clinton County78,89513317.05$122.09/mo
Crawford County13,10212118.06$117.28/mo
Delta County36,83613420.19$95.43/mo
Dickinson County25,95410517.90$103.40/mo
Eaton County108,97214416.95$121.74/mo
Emmet County33,94615116.88$108.33/mo
Genesee County406,40010818.29$118.76/mo
Gladwin County25,3441018.29$118.76/mo
Gogebic County14,85811115.53$98.09/mo
Grand Traverse County94,5621316.63$111.25/mo
Gratiot County41,75813617.41$121.31/mo
Hillsdale County45,67311318.23$118.30/mo
Houghton County37,48510124.16$99.53/mo
Huron County31,542131715.91$128.70/mo
Ingham County285,66016417.48$118.48/mo
Ionia County66,56413217.39$120.77/mo
Iosco County25,26210418.29$118.76/mo
Iron County11,58011518.86$102.50/mo
Isabella County65,62313316.98$122.23/mo
Jackson County160,76511117.78$120.34/mo
Kalamazoo County261,28012417.10$142.28/mo
Kalkaska County17,81313117.62$114.95/mo
Kent County654,95813717.57$115.24/mo
Keweenaw County2,052823.03$97.91/mo
Lake County12,2481217.30$112.50/mo
Lapeer County88,64411218.40$116.91/mo
Leelanau County22,25112316.73$112.58/mo
Lenawee County99,34615217.30$144.23/mo
Livingston County193,23414118.27$117.77/mo
Luce County5,5208113.53$92.60/mo
Mackinac County10,814813.61$92.15/mo
Macomb County879,12311318.40$116.91/mo
Manistee County24,93912317.24$114.61/mo
Marquette County66,38012721.91$97.24/mo
Mason County29,10312317.21$111.92/mo
Mecosta County40,05113116.89$119.60/mo
Menominee County23,47712319.41$98.36/mo
Midland County83,46710118.29$118.76/mo
Missaukee County15,03811218.29$118.76/mo
Monroe County154,06814317.42$141.67/mo
Montcalm County66,43013417.24$120.27/mo
Montmorency County9,16413115.96$78.68/mo
Muskegon County175,63312117.71$115.11/mo
Newaygo County49,65312317.33$112.70/mo
Oakland County1,271,98313518.40$117.01/mo
Oceana County26,55513117.19$111.76/mo
Ogemaw County20,7451018.29$118.76/mo
Ontonagon County5,89112120.34$99.02/mo
Osceola County22,91713217.31$112.82/mo
Oscoda County8,20612117.43$103.77/mo
Otsego County25,01613316.82$104.34/mo
Ottawa County293,713151017.22$111.64/mo
Presque Isle County12,9761216.51$87.75/mo
Roscommon County23,4581018.29$118.76/mo
Saginaw County190,54010418.29$118.76/mo
Sanilac County40,82913415.91$128.67/mo
Schoolcraft County8,00410117.56$94.66/mo
Shiawassee County68,20311518.13$119.26/mo
St. Clair County160,06711918.40$116.91/mo
St. Joseph County60,82814416.99$150.85/mo
Tuscola County53,28812715.92$128.76/mo
Van Buren County75,55014216.74$145.78/mo
Washtenaw County372,42815618.14$117.78/mo
Wayne County1,789,781121518.36$116.61/mo
Wexford County33,55212217.84$116.70/mo

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 49,087,424,597.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Michigan because of electricity consumption. More importantly, the state averages 4,883.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the state's pollution levels. Around 34.92% of Michigan's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. When taken together with Coal (29.23%) and Nuclear (22.19%), the three fuel types make up 86.34% of the production. Michigan has the 10th highest amount of electricity generation plants of any state in the country, with 250 power plants. This equates to the 32nd most plants per person in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
34.92%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
29.23%
NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
22.19%
WIND
Wind
7.66%
PETROLEUM COKE
Petroleum Coke
1.31%
OTHER
Other
4.69%

Michigan Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Michigan include DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Indiana Michigan Power. The state has poor net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Michigan is 3.52%. This includes data from 27 suppliers, including DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Great Lakes Energy. The United States average is 2.45%, meaning Michigan ranks 32nd best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

Motivating citizens to purchase private solar panels can definitely be a challenge due to high initial costs. Governments can help by passing legislation for tax breaks and rebates for those who purchase solar panels. Michigan currently offers no state tax credit to consumers who install solar panels at their place of residence. There are currently no state sponsored rebates available to consumers who are purchasing solar panels. Michigan residents have the ability to apply a 100% property tax exemption for the purchase of solar, which is great news for the consumer and solar efforts. Residents in the state do not have access to a sales tax exemption when installing private solar.

State Level Initiatives

Legislation drawn up at the state level affects whether a state is friendly towards customers searching for renewable energy sources. Many states require green fuels to make up a portion of the fuel used for electricity production by providers in the state. These stipulations are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Michigan, sadly, has only a limited or optional plan established. In addition, there are currently no low income solar programs to help low income families to install solar panels.

Learn about going solar in Michigan, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Michigan

Does Michigan have a deregulated electricity market?

Yes, Michigan has a deregulated electricity market, meaning consumers have a choice of which electricity provider that they choose.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Michigan?

The largest electricity company in Michigan by total revenue is DTE Energy.

How many power plants are located within Michigan?

Michigan has 250 active power plants producing electricity for the state.

Where does Michigan get its electricity?

The primary fuels used for electricity production in Michigan are Natural Gas (34.92%), Coal (29.23%) and Nuclear (22.19%).

How many electric companies offer service in Michigan?

Michigan is home to 56 electricity companies offering service in the area.

What is a good electricity rate in Michigan?

The average cost per kilowatt hour of electricity is 17.84 cents in Michigan in 2023.

What power companies are in Michigan?

What is the cheapest electricity company in Michigan?

What is the average electric bill in Michigan?

In 2023, Michigan has an average electric bill of $115, and the national average is $137.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-10-20