DTE Electric Company Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for DTE Electric Company and how they compare to the Michigan average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 11, 2026

Residential customers of DTE Electric Company average $122.74/month at 20.13¢/kWh — below the Michigan average of $150.77.

Avg bill (2024)$122.74/moannual average Rate20.13¢/kWh Res. customers2,067,779 Bill rank#5 in MIof tracked utilities

Where DTE Electric Company rates are heading

Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.

DTE Electric Company price per kWh (annual) ▲ 24.9% over 2019–2024
DTE Electric Company price per kWh (annual) 16.1¢ 18.1¢ 20.1¢ 20.1¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 16.11¢/kWh $100.94/mo 2,003,653
2020 17.32¢/kWh $116.57/mo 2,019,921
2021 17.86¢/kWh $119.73/mo 2,036,530
2022 18.37¢/kWh $118.44/mo 2,047,960
2023 19.7¢/kWh $115.40/mo 2,055,963
2024 20.13¢/kWh $122.74/mo 2,067,779

Rate context in Michigan

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for DTE Electric Company's 2024 annual figure.

Michigan price per kWh (12 months) ▲ 11.9% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Michigan price per kWh (12 months) 19.5¢ 21.3¢ 23.0¢ 23.0¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

DTE Electric Company vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureDTE Electric CompanyMichigan (latest month)
Avg bill $122.74/mo $150.77/mo
Rate 20.13¢/kWh 22.99¢/kWh

Cities served by DTE Electric Company

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with DTE Electric Company?

DTE Electric Company residential customers averaged $122.74 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,472.83 per year.

What does DTE Electric Company charge per kWh?

DTE Electric Company averaged 20.13¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does DTE Electric Company compare to the Michigan average?

DTE Electric Company bills average $122.74 — lower than the Michigan average of $150.77 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does DTE Electric Company serve?

DTE Electric Company served 2,067,779 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in MI.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for DTE Electric Company. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.