Michigan Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Michigan is 23.05¢/kWh (the 13th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $210.65, per EIA data. That rate is 4.7¢ above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 20.73 | 155.93 | 752 |
| September 2025 | 21.20 | 116.31 | 549 |
| October 2025 | 20.46 | 106.11 | 519 |
| November 2025 | 19.94 | 110.71 | 555 |
| December 2025 | 19.53 | 136.12 | 697 |
| January 2026 | 19.52 | 139.81 | 716 |
| February 2026 | 20.00 | 119.95 | 600 |
| March 2026 | 21.20 | 122.17 | 576 |
| April 2026 | 21.39 | 108.36 | 506 |
| May 2026 | 22.01 | 115.31 | 524 |
| June 2026 | 22.99 | 150.77 | 656 |
| July 2026 | 23.05 | 210.65 | 914 |
Michigan vs the U.S. average
| Michigan | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 23.05¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $210.65 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 914 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +12.2% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +29.5% | +32.4% |
Michigan's average residential rate of 23.05¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 39th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +12.2% (Michigan) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +29.5% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 914 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Michigan's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Michigan
Average effective rates and bills for Michigan's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | 23.13 | 230.46 | 996 | 2,085,122 |
| Consumers Energy Co | 24.31 | 221.73 | 912 | 1,670,131 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co | 17.49 | 186.77 | 1,068 | 113,502 |
| City of Lansing | 20.07 | 124.86 | 622 | 87,727 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Michigan rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Michigan's average rate of 23.05¢/kWh is about $230.50. The state's actual average usage is 914 kWh/month, which is what produces the $210.65 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Michigan gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.