Michigan Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Michigan is 22.99¢/kWh (the 13th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $172.39, per EIA data. That rate is 4.8¢ above the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 21.22 | 116.56 | 549 |
| October 2025 | 20.47 | 106.36 | 520 |
| November 2025 | 19.95 | 110.97 | 556 |
| December 2025 | 19.54 | 136.47 | 698 |
| January 2026 | 19.52 | 139.76 | 716 |
| February 2026 | 19.99 | 119.91 | 600 |
| March 2026 | 21.19 | 122.16 | 577 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | 22.99 | 172.39 | 750 |
Michigan vs the U.S. average
| Michigan | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 22.99¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $172.39 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 750 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +10.9% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +28.7% | +30.5% |
Michigan's average residential rate of 22.99¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 39th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +10.9% (Michigan) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +28.7% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 750 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Michigan's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Michigan
Average effective rates and bills for Michigan's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | 23.25 | 182.05 | 783 | 2,085,559 |
| Consumers Energy Co | 24.38 | 183.69 | 754 | 1,666,844 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co | 16.32 | 152.45 | 934 | 113,556 |
| City of Lansing | 19.46 | 138.68 | 713 | 87,759 |
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 22.99¢/kWh is about $229.90. The state's actual average usage is 750 kWh/month, which is what produces the $172.39 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.