Michigan Electricity Cost & Rates

The July 2026 EIA residential average is 23.05¢/kWh. Compare typical household costs, supported utility rate plans and calculator estimates for Michigan.

23.05¢/kWh+12.2% year over year

Equivalent to $0.2305 per kWh · July 2026 residential average

July 202520.55¢
vs. U.S. average+25.9%
U.S. high-price rank#13

What this rate means in everyday costs

Examples below use fixed usage assumptions so states can be compared consistently.

$230.501,000 kWh household electricity example
$72.441,000 EV miles at 3.5 mi/kWh + 10% charging loss
$41.491.5 kW appliance, 4 h/day for 30 days
$2,305.00Value of 10,000 kWh/year of offset electricity

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Source and update date

U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, Form EIA-861M. Data period: July 2026. Release date: September 24, 2026. Status: preliminary.

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Utility coverage in Michigan

2 tracked provider profiles; 2 calculator-ready.

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Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy electric service territory in Michigan

Residential rate profile

Smart Hours is a year-round time-of-use option with different summer and winter on/off-peak prices.

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DTE Energy

DTE Energy electric service territory in Michigan

Residential rate profile

DTE Overnight Savers (D1.13) provides a 1–7 a.m. super off-peak window designed for overnight loads such as EV charging.

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How much does electricity cost in Michigan at 500–2,000 kWh?

Monthly at 23.05¢/kWh$230.50
Annual at same usage$2,766.00
U.S. average comparison$183.10
Monthly difference vs U.S.+$47.40
$115.25500 kWh / month
$230.501,000 kWh / month
$345.751,500 kWh / month
$461.002,000 kWh / month

This is a state-average energy-cost benchmark, not a utility tariff or complete bill. Utility rate plans, fixed charges, taxes, riders and time-of-use schedules can change the actual amount.

Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A · data period 2026-07 · released 2026-09-24 · preliminary.

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