How DTE Electric compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs DTE Electric, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | 14.37 | 36,086 | -5.76 | -$622 |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | 14.76 | 33,252 | -5.37 | -$580 |
| Coldwater Board of Public Util | 14.86 | 6,393 | -5.26 | -$569 |
| City of Bay City | 15.35 | 18,028 | -4.78 | -$516 |
| Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm | 16.28 | 11,730 | -3.84 | -$415 |
| Tri-County Electric Coop | 18.04 | 23,034 | -2.09 | -$225 |
| Consumers Energy Co | 19.11 | 1,657,843 | -1.02 | -$110 |
| Great Lakes Energy Coop | 19.17 | 120,645 | -0.96 | -$103 |
| City of Lansing | 19.78 | 87,301 | -0.35 | -$37 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | 19.91 | 29,283 | -0.22 | -$23 |
| DTE Electric Company (this page) | 20.13 | 2,067,758 | — | — |
| Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn | 23.25 | 9,817 | +3.12 | +$337 |
12 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with DTE Electric. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than DTE Electric customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Michigan (see below).
Where DTE Electric customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | DTE Electric premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron | City of Zeeland | 10.12 | +$1,080 |
| Macomb | City of Zeeland | 10.12 | +$1,080 |
| Sanilac | City of Zeeland | 10.12 | +$1,080 |
| St Clair | City of Zeeland | 10.12 | +$1,080 |
| Delta | Cloverland Electric Co-op | 14.37 | +$622 |
| Branch | Coldwater Board of Public Util | 14.86 | +$569 |
| Bay | City of Bay City | 15.35 | +$516 |
| Wayne | Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm | 16.28 | +$415 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Michigan you can shop the supply portion regardless of county. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 23 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 19.70 | 20.13 | +2.2% |
| Residential customers | 2,055,937 | 2,067,758 | +0.6% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, DTE Electric serves 2,067,779 residential customers in MI. Statewide context: Michigan electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a DTE Electric bill
Michigan has residential electric supply choice: DTE Electric delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: michigan.gov/mpsc.
Electric choice capped at 10% of each utility's load (waitlist). Gas Customer Choice (DTE, Consumers, SEMCO) uncapped.
Counties served (MI, EIA-861 2024)
Bay · Branch · Delta · Genesee · Gratiot · Huron · Ingham · Isabella · Lapeer · Lenawee · Livingston · Macomb · Midland · Monroe · Montcalm · Oakland · Saginaw · Sanilac · Shiawassee · St Clair · Tuscola · Washtenaw · Wayne
Head-to-head comparisons
- DTE Electric Company vs Consumers Energy Co
- DTE Electric Company vs Great Lakes Energy Coop
- DTE Electric Company vs City of Lansing
Questions people ask
- Is DTE Electric Company more expensive than other Michigan utilities?
- DTE Electric Company customers paid an average 20.13 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% above the Michigan volume-weighted average of 19.37 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from DTE Electric Company?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Michigan does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via michigan.gov/mpsc if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does DTE Electric Company have?
- 2,067,758 residential customers in Michigan in 2024 across 23 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.