· Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Residential electricity rates in Michigan range from 5.1¢–23¢/kWh across 2 major utilities, with a median rate of 13.7¢/kWh. This is approximately 14% below the national average. Use our free bill sanity check to verify your Michigan electricity charges.
Michigan bills include energy supply charges, distribution charges, power supply cost recovery, and various surcharges. DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are the two largest providers, each with different rate structures.
Does Utility Check support DTE Energy and Consumers Energy?
Yes. Utility Check supports both DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, as well as smaller Michigan utilities and cooperatives. We verify all charges on your bill against published rate schedules.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Michigan?
Michigan allows limited retail choice — up to 10% of each utility's load can be served by alternative suppliers. Whether you're on default service or have an alternative supplier, Utility Check verifies your charges are calculated correctly.
How can I verify my Michigan electricity bill?
Upload your DTE Energy or Consumers Energy bill to Utility Check. We recalculate energy charges, distribution charges, power supply cost recovery, and all surcharges. You receive a clear report showing whether every charge is accurate.
Compare Michigan Rates
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