WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Detroit
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Detroit
January
$251highestFebruary
$89lowestMarch
$119April
$144May
$142June
$142July
$147August
$145September
$139October
$146November
$128December
$128Carbon Emissions
719 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
773 kWh
Detroit's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Detroit's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 26%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Detroit. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Detroit. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Detroit. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Detroit. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Detroit.
38%
Natural Gas
26%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
10%
Wind
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
477 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,963
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Detroit can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
DTE Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
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