DTE Electric Electricity Rates

DTE Electric is a major electric utility company operating in Michigan, serving over 2.2 million customers in the state. The company is a subsidiary of DTE Energy, which is a Detroit-based diversified energy company that provides electricity and natural gas services to customers in the Midwest region of the United States. DTE Electric's operations in Michigan include the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout the state. The company operates and maintains a diverse mix of power generation facilities, including coal-fired, natural gas-fired, and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. DTE Electric is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services to its customers while also reducing its impact on the environment.

Phone

800.482.8720

DTE Electric Energy Sources

DTE Electric's energy comes from natural gas, other fossil, and biomass. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of DTE Electric's energy. Other Fossil is the second largest source, making up 24%. Biomass provides 5% of DTE Electric's electricity.

71%

Natural Gas

24%

Other Fossil

5%

Biomass

DTE Electric Rates

The average electricity rate for DTE Electric customers is 17.86 cents/kWh. DTE Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METERFixed18¢ to 19¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOUTOU14¢ to 25¢
Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 TOU15¢ to 16¢
INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATEFixed16¢ to 16¢
RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATETOU14¢ to 18¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATETOU13¢ to 26¢
WATER HEATING SERVICE RATEFixed14¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOUTOU18¢ to 23¢
Residential Time of Use Pilot 2TOU15¢ to 20¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATINGFixed16¢ to 17¢

DTE Electric Reliability

In 2021, the average DTE Electric customer lost electricity for 2 times for about 587 minutes each. In total, the average DTE Electric customer had their electricity out for about 927 minutes during the whole year.

Netmetering

Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate for systems 20 kW or less; credited to customer's next bill at power supply component of retail rate for larger systems. Carries over indefinitely.

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