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.
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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
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 Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
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.
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