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DTE Energy (DTE Electric) Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

Residential Rate
21.20¢
Commercial
15.50¢
Customers
2.3M
Rate Type
seasonal

How much does DTE Energy charge per kWh in 2026?

DTE Energy’s estimated effective residential rate is about 21.20 cents per kWh as of May 2026. A typical home using 1,000 kWh a month pays roughly $221, including the about $9 monthly customer charge. Commercial service runs about 15.50c/kWh. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on DTE Energy’s official rate schedule.

2026 published rate: DTE Electric's standard residential plan is a Time-of-Day rate (Rate D1.11) that bills a higher price during on-peak hours, 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, and a lower price at all other times, plus a fixed service charge of about $8.50 a month. The base energy charge before the monthly Power Supply Cost Recovery fuel factor and delivery surcharges runs around 11 to 12 cents per kWh; once fuel recovery, distribution, and surcharges are added, the all-in effective residential rate for a typical DTE home sits close to Michigan's statewide residential average of 22.01 cents per kWh (EIA, May 2026), among the highest in the Midwest. The 2026 story is a rate increase: on 19 February 2026 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $242.4 million increase for DTE Electric, effective 5 March 2026, adding about $4.93 a month, roughly 4 percent, to a typical residential bill, far below the $574.1 million the company had sought. DTE also offers a flat-rate option and EV-focused time-of-use plans that can lower costs for households able to shift usage away from the late-afternoon peak. Michigan PSC DTE Electric rate order, 19 Feb 2026, and DTE Rate D1.11.

About DTE Energy

DTE Energy (DTE Electric) serves approximately 2.3 million residential customers across MI. The estimated effective residential rate is about 21.20 cents per kWh as of May 2026 - a representative average; see the official tariff schedule for your exact rate.

Service area: About 2.3 million electric customers across southeast Michigan, including Detroit and the counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw (Ann Arbor area), St. Clair, Monroe, and Lapeer. Consumers Energy serves most of the rest of the Lower Peninsula.

Parent company: DTE Energy Company

Recent rate case: On 19 February 2026 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $242.4 million rate increase for DTE Electric, effective 5 March 2026 - about a 4 percent rise, or roughly $4.93 a month more for a typical residential customer. That was well below the $574.1 million DTE originally requested. Consult the tariff schedule linked above for current approved pricing.

DTE Energy Bill Calculator: Cost by Monthly Usage

Estimated monthly bill at 21.20c/kWh plus the $9 fixed charge. Formula: kWh x rate + fixed charge.

Monthly usageEstimated bill
250 kWh$61.50/mo
500 kWh$114.50/mo
750 kWh$167.50/mo
1,000 kWh (typical home)$220.50/mo
1,250 kWh$273.50/mo
1,500 kWh$326.50/mo

A representative estimate using the effective average rate. Your exact bill depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges. Calculate with your own usage ->

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DTE Energy rate per kWh in 2026?+
DTE Electric's standard residential plan is a Time-of-Day rate (Rate D1.11) that bills a higher price during on-peak hours, 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, and a lower price at all other times, plus a fixed service charge of about $8.50 a month. The base energy charge before the monthly Power Supply Cost Recovery fuel factor and delivery surcharges runs around 11 to 12 cents per kWh; once fuel recovery, distribution, and surcharges are added, the all-in effective residential rate for a typical DTE home sits close to Michigan's statewide residential average of 22.01 cents per kWh (EIA, May 2026), among the highest in the Midwest. The 2026 story is a rate increase: on 19 February 2026 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $242.4 million increase for DTE Electric, effective 5 March 2026, adding about $4.93 a month, roughly 4 percent, to a typical residential bill, far below the $574.1 million the company had sought. DTE also offers a flat-rate option and EV-focused time-of-use plans that can lower costs for households able to shift usage away from the late-afternoon peak. (Source: Michigan PSC DTE Electric rate order, 19 Feb 2026, and DTE Rate D1.11.)
What is the current DTE Energy rate per kWh?+
DTE Energy (DTE Electric)'s estimated effective residential rate is about 21.20 cents per kWh as of May 2026. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel/rider charges shown on the utility's official rate schedule (linked below). The estimated commercial rate is 15.50c/kWh, and the monthly fixed customer charge is roughly $9 regardless of usage.
What rate structure does DTE Energy use?+
DTE Energy (DTE Electric) uses a seasonal rate structure. Seasonal rates vary between summer and winter billing periods, reflecting demand patterns in the service area.
How do I calculate my DTE Energy bill from the rate per kWh?+
Multiply your monthly kilowatt-hours by the per-kWh rate, then add the fixed customer charge. Using DTE Energy's estimated effective residential rate of 21.20 cents per kWh and its roughly $9 monthly fixed charge, a home using 750 kWh a month works out to about (750 x $0.2120) + $9 = $167.50 a month. The table above shows the same math across usage levels from 250 to 1,500 kWh. This is a representative estimate; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on the official schedule linked above.
How do I find my DTE Energy rate on my bill?+
Your electricity bill shows the total kWh consumed and the charges applied. Look for the 'energy charge' or 'supply charge' line item - this is the per-kWh rate times your usage. Delivery charges (transmission and distribution) are listed separately and represent a significant portion of your total rate. The fixed customer charge appears as a flat line item. Your effective combined rate (all charges / total kWh) may differ from the tariff rate due to the fixed charge amortization.
What recent rate changes has DTE Energy made?+
On 19 February 2026 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $242.4 million rate increase for DTE Electric, effective 5 March 2026 - about a 4 percent rise, or roughly $4.93 a month more for a typical residential customer. That was well below the $574.1 million DTE originally requested. Consult the tariff schedule linked above for current approved pricing.
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