Electricity rates in Michigan
See the latest average electricity prices in Michigan and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.23
per kWh · EIA, Jun 2026
Residential
$0.23
per kWh
Commercial
$0.17
per kWh
Industrial
$0.09
per kWh
vs US average
+25%
more expensive
Price rank
#13
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$204
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Michigan compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Michigan
Estimated energy cost at Michigan's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$114.95
≈ $1,379.4/year
900 kWh / month
$206.91
≈ $2,482.92/year
1200 kWh / month
$275.88
≈ $3,310.56/year
Michigan electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Michigan's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$147.94
600 kWh · ≈ $4.86/day
Per day
$4.86
Per year
$1,775.28
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy93%
- Fixed charge7%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Michigan
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Michigan benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.
Other states
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