Take control of your home’s summer energy bill
Understand and monitor your summer energy use
Cooling your home during the hottest months of the year can nearly double your electricity usage, even if your thermostat stays the same, resulting in a bigger bill. Discover tools to review your own energy use and resources to help you manage your summer bills while staying comfortable.
Review energy use over time
View your energy usage data to compare your home’s use from year to year and spot trends and changes.
See energy use by the hour
The DTE Insight app helps you track daily and hourly energy use, so you can make changes before your next bill. This is a separate app from the DTE mobile app.
Lower energy costs with the right rate
Get a rate recommendation
This short Personalized Rate Finder quiz recommends the rate that would work best for your home.
Make budgeting easier
Explore payment programs and options designed to keep you in control of your energy bill.
Explore energy-saving resources
Home product discounts
Visit the DTE Marketplace for instant savings on energy‑efficient products.
Earn rewards
Earn a yearly bill credit when you enroll in smart thermostat adjustments through Smart Savers.
Discover energy-saving tips
See the best ways to reduce your usage for your lifestyle and get more DIY tips from our energy savings playlist.
Frequently asked questions
The bigger the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures, the harder your HVAC has to work. During extreme heat, especially when nights stay warm or humidity is high, your air conditioner runs longer and uses more energy.
Every home is unique and comes with its own set of cooling challenges. Older homes may not be as well insulated, top floor apartments have heat rising from units below and older air conditioners may not be as efficient. You can find ways to weatherize your home for summer to use less energy while staying comfortable.
An unexpected increase in your electricity bill can be a surprise. Whether driven by seasonal shifts, equipment inefficiencies or changes in your home, there could be an explanation for the variation in your bill. Learn more about the biggest impacts on your bill and what changes you can make to manage your usage and your bill.
With Time of Day rates, you can choose what you pay for your energy usage. When you adjust your thermostat to pre-cool your home before 3 p.m., do your laundry on weekends or start your dishwasher after 7 p.m., you take advantage of lower rates.
Explore these interactive example bills to understand the sections of your bill. You can also check out our video and learn more about how to read your bill.
If your bill feels overwhelming, help is available. The sooner you connect with us, the more we can help. Visit dteenergy.com/help.