Electric Pricing Options
Pricing options that fit your lifestyle and your budget
Find your perfect pricing option.
DTE offers pricing options to fit every budget, every lifestyle and every need. Explore all the possibilities and choose the best solution for your household.
- Base Rates. See home electric rate options for Michigan residents.
- Specialty Rate Options. Get special rates based on specific services and equipment in your home.
- Add-Ons. Find even more ways to choose the right energy options for you.
Want a personalized rate recommendation?
This Personalized Rate Finder helps you find the right rate for your household.
Which base rate fits your lifestyle?
These are your base rate options for providing electricity to your home. Since everyone’s electric needs are different, consider when you use electricity the most and when you can conserve it. The more flexibility you have to shift your energy use to off-peak times, the lower your bill will be.
Time of Day Rate
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Our new standard base rate favored by most
- Shortest time commitment for on-peak pricing of all base rate options.
- Best if you can shift usage to before 3 p.m. or after 7 p.m. and all weekend long.
- The on-peak rate is lowest October through May.
Time of Day Rate
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Alternative base rate to save during evenings and weekends
- Moderate savings during off-peak hours.
- Best if you can shift usage to evenings after 7 p.m. and all weekend long.
- The on-peak rate is lowest November through May.
Dynamic Peak
Pricing
Alternative base rate for flexible, budget-minded people
- Multi-tiered pricing with notable savings during off-peak hours.
- Best if you can shift usage to evenings after 11 p.m. and all day on weekends and holidays.
- Each rate is the same year-round.
Compare Base Electric Rates*
Rates are calculated per killowatt-hour or kWh.
Off-Peak | Mid-Peak | Peak | Critical Peak | |||
| Time of Day 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | 16.73¢ | NA | 22.40¢ (Jun 1 - Sep 30) | 18.09¢ | NA | |
| Time of Day 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 13.40¢ (Jun 1 - Oct 31) | 13.20¢ (Nov 1 - May 31) | NA | 23.78¢ (Jun 1- Oct 31) | 21.35¢ (Nov 1 - May 31) | NA |
| Dynamic Peak Pricing | 12.67¢ | 16.92¢ | 24.95¢ | $1.03 | ||
Off-Peak: the time when the electricity demand is low.
Mid-Peak: the time when electricity demand is moderate, typically higher than off-peak hours but lower than peak hours.
Peak: the time when the electricity grid experiences the heaviest traffic.
Critical-Peak: when extraordinary situations occur or energy demand strains the grid, like during a heat wave, when electricity use is at its highest.
*Stated base rates shown include three factors: (1) capacity and (2) non-capacity charges within power supply charges and (3) distribution within delivery charges. All other surcharges, including Power Supply Cost Recovery (PSCR), are not included in the stated base rate.
Use Our Simulator to “Try On” a Rate
• Experiment with different pricing plans.
• See what your bill would look like for each rate.
• Determine which rate best fits your needs based on how you use energy.
Explore our specialty rate options.
No two houses are the same, so DTE has options to give you a special rate depending on your needs. Specific equipment or a separate meter is required to utilize specialty rates.
CoolCurrents®
If you have central air conditioning or a whole-home air source heat pump, and can install an additional smart meter and a 24-volt power source connection.
- During times of high electric demand, allow DTE to interrupt your air conditioner or air source heat pump in exchange for a discounted rate when compared to the Time of Day 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. rate.
- Save up to 32% on the cooling portion of your energy bill, and, if you have an air source heat pump, save up to 20% on the electric heating portion.
Electric Vehicle Rate
If you’re an EV driver, you can qualify for this rate by investing in having an additional meter installed at your home:
- The separate meter will be dedicated solely to your EV charger and allow you to take advantage of reduced energy costs weekdays from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. and all weekend.
- If you would like to switch to our EV rate or learn more, contact us at (734) 213-9877.
Choose add-ons that help you save while being environmentally responsible.
From supporting renewable energy to being rewarded for your energy investments, DTE offers several ways to make a difference on your bill.
Are you 65 or older?
You may be eligible for a monthly credit.
If you’re 65 or older and designated as the head of your household, you qualify for a $4.25 monthly credit to your bill. That’s a savings of over $50 annually!
Contact us at (800) 477-4747 to register for the senior citizen credit.
Learn more about our rates.
At DTE, we believe in being transparent about our rate options. Our Electric Rate Card outlines our base, specialty and other rate options. And see our most current Electric Rate Book for standard rules and regulations and rate schedule approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Electric Pricing Options
Pricing options that fit your lifestyle and your budget
Control your energy use with helpful tools and resources.
With the right tools and resources, you can learn to manage and control your energy usage and habits. From choosing the right rates for your household budget to determining when and how you use energy throughout the day, you can take control of your energy use.
Control your energy use with helpful tools and resources.
With the right tools and resources, you can learn to manage and control your energy usage and habits. From choosing the right rates for your household budget to determining when and how you use energy throughout the day, you can take control of your energy use.
Want to learn how to lower your energy bill?
Get personalized recommendations for saving money and energy.
