Utilities listed
30
Michigan, 2025
Homes counted
4.54 million
Residential customers
Average price
20.03 cents
Per kWh, Michigan
Average bill
$127.17
Per month
Utilities serving Michigan homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in MI | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric | Investor-owned | 2,078,328 | 20.25 | $126.06 |
| Consumers Energy | Investor-owned | 1,662,741 | 20.66 | $134.01 |
| Great Lakes Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 123,277 | 20.32 | $128.38 |
| Indiana Michigan Power | Investor-owned | 112,973 | 17.17 | $145.56 |
| City of Lansing | Municipal | 87,026 | 19.44 | $104.44 |
| Upper Peninsula Power | Investor-owned | 47,805 | 27.98 | $124.96 |
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | Cooperative | 36,144 | 14.27 | $100.59 |
| Cherryland Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,548 | 17.29 | $122.18 |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources | Investor-owned | 33,339 | 17.46 | $100.95 |
| Presque Isle Electric and Gas Cooperative | Cooperative | 32,519 | 23.93 | $107.17 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 29,359 | 19.46 | $189.41 |
| City of Holland | Municipal | 27,007 | 11.43 | $70.06 |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,136 | 18.33 | $152.12 |
| City of Bay City | Municipal | 17,994 | 15.34 | $91.64 |
| City of Marquette | Municipal | 15,202 | 16.77 | $88.45 |
| Alpena Power | Investor-owned | 13,754 | 18.66 | $99.55 |
| City of Grand Haven | Municipal | 13,290 | 15.12 | $87.83 |
| Wyandotte Municipal Service Commission | Municipal | 11,746 | 16.95 | $94.24 |
| City of Traverse City | Municipal | 10,097 | 13.42 | $70.51 |
| Alger-Delta Cooperative Electric Association | Cooperative | 9,837 | 23.20 | $107.99 |
| Northern States Power Wisconsin | Investor-owned | 7,567 | 15.55 | $112.20 |
| Coldwater Board of Public Utility | Municipal | 6,420 | 15.61 | $93.16 |
| City of Sturgis | Municipal | 6,112 | 16.03 | $108.02 |
| City of Zeeland | Municipal | 6,058 | 9.98 | $68.51 |
| City of Gladstone | Municipal | 2,546 | 16.88 | $91.92 |
| City of Negaunee | Municipal | 1,982 | 20.60 | $99.34 |
| City of Norway | Municipal | 1,878 | 18.47 | $110.20 |
| City of Crystal Falls | Municipal | 1,462 | 19.19 | $83.52 |
| Village of L'Anse | Municipal | 1,342 | 18.18 | $55.27 |
| Village of Baraga | Municipal | 557 | 16.34 | $74.87 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in MI counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Michigan's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in MI | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 7 | 3,956,507 | 88.8% |
| Municipal utility | 16 | 210,719 | 4.7% |
| Electric cooperative | 7 | 289,820 | 6.5% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Michigan utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 7 | 19.71 |
| Municipal utility | 16 | 16.46 |
| Electric cooperative | 7 | 19.16 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Lansing (87,026 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Great Lakes Energy Cooperative (123,277 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Michigan utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileDTE Electric2.08 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileConsumers Energy1.66 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileGreat Lakes Energy Cooperative123 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileIndiana Michigan Power538 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCity of Lansing87 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileUpper Peninsula Power48 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCloverland Electric Co-op36 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCherryland Electric Cooperative36 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileUpper Michigan Energy Resources33 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
How Michigan compares
The statewide average residential price is 20.03 cents per kWh and the average bill is $127.17 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Michigan electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 11.43 cents at City of Holland to 27.98 cents at Upper Peninsula Power.
Can you switch electric companies in Michigan?
Michigan has a capped electric choice program that limits how much utility load can move to alternative suppliers, so it is not open to every household. Read the Michigan electricity providers guide. Regulation and complaints go through the Michigan Public Service Commission.
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Michigan electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Michigan?
DTE Electric serves the most residential customers in Michigan, about 2.08 million homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Michigan?
EIA lists 30 electric utilities with residential customers in Michigan for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Michigan utility has the lowest average price?
Among Michigan utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, City of Holland had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 11.43 cents per kWh and Upper Peninsula Power had the highest at 27.98 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Michigan?
Only in a limited way. Michigan has a capped electric choice program that limits how much utility load can move to alternative suppliers, so it is not open to every household.