DTE Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for DTE Energy homes in Michigan. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 21.96¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +12.2%
- 201916.11¢
- 202319.70¢
- 202420.13¢
- 202520.25¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202621.96¢
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Day 3 to 7 pm (standard) | 3 to 7 pm weekdays | $8.50 |
| Time of Day 11 am to 7 pm | 11 am to 7 pm weekdays | $8.50 |
| Overnight Savers | Cheapest 1 to 7 am | $8.50 |
Source: DTE residential electric rates, as of 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- Inflow/outflow: you pay the full price for power you take from the grid, and power you send back earns a credit at the supply price.
Source: Michigan Public Service Commission, distributed generation program.
Energy, on a better plan
Solar and battery storage for one monthly payment, at a lower rate than your utility. $0 to low upfront. We own the equipment and look after it.