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Electricity Rates in Michigan

Homes in Michigan paid an average of 23.05¢ per kWh in July 2026, 26% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 39th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 11% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
23.05¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
39th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$145.22
a month, 630 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Michigan rate over the last 12 months

19¢21.5¢24¢August 2025: 20.73¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 21.20¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 20.46¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 19.94¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 19.53¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 19.52¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 20.00¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 21.20¢ per kWhApril 2026: 21.39¢ per kWhMay 2026: 22.01¢ per kWhJune 2026: 22.99¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 23.05¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202623.05¢
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Michigan average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202520.73¢
September 202521.20¢
October 202520.46¢
November 202519.94¢
December 202519.53¢
January 202619.52¢
February 202620.00¢
March 202621.20¢
April 202621.39¢
May 202622.01¢
June 202622.99¢
July 202623.05¢

The rate went from 20.73¢ in August 2025 to 23.05¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Michigan

At 23.05¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Michigan.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Michigan
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$82.981,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$193.623,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$49.79900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$8.30150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$15.563,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$93.354,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$6.221,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$3.46100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$8.30150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.319 W, 5 h a day

Michigan compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Michigan
RankStateRate
37thMaryland21.41¢
38thPennsylvania21.72¢
39thMichigan23.05¢
40thVermont23.75¢
41stConnecticut24.16¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Michigan: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Michigan?

23.05¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 26% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 39th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Michigan?

About $145.22 a month: the average Michigan home uses 630 kWh a month (12-month average), at 23.05¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Michigan?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.35 an hour in Michigan, or $82.98 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.