Michigan
Electricity costs 20.01¢/kWh residential, ranking #39 cheapest in the US. 12.0% renewable energy.
20.01¢
Residential Rate
#39
Price Rank (Cheapest)
12.0%
Renewable Energy
#35
Renewable Rank
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 20.01¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 14.48¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 8.59¢/kWh |
| National Average | 17.92¢/kWh |
Electricity Generation Mix
Natural Gas
44.9%
Nuclear
21.2%
Coal
20.7%
Wind
7.9%
Other
2.8%
Solar
1.5%
Hydro
1.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in Michigan is 20.01¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #39 cheapest out of 51 states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Michigan 12% above average.
12.0% of Michigan's electricity comes from renewable sources, ranking #35 among all states. The largest generation source is Natural Gas at 44.9%.
Michigan's residential rate of 20.01¢/kWh is 12% above the national average of 17.92¢/kWh. Commercial rates are 14.48¢/kWh and industrial rates are 8.59¢/kWh.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data. Rankings based on residential rates.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.