Electric & Gas UtilityDeregulated Market

DTE Electric Company

Commercial rate guide for DTE โ€” Southeastern Michigan including Detroit, Ann Arbor, and surrounding areas. Also provides gas service as DTE Gas (formerly MichCon).

MI

Rate Overview

Avg Commercial Rate
$0.15per kWh
Service Type
Electric & Gas
Supply Choice
Available

Rate Structure

D3 rate for general primary service commercial; D4 for large commercial/industrial. Demand charges on all commercial schedules. Power supply cost recovery (PSCR) factor applied. Gas rates under GS and GS2 schedules.

Recent Rate Changes

Rising

9.1% electric rate increase effective February 2026 approved by MPSC; 6.7% gas r

9.1% electric rate increase effective February 2026 approved by MPSC; 6.7% gas rate increase effective January 2026

Common Billing Issues

Property managers with DTE accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:

Power supply cost recovery (PSCR) factor volatility

Choice program (alternative supplier) billing complexity

Demand charges on D3/D4 schedules with ratchet provisions

Gas cost recovery factor adjustments

Energy waste reduction (EWR) surcharge increases

Deregulation & Supply Choice

Deregulated Market

Businesses can choose their energy supplier in this market.

โœ“Competitive supply choice is available

Michigan has limited electric choice (capped at 10% of utility load). Most commercial customers remain on bundled service. Gas is fully regulated.

Pending Rate Filings

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Integrated resource plan (IRP) pending before MPSC with significant renewable energy investment; distribution grid modernization cost recovery filing

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