Electricity rates in Warren, MI
Warren (population 137,138) is served by DTE Electric. A typical home on its cheapest plan, D1.2, pays about $140 a month, 22.18¢ per kWh all-in: 5% above the Michigan average.
Utility DTEPopulation Census 2025 estimateState price EIA, July 2026
Typical all-in priceD1.2
DTE plans for a Warren home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1.2Checked | $140/mo | 22.18 | Peak 11 am–7 pm | $50/mo |
| D1.11Checked | $149/mo | 23.60 | Peak 3 pm–7 pm | $59/mo |
Typical bill: average Michigan use of 630 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full DTE tariff details and sources.
Warren electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Warren, MI?
The centre of Warren lies in DTE Electric’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Warren?
On DTE’s D1.2 plan, a typical Michigan home using 630 kWh a month pays about 22.18¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $140 a month. The Michigan average over the last 12 months was 21.05¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Warren?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $50 a month on DTE’s D1.2 plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour (12 am), against about $153 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
When is electricity cheapest in Warren?
Only on a time-of-use plan does the hour matter. On DTE’s D1.2, D1.11, summer weekday prices are highest in these windows: D1.2: Peak 11 am–7 pm; D1.11: Peak 3 pm–7 pm. Running dishwashers, laundry and EV charging outside them costs less. Find the cheapest hour for an appliance.
Calculators with DTE preloaded
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Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the DTE page.