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DTE Electric rate increase

Electric · Michigan · Investor-owned utility · part of DTE Energy Company

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DTE Electric has a request pending with regulators: 2026 electric rate case (rates from 2027), seeking $474.3 million. See the details below for what the sources say about bill impacts.

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2026 electric rate case (rates from 2027)

Base rate case · Electric

Proposed

Typical residential bill

Not stated for a specific usage level. Any figures the sources give are in the summary below.

Filed
April 28, 2026
Decision expected
February 2027
Requested effective
March 1, 2027
Requested increase
$474.3 million
Approved increase
Pending
Docket
U-22046

DTE Electric asked the MPSC for about $474.3 million a year in new revenue, based on a 10.25% ROE, with new rates as early as March 1, 2027. It also proposes extending its Infrastructure Recovery Mechanism surcharge, rising from $154.4 million in 2028 to $318.1 million in 2030. Planet Detroit reports the request would raise residential rates about 9.7%.

Utility's stated reasons

  • distribution grid reliability investments
  • keeping the generation fleet reliable while moving to cleaner sources
  • meeting MPSC service quality and reliability standards
Sources (4) · Verified against regulator or utility filings

Last verified Sep 29, 2026

2025 electric rate case (rates from March 2026)

Base rate case · Electric

In effect

Typical residential bill (500 kWh/month)

  • +$4.93/mostarting March 5, 2026DTE-stated increase for the average residential customer using 500 kWh/month
Filed
April 24, 2025
Decided
February 19, 2026
Effective
March 5, 2026
Requested increase
$574.1 million
Approved increase
$242.4 million
Docket
U-21860

The MPSC approved a $242.4 million annual increase for DTE Electric, under half the $574.1 million requested, and kept the ROE at 9.9% (DTE sought 10.75%). New rates began March 5, 2026, adding $4.93/month for a residential customer using 500 kWh; Planet Detroit puts the residential increase at 4.1%. The MPSC also approved grid-investment surcharge amounts for 2026-2027.

Utility's stated reasons

  • electric reliability investments
  • strengthening the grid in Southeast Michigan
Sources (4) · Verified against regulator or utility filings

Last verified Sep 29, 2026

2024 electric rate case (decided January 2025)

Base rate case · Electric

Approved

Typical residential bill

Not stated for a specific usage level. Any figures the sources give are in the summary below.

Filed
Not disclosed
Decided
January 23, 2025
Effective
Not disclosed
Requested increase
$456.4 million
Approved increase
$217 million
Docket
U-21534

In January 2025 the MPSC approved a $217 million annual increase for DTE Electric, about 52% below the $456.4 million requested, and kept the ROE at 9.9% (DTE had sought 10.5%). The MPSC said the increase adds $4.61 to the average customer's monthly bill. These rates were later replaced by the March 2026 increase.

Sources (2) · Based on news or utility announcements

Last verified Sep 29, 2026

What it could mean for your bill

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For: 2025 electric rate case (rates from March 2026) (in effect)

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Utility website: www.dteenergy.com

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