Residential electricity prices in Detroit, MI in September 2024 averaged approximately 20.00 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 20% more than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Detroit differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in Detroit increased approximately 1%, from 19.57 ¢/kWh to 19.67 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Detroit in August 2024 averaged 17.70 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Detroit natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Detroit natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Detroit (Michigan) increased approximately 9%, from 16.34 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 17.89 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Detroit (Michigan) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Detroit values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Detroit solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Detroit levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of Detroit, MI in Wayne County has an approximate population of 713,777. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Detroit, MI, or for other information related to utilities in Detroit, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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