What is the average electricity rate in Covington Township, Michigan?

The average residential electricity rate in Covington Township is approximately 22.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Covington Township?

Natural gas customers in Covington Township pay an average of $98 per month. The rate is approximately $0.98/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Covington Township, Michigan?

Electricity in Covington Township is distributed by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Covington Township?

Covington Township natural gas service is provided by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Covington Township electricity rates compare to Michigan averages?

Covington Township's electricity rate of 22.67¢/kWh is above the Michigan state average of 22.01¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Covington Township?

To start electric service in Covington Township, contact DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. For gas service, contact DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Covington Township, Michigan Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Covington Township, Michigan

In Covington Township, Michigan, DTE Energy handles electricity distribution and DTE Energy manages natural gas service. Michigan residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs.

Compared to the Michigan state average of 22.01¢/kWh/kWh, Covington Township's electricity rate of 22.67¢/kWh is 0.66¢ above the Michigan average. As Michigan is a deregulated market, Covington Township residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Covington Township

DTE Energy
Consumers Energy

Natural Gas Utility in Covington Township

DTE Energy
Consumers Energy

Covington Township vs Michigan Energy Rates

Metric	Covington Township	Michigan Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	22.67¢	22.01¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.98	$1.02	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$118	$115	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$98	$102	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Covington Township Residents

As a Michigan city, Covington Township residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Michigan LIHEAP
✅ Home Heating Credit
✅ Consumers Energy's Low Income Customer Assistance Program
✅ DTE Energy Shut-Off Protection Plan

Energy-Saving Tips for Covington Township Residents

✓ Ensure attic insulation is at least R-49 — Michigan and Wisconsin winters demand maximum insulation.
✓ Install a high-efficiency furnace (95%+ AFUE) if your system is over 15 years old.
✓ Insulate your basement ceiling and rim joists — a major source of heat loss.
✓ Apply weatherstripping and caulk around all windows and doors before winter.
✓ Use a programmable thermostat to automatically lower heat overnight.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Covington Township, Michigan

The average residential electricity rate in Covington Township is approximately 22.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Covington Township pay an average of $98 per month. The rate is approximately $0.98/therm per therm.
Electricity in Covington Township is distributed by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Covington Township natural gas service is provided by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Covington Township's electricity rate of 22.67¢/kWh is above the Michigan state average of 22.01¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Covington Township, contact DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. For gas service, contact DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.