What is the average electricity rate in Royal Oak, Michigan?

The average residential electricity rate in Royal Oak is approximately 20.91¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $109 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Royal Oak?

Natural gas customers in Royal Oak pay an average of $104 per month. The rate is approximately $1.04/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Royal Oak, Michigan?

Electricity in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak?

Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak electricity rates compare to Michigan averages?

Royal Oak's electricity rate of 20.91¢/kWh is below the Michigan state average of 22.01¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Royal Oak?

To start electric service in Royal Oak, 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.

Royal Oak, Michigan Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Royal Oak, Michigan

In Royal Oak, 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, Royal Oak's electricity rate of 20.91¢/kWh is 1.10¢ below the Michigan average. As Michigan is a deregulated market, Royal Oak residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Royal Oak

DTE Energy
Consumers Energy

Natural Gas Utility in Royal Oak

DTE Energy
Consumers Energy

Royal Oak vs Michigan Energy Rates

Metric	Royal Oak	Michigan Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	20.91¢	22.01¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.04	$1.02	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$109	$115	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$104	$102	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Royal Oak Residents

As a Michigan city, Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak, Michigan

The average residential electricity rate in Royal Oak is approximately 20.91¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $109 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Royal Oak pay an average of $104 per month. The rate is approximately $1.04/therm per therm.
Electricity in Royal Oak is distributed by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Royal Oak natural gas service is provided by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Royal Oak's electricity rate of 20.91¢/kWh is below the Michigan state average of 22.01¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Royal Oak, 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.