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Electricity in Michigan

What power costs in Michigan, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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23.0¢per kWh, August 202627% above the U.S. average of 18.2¢
618kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$142a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $119

Plug-in solar

Bill moving Not yet. A bill (HB 5764) is still moving in Michigan. The full rules for Michigan.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 744 kWh a year here, worth roughly $145 at Michigan’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in Michigan

Space heater on high, one hour$0.34Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$7.44EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$201Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$193LED calculator

Home energy rebates

Michigan was taking applications for at least one of the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) when we checked state program pages on Oct 12, 2026. Income limits apply, and money is first come, first served. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

Places in Michigan with rules on gas leaf blowers: Ann Arbor. All local bans.

Clotheslines

Michigan has no right-to-dry law, so HOA rules on clotheslines generally stand. Right-to-dry laws.

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