What are DTE Electric Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2 peak hours and rates?
Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2 from DTE Electric is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (11 a.m.–7 p.m.) at about $0.21/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.11/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Peak price
21¢/kWh
Off-peak price
11¢/kWh
Fixed charge
$9.38/mo
The Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2 day, hour by hour
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Winter
Jan–May, Nov–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | $0.18 |
| Mid-Peak | 7 p.m.–11 a.m. | $0.11 |
Summer
Jun–Oct
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | $0.21 |
| Mid-Peak | 7 p.m.–11 a.m. | $0.11 |
Frequently asked questions
What are DTE Electric Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2 peak hours and rates? +
Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2 from DTE Electric is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (11 a.m.–7 p.m.) at about $0.21/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.11/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2? +
The cheapest electricity on DTE Electric Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2 is during off-peak hours (7 p.m.–11 a.m.), at about 11¢/kWh. Shift EV charging, laundry, dishwashing, and pre-cooling into these hours to pay the least.
How much more is peak vs off-peak on Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2? +
Peak power costs about 21¢/kWh versus 11¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 10¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $0.51.
Who offers Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2? +
Residential Time of Day (Retail Access)-D1.2 is a residential electricity plan from DTE Electric (DTE Electric).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (650a463fd66846bfc303711e). Representative — verify exact prices on your DTE Electric bill or tariff sheet.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.