Michigan Commercial Electricity: Limited deregulation with 10% cap on competitive supply. Average commercial rate: 11-14¢/kWh (2026). Large commercial (>1MW) customers have the best access to Alternative Electric Suppliers.
Michigan Commercial Natural Gas: Unlike electricity, gas is 100% open via the Gas Customer Choice Program. DTE (MichCon) and Consumers Energy territories both offer full retail choice. Massive underground storage buffers volatility. Gas Guide →
Limited but valuable retail choice for qualifying commercial customers. DTE and Consumers Energy territories have 10% cap on competitive supply.
Michigan law limits each utility's competitive supply to 10% of their retail load. This creates a waitlist system—large commercial customers (>1MW) typically get priority. If you're eligible, the savings can be significant. Contact us to check availability.
Unlike the capped electricity market, Michigan's natural gas market is fully open to choice (Gas Customer Choice Program) for all commercial customers in DTE (MichCon) and Consumers Energy territories.
Michigan benefits from massive underground gas storage capacity, which helps buffer prices against short-term volatility better than many other regions.
The Gas Customer Choice Program allows you to lock in a fixed rate for the gas commodity. With MichCon rates often fluctuating, a 12-24 month fixed contract provides budget certainty.
Read our Gas Procurement Guide →Check if you qualify for competitive supply
Michigan's auto manufacturing heritage means utilities are experienced with high-load industrial accounts. Custom rate structures available.
The Michigan Public Service Commission maintains the Alternative Electric Supplier registry and manages the 10% cap allocation.
If the 10% cap is reached, get on the waitlist early. Positions open when contracts expire or customers leave.
We'll check your eligibility and get you competing quotes from licensed AES providers.
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