Save While Others Are Sleeping
With super discounted pricing on electricity usage between 1 a.m. - 7 a.m., this rate is ideal if you have home equipment that runs overnight.
You can take advantage of three pricing tiers Monday through Friday, and two off-peak price tiers all weekend long. If you work from home overnight or choose to schedule your smart appliances or water pump to run between 1 a.m. - 7 a.m., you can save even more.
Benefits of Overnight Savers
- You can save by scheduling your most intense electricity usage during the 1 a.m. - 7 a.m. period.
- Potential savings for customers who are typically away from their home between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays or who can manage and reduce their energy usage during this time.
Switching to this rate is easy. Learn more about eligibility for Overnight Savers pricing.
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How it Works
Overnight Savers helps you make the choices that best fit your household, lifestyle and budget. All week, you can take advantage of savings at night, when demand for energy is lower. There are three pricing tiers on weekdays, and the two lowest price tiers run all weekend long.
Super Off-Peak, from 1 a.m. – 7 a.m., offers the lowest price of any base residential rate so you can save on your bill weekdays and all weekend long.
Off-Peak, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 1 a.m., provides flexibility to manage your energy use for savings during weekday mornings and evenings, as well as all weekend long.
Peak, from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on weekdays only, is the time when the electric grid experiences the heaviest traffic.
Switching to Overnight Savers
- You’re eligible for this rate if you’re a DTE electric customer and have a smart meter (also called an AMI meter). Learn more about smart meters.
- You’re required to remain on the rate for 12 months and maintain the same eligibility requirements you met when you switched to the rate.
For more information, please see the Overnight Savers Terms & Conditions
Managing Your Savings
Flexibility and planning are the keys to saving money when you’re on this rate. You can reduce your electricity costs by shifting some of your energy use to 1 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Take advantage of Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak times by setting a schedule on your thermostat to automatically adjust your home temperature for different times of day and when you're away from home.
Tip: Keep the air flowing by making sure rugs, drapes and furniture aren't blocking airflow to registers.
Turn a household chore, like doing laundry, into a cost savings opportunity. Schedule your washer and dryer to run during Super Off-Peak hours for maximum savings.
Tip: Whenever possible, use the cold water washer setting. Heating the water can account for up to 90% of the energy it takes to operate a clothes washer.
Use power strips to power down TVs, gaming equipment and computer components not in use, especially during peak hours.
Tip: Check out the DTE Marketplace for instant discounts on power strips and other energy efficient products.
Use the free DTE Insight App to monitor and manage your home energy use.
Tip: Pair the Insight App with DTE’s Energy Bridge — a hub for managing your home energy use from a smart device — whether you’re home or away.
Set a Schedule
Take advantage of Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak times by setting a schedule on your thermostat to automatically adjust your home temperature for different times of day and when you're away from home.
Tip: Keep the air flowing by making sure rugs, drapes and furniture aren't blocking airflow to registers.
Save on Chores
Turn a household chore, like doing laundry or washing dishes, into a cost savings opportunity. Schedule your washer, dryer or dishwasher to run during Super Off-Peak hours for maximum savings.
Tip: Whenever possible, use the cold water washer setting when doing laundry. Heating the water can account for up to 90% of the energy it takes to operate a clothes washer.
Power Strips Save
Use power strips to power down TVs, gaming equipment and computer components not in use, especially during peak hours.
Tip: Check out the DTE Marketplace for instant discounts on power strips and other energy efficient products.
Track Energy Use
Use the free DTE Insight App to monitor and manage your home energy use.
Tip: Pair the Insight App with DTE’s Energy Bridge — a hub for managing your home energy use from a smart device — whether you’re home or away.
Finding the Right Rate
We offer multiple pricing options to fit every budget, every lifestyle and every need.
Want a personalized rate recommendation? Use the Personalized Rate Finder to help you compare energy rates and find the best fit for your lifestyle.
For more information, please see the Overnight Savers Terms & Conditions