Electricity rates in Houghton, MI
Houghton (7,970 people, Houghton County) is served by Upper Peninsula Power Company. Homes on Upper Peninsula Power Company pay about 28.54¢/kWh, 36% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Houghton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor-owned utility | 28.54¢ | $127 | 48K | 446 |
Power outages in Houghton County right now
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Outage history in Houghton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 104 | 343 |
| Days with outages | 24 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,465 (5.3%) | 18,348 (66.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-06 | 2025-11-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (104 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hancock 28.5¢
- Dollar Bay 28.5¢
- Atlantic Mine 28.5¢
- Laurium 28.5¢
- Baraga 28.5¢
- L'Anse 28.5¢
- Ontonagon 28.5¢
- West Ishpeming 28.5¢
- Ishpeming 28.5¢
- Negaunee 28.5¢
ZIP codes: 49931
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Houghton?
Most homes in Houghton get power from Upper Peninsula Power Company, where residential customers pay an average of 28.54¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Houghton?
About $128 a month, based on 447 kWh a month (the average for Upper Peninsula Power Company customers) at 28.54¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Houghton, MI?
Upper Peninsula Power Company serves Houghton.
How often does the power go out in Houghton?
In 2025, customers in Houghton County averaged 5 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-03, when 18,348 customers (66.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.