Electricity rates in Ishpeming, MI
Ishpeming (6,483 people, Marquette County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Upper Peninsula Power Company pay about 28.54¢/kWh, 36% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Ishpeming
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor-owned utility | 28.54¢ | $127 | 48K | 446 |
| Alger-Delta Co-op Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 24.41¢ | $114 | 9,837 | 1,152 |
Power outages in Marquette County right now
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Outage history in Marquette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 334 | 786 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,391 (9.7%) | 12,919 (28.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-04 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (334 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Ishpeming 28.5¢
- Negaunee 28.5¢
- Trowbridge Park 28.5¢
- Marquette 28.5¢
- Gwinn 28.5¢
- K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base 28.5¢
- Crystal Falls 20.2¢
- L'Anse 28.5¢
- Baraga 28.5¢
- Munising 28.5¢
ZIP codes: 49849
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ishpeming?
Most homes in Ishpeming 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ishpeming: Alger-Delta Co-op Electric Association (24.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ishpeming?
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 Ishpeming, MI?
2 utilities serve Ishpeming's ZIP codes: Upper Peninsula Power Company, Alger-Delta Co-op Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ishpeming?
In 2025, customers in Marquette County averaged 13 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 12,919 customers (28.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.