Electricity rates in Ontonagon, MI
Ontonagon (1,324 people, Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor-owned utility | 28.54¢ | $127 | 48K | 446 |
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.40¢ | $93 | 7,567 | 738 |
Power outages in Ontonagon County right now
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Outage history in Ontonagon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 260 | 985 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,294 (30.5%) | 2,384 (56.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-09 | 2025-11-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (260 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Atlantic Mine 28.5¢
- Hancock 28.5¢
- Houghton 28.5¢
- Baraga 28.5¢
- Wakefield 28.5¢
- L'Anse 28.5¢
- Dollar Bay 28.5¢
- Bessemer 15.4¢
- Laurium 28.5¢
- Ironwood 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 49953
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ontonagon?
Most homes in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon: Northern States Power Co. (15.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ontonagon?
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 Ontonagon, MI?
2 utilities serve Ontonagon's ZIP codes: Upper Peninsula Power Company, Northern States Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ontonagon?
In 2025, customers in Ontonagon County averaged 16 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-26, when 2,384 customers (56.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.