Electricity rates in Wakefield, MI
Wakefield (1,725 people, Gogebic 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 Wakefield
| 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 Gogebic County right now
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Outage history in Gogebic County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 210 | 2,632 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,645 (22.2%) | 5,600 (75.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-26 | 2025-11-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (210 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bessemer 15.4¢
- Ironwood 15.4¢
- Ontonagon 28.5¢
- Iron River 28.5¢
- Baraga 28.5¢
- L'Anse 28.5¢
- Atlantic Mine 28.5¢
- Hancock 28.5¢
- Houghton 28.5¢
- Crystal Falls 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 49968
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wakefield?
Most homes in Wakefield 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 Wakefield: Northern States Power Co. (15.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wakefield?
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 Wakefield, MI?
2 utilities serve Wakefield'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 Wakefield?
In 2025, customers in Gogebic County averaged 43 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-26, when 5,600 customers (75.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.