Electricity rates in West Ishpeming, MI
West Ishpeming (2,662 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 West 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
- 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¢
- Quinnesec 28.5¢
ZIP codes: 49849
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Ishpeming?
Most homes in West 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 West Ishpeming: Alger-Delta Co-op Electric Association (24.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in West 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 West Ishpeming, MI?
2 utilities serve West 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 West 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.