Marquette Board of Light and Power
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About Marquette Board of Light and Power
Marquette Board of Light and Power is a municipally owned organization supplying electricity in 2 cities throughout the state of Michigan. The company last disclosed a total of 15,376 residential customers and 2,183 commercial customers, which makes up the whole of their customers. Marquette Board of Light and Power averages 18.90 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their customers for residential electricity, which is 16.55% above the national average rate of 16.22 cents. This ranks the company 2663rd out of 2885 suppliers in the country for best average electricity price. They sold 5,013 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity providers in 2023. Power facilities owned by the company generated 61.35% of the megawatt hours sourced by the provider and an additional 38.65% was procured via the wholesale electricity market. The total revenue for Marquette Board of Light and Power in 2023 from electricity sales was $44,049,000, with $43,334,700 coming from retail sales to end users and $167,200 from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.38, while the Marquette Board of Light and Power average is 32.71% lower at $96.47 per month. The company's production plants generate 150,899.96 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas as the fuel source. This amount makes them 11th highest company in Michigan out of 56 providers for total natural gas generation. The power grid managed by the provider has an average of 0.82 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting on average 48.92 minutes. The national average for other providers is 1.44 outages per consumer and around 123.49 minutes per outage. By megawatt hours produced, Marquette Board of Light and Power is the 342nd largest out of 3530 electricity companies in the US.
Luckily, Marquette Board of Light and Power allows consumers to participate in net metering programs. Installation of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra megawatt hours back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Marquette Board of Light and Power reported an annual loss of around 4.18% of the electricity that they generate. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity generation business and electricity providers must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. The state of Michigan has an energy loss average of 2.79% and the US average is 2.43%, giving Marquette Board of Light and Power a rank of 864th best out of 3530 providers reporting energy loss in the US.
Marquette Board of Light and Power Rate & Electric Bills
Marquette Board of Light and Power residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
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Marquette Board of Light and Power Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:2200 Wright Street
Marquette, Michigan 49855
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Tom R. Carpenter
Marquette Board of Light and Power Contact
- Website:www.mblp.org
- Customer Service Phone:(906) 228-0311
- Contact Page:www.mblp.org
- Social Media:
Marquette Board of Light and Power Service
- Rates & Plans:www.mblp.org
- Outage Map:outage.mblp.org
- Outage Phone:(906) 228-0300
- States Served:
- Michigan
- Counties Served:
- Marquette County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Marquette Board of Light and Power
Roughly 9.40% of Marquette Board of Light and Power's total electricity comes from the use of hydroelectric power.
Marquette Board of Light and Power has the 342nd largest total electricity generation in the United States, generating 168,482 megawatt hours.
Marquette Board of Light and Power generates 15,844 megawatt hours (or 9.40% of their total generation) from the use of renewable fuel sources in their electricity plants.
Marquette Board of Light and Power has no electricity production plants and must purchase all of the electricity they sell to consumers.
Marquette Board of Light and Power generates 90.60% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 152,638 megawatt hours, which is 299th highest in the nation out of 3530 providers.
Energy Loss
Marquette Board of Light and Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
11,830MWh
864 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Marquette Board of Light and Power's Power Outages
48.92 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.82 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Marquette Board of Light and Power.
Customers Out:
0
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Marquette Board of Light and Power Coverage Map
Marquette Board of Light and Power State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17,572 | 45,339,362.51 | 18 | 100% |
Marquette Board of Light and Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette County | 66,661 | 11 | 22.52 | $116.67/mo |
Cities Marquette Board of Light and Power Has Coverage
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Marquette Board of Light and Power FAQ:
What percentage of Marquette Board of Light and Power's electricity is generated using renewable fuels?
Power plants owned by or associated with Marquette Board of Light and Power produce 9.40% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled bill for Marquette Board of Light and Power customers each month?
Customers of Marquette Board of Light and Power pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $96.47.
Who is the CEO of Marquette Board of Light and Power?
The CEO of Marquette Board of Light and Power is Tom R. Carpenter.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Marquette Board of Light and Power customers?
Customers of Marquette Board of Light and Power, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 18.90 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Marquette Board of Light and Power power be restored?
Average outage times for Marquette Board of Light and Power are about 48.924 minutes per outage.
What percentage of Marquette Board of Light and Power's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Power plants owned by or associated with Marquette Board of Light and Power generate 90.60% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
What is the phone number for Marquette Board of Light and Power?
The Marquette Board of Light and Power phone number is (906) 228-0311.
What cities does Marquette Board of Light and Power have customers in in?
Marquette Board of Light and Power provides electricity in 2 cities.
