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 Marquette, Michigan. Customers of Marquette Board of Light and Power are billed an average residential electricity rate of 19.43 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.96% higher than the state's average price of 18.88 cents, which ranks the supplier 52nd out of 60 suppliers in Michigan for best average electricity rate. In 2022 they had sales to end customers totaling 268,979 megawatt hours and wholesale sales of 268,979 megawatt hours. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they produce and other megawatt hours purchased on wholesale channels. These two categories comprise 59.70% and 40.30%, respectively, of the total electricity sourced. The revenue for the company in 2022 from electricity sales was $47,765,200, with 0.97% coming from wholesale electricity sales and 97.85% from retail sales to end users.
The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $135.34, while the Marquette Board of Light and Power average is 26.92% lower at $98.9 per month. Generation by the provider from natural gas totals 150,899.96 megawatt hours, which is about 89.56% of their total generation. The provider is the 10th largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 56 suppliers in the state, with total generation reaching 15,844 megawatt hours last year. Marquette Board of Light and Power ranks as the 21st highest electricity producer out of 56 providers in the state.
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 2.39% 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 3.44% and the US average is 2.87%, giving Marquette Board of Light and Power a rank of 263rd best out of 3526 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 August and the highest average bill is in July.
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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:www.mblp.org
- Outage Phone:(906) 228-0300
- States Served:
- Michigan
- Counties Served:
- Marquette County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Marquette Board of Light and Power
Marquette Board of Light and Power is the 289th largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels out of 3526 providers in the United States.
Marquette Board of Light and Power is 23rd out of the 56 in the state when considering the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from sustainable fuels.
Marquette Board of Light and Power is faced with an average of 0.27 electrical outages per customer a year. These outages last an average of 19.57 minutes. Compare these numbers to the national averages of other companies at 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes an outage.
By megawatt hours generated, Marquette Board of Light and Power is the 337th largest out of 3526 suppliers in the nation.
Energy Loss
Marquette Board of Light and Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
6,863MWh
263 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Marquette Board of Light and Power's Power Outages
19.57 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.27 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Marquette Board of Light and Power Energy Makeup
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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 | 16,861 | 47,787,881.35 | 15 | 100% |
Marquette Board of Light and Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette County | 66,661 | 7 | 24.26 | $106.83/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Marquette Board of Light and Power
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marquette Energy CenterMarquette Board of Light and Power (100.00%) | Marquette | MI | Natural Gas | 152,612 | 69,548,010.25 | 455.72 | ||
James R SmithMarquette Board of Light and Power (100.00%) | Marquette | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,844 | ||||
| Marquette | MI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 26 | 88,084.69 | 3,387.87 |
Marquette Board of Light and Power Fuel Makeup
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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 nonrenewable fuels?
Power plants owned by or associated with Marquette Board of Light and Power produce 90.60% of their electricity using nonrenewable 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 $98.90.
Who is the CEO of Marquette Board of Light and Power?
Marquette Board of Light and Power's CEO 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 19.43 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 19.57 minutes per outage.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Marquette Board of Light and Power?
There are 3 power plants associated with or owned by Marquette Board of Light and Power.
What is the phone number for Marquette Board of Light and Power?
You can reach Marquette Board of Light and Power by phone via (906) 228-0311.
What percentage of Marquette Board of Light and Power's electricity is generated from renewable fuel sources?
Marquette Board of Light and Power produces 9.40% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
