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. With 17,013 customers, the provider serves 2,101 commercial locations and 14,912 residential customers. Customers of Marquette Board of Light and Power pay an average residential electricity rate of 18.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.99% higher than the nationwide average price of 15.64 cents. This makes the provider 2747th out of 2893 suppliers in the country for best average electricity rate. Marquette Board of Light and Power had total sales and disposition of 287,342 megawatt hours in 2022, of which 6,452 were by way of wholesale channels. During the same timeframe, the company generated 171,531 megawatt hours and procured 115,811 megawatt hours by way of the wholesale market. In 2022 the provider had total electricity related revenue of $47,765,200, with 97.85% coming from retail sales and 0.97% from wholesale sales.
The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $132.69, while the Marquette Board of Light and Power average is 23.90% lower at $100.98 per month. The company is the 11th highest out of 56 cities in the state for megawatt hours generated by burning natural gas. Electricity production from sustainable fuel types by the supplier totals 15,890 megawatt hours. Electricity production facilities associated with the supplier use non-renewable fuels to generate 90.46% of their total electricity generation, or 150,592 megawatt hours. This total ranks them at 15th in the state out of 56 suppliers.
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 3517 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 January and the highest average bill is in April.
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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:
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Quick Facts About Marquette Board of Light and Power
Marquette Board of Light and Power has the 338th largest total electricity generation in the nation, generating 166,482 megawatt hours.
Roughly 9.54% of Marquette Board of Light and Power's total electricity comes from the use of hydroelectric power.
Based on total customers, Marquette Board of Light and Power is the 17th largest company out of 56 suppliers in the state.
Energy Loss
Marquette Board of Light and Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
6,863MWh
263 National Rank
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 | 17,013 | 46,740,400 | 16 | 100% |
Marquette Board of Light and Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette County | 66,661 | 7 | 23.72 | $106.61/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 | 150,551 | 75,985,727.34 | 504.72 | ||
James R SmithMarquette Board of Light and Power (100.00%) | Marquette | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,890 | ||||
| Marquette | MI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 41 | 141,720.78 | 3,456.6 |
Marquette Board of Light and Power Fuel Makeup
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Marquette Board of Light and Power FAQ:
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Marquette Board of Light and Power?
Marquette Board of Light and Power is associated with or owns 3 power plants.
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 is the average bundled electricity rate for Marquette Board of Light and Power customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Marquette Board of Light and Power is 18.29 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Marquette Board of Light and Power's electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Marquette Board of Light and Power produce 9.54% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
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 bill for Marquette Board of Light and Power customers each month?
Consumers of Marquette Board of Light and Power pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $100.98.
What percentage of Marquette Board of Light and Power's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Marquette Board of Light and Power produces 90.46% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
