The Offices of The Marquette Board of Light & Power will be Closed Monday, September 7th in obsrvance of Labor Day
If you experience an interruption in service Please Call (906) 228-0300
A Special Meeting of the Marquette Board of Light & Power Board has been scheduled for Thursday, September 10th at 1:30pm. The meeting will be held at the main office of the Marquette Board of Light & Power, 2200 Wright St, Marquette, MI 49855 Any additional information will be made available on our website: www.mblp.org.
Please call our main office with any questions (906) 228-0311
Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm
Notice to Our Customers: Pole Audit in Progress
The MBLP will have authorized contractors working in the field over the next few months as part of a routine utility pole audit.
The audit helps us assess the condition of our electric system infrastructure and supports safe, reliable service for our community. During this work, you may see personnel in various areas throughout our service territory inspecting utility poles and related infrastructure. Pole Audit work will take place during the normal work week, as well as during the weekend.
Our contractors will not need to enter your home or request payment, account information, passwords, or other sensitive personal information.
If you have concerns about someone claiming to be working on behalf of the MBLP, please contact our office directly using the phone number or contact information published on our official website or your utility bill.
Billing, Customer Service, and Administrative Offices
906-228-0311
Electric Line Department
906-228-0300
We are currently experiencing a phone outage and are not able to receive calls at our main office. An update will be posted once service is back to normal. If you need to report an outage or make a payment on an account, please utilize our SmartHub App via your mobile device or by visiting www.mblp.org/smarthub We apologize for the inconvenience.
If you are experiencing an emergency, such as a downed utility line, please dial 911
Due to outage restoration efforts that continued from Sunday night into Monday morning, the planned power outage associated with the M-35/CR 492 Roundabout project was postponed.
The outage has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 15, and is expected to begin at 7:00 a.m.
The planned outage will impact approximately 250 customers, including some in the vicinity of the project area; with the majority of those affected along M-35 south of CR492. The outage is expected to last no more than two hours, with power restored as soon as the work is complete.
If you are signed up for our text message outage notifications, a message will be sent out prior to the outage if you are in the affected area. If you are not signed up and would like to receive text message notifications, please login or create a SmartHub user account here: https://mblp.org/billing/#smarthub
If you have additional questions, need assistance creating a SmartHub account, or would like to check if you are in the affected area, please call our main office (906) 228-0311 during normal business hours 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
*** Update – Rescheduled for Wednesday, July 15th ***
⚠️ Planned Power Outage Notice
In conjunction with the M-35 roundabout construction project, a planned power outage is scheduled for Monday, July 13, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
The planned outage will impact approximately 250 customers, including some in the vicinity of the project area; with the majority of those affected along M-35 south of CR492. The outage is expected to last no more than two hours, with power restored as soon as the work is complete.
If you are signed up for our text message outage notifications, a message will be sent out prior to the outage if you are in the affected area. If you are not signed up and would like to receive text message notifications, please login or create a SmartHub user account here: https://mblp.org/billing/#smarthub
If you have additional questions or need assistance creating a SmartHub account, please call our main office (906) 228-0311 during normal business hours 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
Time: Saturday, June 27th 9am-1pm
Location: 2200 Wright St, Marquette, MI 49855
Get Rid of Old Appliances — Get Rewarded!
The Appliance Recycling Program helps customers safely dispose of old, inefficient appliances while earning a rebate check and keeping harmful materials out of landfills.
How It Works
Community Drop-Off Events
- Customers receive:
- $50 incentive for large residential appliances
- $10 incentive for small residential appliances
- Income-qualified participants may also receive a free energy-saving kit
- Each customer is limited to (2) Large and (2) Small appliances per account per year, for a total of $120.00 per year.
- I.E. 2 Fridges or (2) Freezers, or any combination of 2 items
- 2 Window AC , 2 Dehumidifiers, 2 Mini fridges, or any combination of 2 items
** Appliance MUST be in working condition **
** Open to all MBLP Residential Customers for Residential Appliances Only **
Eligible appliances must be in working order to qualify. Below is a list of appliances currently accepted for recycling. Find out how much additional energy and money you can save when your appliances aren’t in use here.
| Appliance | Rebate |
| Refrigerator | $50 |
| Freezer | $50 |
| Dehumidifier | $10 |
| Mini-fridge | $10 |
| Room air conditioners | $10 |
All collected appliances are responsibly recycled to ensure safe disposal and energy savings for the community.
Board Meeting Date Change
The Board Meeting scheduled for May 26th, 2026, has been rescheduled to
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at 4:30PM.
The meeting will be held at our Wright St offices:
2200 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
The offices of the Marquette Board of Light and Power will be closed Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
If you experience an interruption in service, Please Call (906) 228-0300
Board Meeting Date Change
The Board Meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026, has been rescheduled to
May 5, 2026, at 4:30PM.
The meeting will be held at our Wright St offices:
2200 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855