Announcements

Planned Power Outage Notice – Rescheduled – Wednesday July 15th

Planned Power Outage Notice – Rescheduled – Wednesday July 15th

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.

Planned Power Outage Notice

Planned Power Outage Notice

*** 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.   

Appliance Recycling Event – Saturday, June 27th 9am-1pm

Appliance Recycling Event – Saturday, June 27th 9am-1pm

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.

ApplianceRebate
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

Board Meeting Date Change

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

Board Meeting Date Change

Board Meeting Date Change

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

Vacant MBLP Board Seat

Vacant MBLP Board Seat

Please click the link below for an application to apply for the vacant seat on the Marquette Board of light and Power.

Submissions will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

These applications can be dropped off at the MBLP or the City of Marquette & will then be reviewed by the Marquette Board of Light and Power’s Board. The City Commission will then consider the applications at the May 11 meeting and may make an appointment to fill the vacancy at that time.

Form For Vacant MBLP Board Seat Application: Click Here

Billing office closed – Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Billing office closed – Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Due to continuing inclement weather, our front office (Billing office) will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th.

Although our front office is closed for the day, our line workers and distribution crews continue restoration efforts until power is restored to all affected customers.

If you experience an interruption in service, please use one of the following ways to report it:

– Call (906) 228-0300

– Text “OUT” to (906) 228-0300 (your cell number must be on your account)

– Report through the SmartHub Mobile App (available for Apple and Android) or online at https://mblp.org/billing/#smarthub