The offices of the Marquette Board of Light & Power will be closed:
Thursday November 27th & Friday November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday
If you experience an interruption in service Please Call (906) 228-0300
The offices of the Marquette Board of Light and Power will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day.
If you experience an interruption in service please call (906) 228-0300
The following road will be closed to thru traffic:
Location: The 1500 Block of Division from Hampton St to Furnace St
When: Closures to thru traffic will occur between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM, beginning Monday, November 10th through Friday, November 14th, 2025
For your safety and the safety of our employees and contractors, please do not approach crews while they are working. The tasks that they perform put them near energized equipment where the utmost focus and concentration is necessary.
We understand this work may cause an inconvenience and want to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we perform these modifications and upgrades.
Slow Down and Use Caution Where Workers and Vehicles Are Present
The following road will be closed to thru traffic:
Location: The 100 Block of E. Furnace St from US41 to Division St
When: Closures to thru traffic will occur between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM, beginning Saturday, November 8th through Sunday, November 9th, 2025
For your safety and the safety of our employees and contractors, please do not approach crews while they are working. The tasks that they perform put them near energized equipment where the utmost focus and concentration is necessary.
We understand this work may cause an inconvenience and want to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we perform these modifications and upgrades.
Slow Down and Use Caution Where Workers and Vehicles Are Present
The following Multi-use/Bike path will be closed to thru traffic:
Location: The Multi-Use/Bike Path on the Northeast Corner McClellan & Division
When: Intermittent closures will occur on the multi-use/bike path between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM, beginning Thursday, November 6th through Friday, November 14th, 2025
For your safety and the safety of our employees and contractors, please do not approach crews while they are working. The tasks that they perform put them near energized equipment where the utmost focus and concentration is necessary.
We understand this work may cause an inconvenience and want to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we perform these modifications and upgrades.
Slow Down and Use Caution Where Workers and Vehicles Are Present
Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF) Notice
The Marquette Board of Light and Power (MBLP), along with other Michigan electric utilities, will begin funding the Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF) as required by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). This program expands eligibility and funding for the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), providing additional support to qualifying customers.
The MPSC annually sets the LIEAF surcharge for all utilities. For the 2025–26 heating season, the monthly charge will be $1.25 per meter, beginning with September billing statements. Funds collected are distributed to local assistance agencies to help income-eligible households with electric bills.
Key details include:
- The surcharge applies to each retail billing meter (with no more than one charge per residential site).
- The charge is uniform across all customer classes and will appear as a separate line item on electric bills.
- All funds collected by MBLP are directed to designated state agencies, which process applications and distribute aid to qualified applicants.
The MPSC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) ensure that, to the extent possible, funds collected within a geographic area are returned to that area. The objectives of LIEAF are to:
- Provide statewide access to MEAP for eligible low-income households.
- Promote collaboration among DHHS, MPSC, utilities, and assistance administrators to ensure equitable distribution of funds.
- Increase education and outreach about available energy assistance resources.
Customer Assistance
Customers meeting the eligibility requirements established by the State of Michigan and its partner agencies may apply for financial assistance directly through those agencies. Updated program information and income guidelines will be posted in September at: Superiorwatersheds.org
Background
Launched in 2013, assistance through Public Act 95 was originally an optional program. However, a 2024 amendment now requires all electric utilities to collect a non-bypassable surcharge to support low-income energy assistance. Utilities may either:
- Opt in to LIEAF, or
- Opt out by creating and funding their own residential energy assistance program aligned with MEAP requirements. Opt out programs are to be funded to the same amount as an opt in program.
The Marquette Board of Light and Power (MBLP) has historically opted out of the state program, which ensured that customers were not subject to shutoffs during winter months for unpaid electric bills. Beginning with the 2025–26 program year, however, the MBLP Board has voted to participate on a one-year trial basis. By opting in, customers will now have access to energy assistance programs year-round, while the MBLP retains the ability to disconnect service for nonpayment. This period will provide an opportunity to evaluate the program’s impact on our community and guide future decisions regarding long-term participation.
Additional Sources of Information
Distribution Engineering / 906.228.0300
ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
The following road will be closed to thru traffic:
Location: The 800 Block of W Bluff St
When: Intermittent closures will occur on W. Bluff St between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM over a two-week period, beginning Friday, August 22nd through Friday, September 5th, 2025
For your safety and the safety of our employees and contractors, please do not approach crews while they are working. The tasks that they perform put them near energized equipment where the utmost focus and concentration is necessary.
We understand this work may cause an inconvenience and want to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we perform these modifications and upgrades.
For more information: Distribution Engineering / 906.228.0300
ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
The 100 Block of W. Furnace St will be closed to through traffic from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday July, 27th, 2025.
For your safety and the safety of our employees and contractors, please do not approach crews while they are working. The tasks that they perform put them near energized equipment where the utmost focus and concentration is necessary.
We understand that our activities may cause an inconvenience and want to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we perform these modifications and upgrades.
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The Marquette Board of Light & Power would like to inform all community members and visitors that utility work will be taking place along various roadsides throughout the summer months. Crews will be working to upgrade and maintain critical infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable service for all residents. Crews will also be working on behalf of the MBLP on an extended project to increase the reliability and resiliency of our system. The construction of this project will be taking place along the roadside of CR 480, M-553 (S. McClelland Ave), & Division St throughout the summer.
To protect both workers and drivers, we are asking the public to remain vigilant when approaching work zones. Please slow down, move over when possible, and avoid distractions while driving near utility crews.
“Summer is a busy time for infrastructure improvements, and we want to make sure our workers return home safely each day,” said Tim Kopacz, Director of Distribution. “We’re asking drivers to do their part by staying alert, putting away their phones, and showing patience and caution around roadside work areas.”
Work may be taking place during both daytime and evening hours, and while every effort will be made to minimize disruptions, temporary lane closures or reduced speeds may be necessary in certain areas.
Michigan’s Move Over law requires motorists to slow down and move over for stationary authorized vehicles with flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights activated.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Slow down when approaching work zones
- Move over when you see utility or emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside
- Avoid distractions like texting, calling, or eating while driving
- Watch for signage and follow flagger instructions when present
Let’s work together to keep our roads safe for everyone this summer.
For more information, please visit SAFETY TIPS