The Marquette Board of Light and Power (MBLP) began operating in 1889 providing electricity to the community via hydro generation on the Dead River under the administration of the City of Marquette. Today, the MBLP is a modern municipal utility that serves approximately 17,000 customers in the City of Marquette and all or parts of nine townships: Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, West Branch, Richmond, Chocolay, Skandia, Sands, and Forsyth in Marquette County.
Service Transfer & New Account Setup
Transferring service or setting up your new address is now easier than ever with Smarthub, our streamlined online Customer Portal. Simply click the image below to get started—no paperwork, no waiting in lines.
Please click the following link if you are setting up an account because of new construction: New Construction
NEWS & EVENTS
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Board Meetings
Meetings start at 4:30pm.
- January 27, 2026
- February 24, 2026
- March 24, 2026
- April 28, 2026
- May 26, 2026
- June 23, 2026
- July 28, 2026
- August 25, 2026
- September 22, 2026
- October 27, 2026
- November 24, 2026
- December 22, 2026
CUSTOMER PROGRAMS
Community Solar Garden
Community Solar Garden
The Marquette Community Solar Garden will give MBLP customers the opportunity to benefit from renewable energy without having to install and maintain solar panels on their property.
Voluntary Green Pricing (VGP)
Voluntary Green Pricing (VGP)
The MBLP has partnered with the MPPA to offer the VGP program. This voluntary program that allows to elect that a portion of their energy (kWh) usage is tied to renewable generated energy.
Payment Assistance
Payment Assistance
Having trouble paying your electric bill? Assistance may be available.