Crews from Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio joined together to continue assessing damage, repairing power lines and safely removing debris. Overnight, crews were able to bring an additional 25,000 customers back online, bringing the total number of customers restored to 168,000 since Sunday.
Our crews are dedicated to securing the grid, repairing crucial infrastructure and restoring power to customers across northern Michigan,” said Norman Kapala, vice president of grid operations. “We continue to thank our customers for their patience and support as we work toward 100 percent restoration.”
Today, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., we will offer a free community meal at the Roscommon County Building and Courthouse, at 500 Lake Street. Additionally, the we will deliver water in Cadillac, West Branch and Harrisville.
Warming centers are available for customers who are without power. We encourage customers to practice caution while traveling as road conditions remain hazardous.
View the Outage Map for the latest on restoration efforts in your area.
Save energy and money on streetlights by joining our Electric Rate Opt-In program.
If your municipality or business owns streetlights, we have an efficiency program that can save you energy and money. By joining, you’ll lower your rate, earn rebates and get technical support for energy efficiency improvements. You’ll probably also find that your upgrades enhance the experience in your streetlight-illuminated spaces.
If you decide to enroll in the Electric Rate Opt-In program and pay the energy efficiency surcharge for your streetlights, you’ll enjoy a lower rate on your electricity.
Then, with a plan we’ll create together, you’ll start improving the efficiency of your streetlights. You’ll save energy and money. If you meet the goals set in your plan, you’ll earn a rebate too. You can do all this while enhancing the safety and appeal of your nighttime spaces.

Swap out your mercury vapor bulbs for one of several more efficient options, most of which will actually improve the quality of lighting.
Automate adjustment of your streetlights’ timing to the seasons and the shift between Daylight Savings Time and Standard Time.
Match the right streetlights to each lighting situation in your nighttime spaces.
If you’d like to get started with the Electric Rate Opt-In program, contact our Business Energy Efficiency Team today.
Call us at 877-607-0737 or email us anytime.
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