Electric Division

Through the Michigan Public Power Agency, a consortium of 22 members and 6 associate members of the State's 40 cities and villages that own and operate electric utilities, the City in 2022 purchased 99,673,836 kilowatt-hours of electricity for $7,442,218 and received $10,980,744 in revenues from its resale.  Operating and capital expenses in 2022 totaled $11,689,301.  The City serves about 5,481 electric customers and owns entitlements to portions of power-generating plants near Kalkaska, West Olive, Saint Claire in Michigan and Fremont in Ohio.  The City also receives renewable energy through power purchase agreements from wind and solar projects located in Michigan.  The City owns two substations and approximately 82 miles of a complete distribution system, including facilities at the adjacent Bay View Association grounds and elsewhere outside the City, of which approximately 75% has been installed underground. 

Michigan Public Power Agency provided a presentation to City Council in 2019 concerning power supply and renewables. Click here for more information on the presentation.

There are no requirements on the length of time a customer must remain in the program.  All participants electing to sign up will be enrolled until notification from the customer is received requesting termination.

The City of Petoskey Energy Smart programs offer Petoskey electric customers incentives for replacing inefficient electrical devices with newer, high efficiency units. Residential, commercial, and industrial users can all save by utilizing these incentives and installing higher efficiency electrical appliances, lights, and fixtures.