OFF THE GRID: United States and Genesee County, Michigan Power Outage Tracker (2024)

FAQs

Where does Michigan rank in power outages? ›

The report found that Michigan experienced the second-highest number of power outages during which at least 50,000 customers or more lost power between 2000 and 2021. Outages increased by 78% between 2011 and 2021 compared to the prior decade.

There are a variety of circ*mstances that can cause power outages ranging from natural causes like weather and animals to equipment failures and scheduled upgrades. In Michigan, fallen trees or broken limbs are the reason behind a power outage around 33% of the time, making them the leading cause for lost electricity.

Customers may be eligible for a credit on their electric bill if they experience lengthy or frequent service outages. Residential customers may qualify for the greater of a $25.00 credit or their monthly customer charge. service, the credit is determined based on a customer's minimum bill.

Lastly, we looked at which states may be on track for the most outages in the coming year. California stands out as the state with the most power outages between 2002 and 2022. This state had a total of 94 outages, 28 more than second-place holder, Florida.

States at high risk for blackouts include Maine, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, all of which experience frequent severe weather events. Which state has the least power outages? Washington D.C. has the least power outages, with an average of 0.47 outages per year.

Massive power outages offer multiple lessons on how to position the transportation system for optimal performance during disasters. The largest power outage in U.S. history rolled across much of the Northeast from Detroit to New York City on a hot and humid Thursday in August 2003.

Data shows Michigan suffers from some of the lengthiest power outages nationwide. In Wayne County, customers saw an average of around 3.4 days without power annually. Compare those figures to the state average of annual outage days of 1.8.

1. Storms: Wind, heat, ice and snow are the most common causes of widespread power outages. 2. Trees: During high winds, or trimming by an untrained professional, limbs can come into contact with power lines and cause interruptions.

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If you live at or below 110% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible for a Home Heating Tax Credit for the 2023 tax year to help pay winter heating bills. To qualify for the tax credit, submit the form when you file your Michigan Individual Income Tax MI-1040.

How late can consumers' energy bill be? ›

There is a 2% late payment fee on energy charges that were not paid. Residential customers will be charged when you have unpaid payments due that are six or more days late. Commercial or industrial customers will be charged when you have unpaid payments due that are four or more days late.

Number of major blackouts by select state in the United States 2000-2023. Between 2000 and 2023, Texas was the leading U.S. state for major power outages, with almost 264 blackouts in the 23-year period. California followed, with 238 major power outages throughout the period under consideration.

The big picture: While the South and Southeast have experienced the most extreme weather-related power outages during the past two decades, Michigan (174) has experienced more major power outages than any state other than Texas (264).