March 16, 2026

BOYNE CITY, Mich. – Great Lakes Energy (GLE) electric cooperative continues to make restoration progress across its 26-county service area despite harsh winter conditions and increasing wind gusts. As of 8:30 p.m., electric power outages are impacting 7,049 members in 18 of the cooperative’s 26 counties. Osceola County remains the hardest hit, with more than

BOYNE CITY, Mich. – Restoration efforts continue for Great Lakes Energy (GLE) crews and contract partners working to restore power to 4,758 electric members in a mix of winter storm conditions. Challenging conditions persist throughout rural Michigan with crews facing a mix of rain, ice, and wind. Heavy snow on rural roads has also been

BOYNE CITY, Mich. – Great Lakes Energy (GLE) crews and contract partners continue working today in challenging winter storm conditions as they restore power throughout the cooperative’s service territory. A mix of heavy snow, ice, sleet, and high winds has caused widespread damage to GLE’s electric infrastructure. More than 7,900 members are currently without power