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Pictured near the Charlevoix South Pier Light are: (foreground, from left) historical society representatives Lyle Gennett, Richard Spring, Denise Fate, and Tom Darnton; (background from left) contractor representatives Ian Fillmore, Geno Wierckz, and Zach Carlson. Partners in preserving the past for future generations When most people think of iconic Charlevoix landmarks, there’s a good chance that the South […]

GLE Board Approves Rate Changes The ice storm that caused unprecedented damage to the northern portions of GLE’s service area earlier this year came with significant costs. To offset these storm-related costs—which total an estimated $155 million, along with rising energy supply, infrastructure investment, and operational costs—at an open member meeting on Sept. 17, the

The State of Michigan’s Home Heating Credit program is one of many resources available to GLE members who may need assistance in paying their energy bills. People who qualify for this credit receive their assistance in the form of an annual payment voucher known as an “energy draft.” What you need to know How do

After the catastrophic ice storm of March 28–30, 2025, covering GLE’s northern service area in up to 1.5 inches of ice and high winds, the cooperative faced an unprecedented restoration challenge. Over a three-million-acre swath of Michigan was impacted. GLE members endured widespread outages, and nearly 3,100 poles and more than 4,300 miles of electric