Shining a Light On The Forty Mile Point Lighthouse
By Yvette Pecha
There is perhaps no structure as universally adored as the lighthouse. Whatever the reason—be it their place in history, their iconic architecture,...
Cheboygan County Fair
Where can Michiganders find family-friendly summer fun, including a tractor pull, a large children’s petting zoo, pony rides, lawnmower races, food vendors and a...
Rate Adjustments And The Transition Into The 21st Century
By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO
Each year as the financial audit of our operations nears completion, I start to wonder, will this be the...
Tips for Safe Generator Use
When winter’s winds begin to blow each year, they bring with them the chilling thought of power outages.
While PIE&G crews always work as quickly...
Exciting Challenges Ahead In The New Year
By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO
Last January, my article “Taking Stock—With Much Appreciation” reflected on our past accomplishments. This year, I’m looking ahead to...
A Windstorm For The Record
By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO
On Dec. 15, 2021, the weather forecast called for sustained winds gusting to 60 mph, with the “potential for...
Electric Rates Are On The Rise
By: Tom Sobeck, PIE&G President & CEO
At their recent member regulation special meeting held on March 28, the board of directors acted upon management’s...
2020 In Review And Looking Ahead To 2021
By Tom Sobeck, CEO
As I begin to put my thoughts together for this update, I always look back on last year’s letter as a...
AMI Update
Since May of 2021, PIE&G has implemented Advanced Metering Infrastructure (or AMI) upgrades to approximately 13,000 residential electric meters, or about one-third of its...
There’s No Easy Button
By: Tom Sobeck, PIE&G President & CEO
I have highlighted the competitiveness of our energy rates over the past year, and it’s always reassuring to...
















