Upper Peninsula Power Company is a Michigan-based electric utility serving the Upper Peninsula with generation, delivery, and renewable energy options. The company operates hydroelectric facilities and offers customer choice programs including Uppco Green for renewable energy sourcing.

Where is Uppco located?

Uppco is headquartered in Ishpeming, United States.

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Uppco

Upper Peninsula Power Company

Ishpeming, MI, United States

HydroPrivate

Founded 1886

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Founded in 1886, Uppco is a private headquartered in Ishpeming, United States specializing in Hydro.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (Uppco) is an independent electric utility established in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The company was formed through the merger of Houghton County Electric Light Company, Copper District Power Company, and Iron Range Light and Power. Uppco provides electricity generation, transmission, and delivery services to residential and commercial customers across the U.P. The company operates multiple hydroelectric facilities, including Prickett Dam and facilities on the Escanaba River. Uppco Green is the company's renewable energy program offering clean, locally-produced hydroelectric electricity. The utility operates under Michigan's Electric Customer Choice program, allowing customers to select alternative energy suppliers while Uppco maintains delivery infrastructure. The company offers outdoor LED lighting services, smart meter technology (Smart Energy program), and various customer assistance programs. Uppco is regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission.

hydroelectricMichigan utilityrenewable energyelectric customer choiceLED lightingsmart metering

Headquarters

Ishpeming, United States

Founded

1886

Company Type

Private