Alternative Energy Suppliers
Alternative energy suppliers must register with the state of Michigan and be certified by UPPCO before serving customers. A list of Alternative Energy Suppliers registered with the state can be found on the Michigan Public Service Commission's web site at www.michigan.gov/mpsc.
Customers that find an Alternative Energy Suppliers to serve them must enter into contracts. Guidelines for switching to an Alternative Energy Supplier include:
- A customer must not have a "past due balance" with their current supplier.
- A customer must not have a contract or tariff in place with another electric supplier.
- There is a charge to switch suppliers more than once a year.
- Only one switch request can be issued at a time.
- Customers on special rate schedules may need to make special arrangements.
- Requests for historical energy use information can be made once a year at no cost to the customer.
- An AES or the customer can make a request for usage information.
- Interval meter equipment may need to be installed at the customer's expense.
- A "switch request form" must be submitted and validated by UPPCO.
A list of Alternative Energy Suppliers registered with the state can be found on the Michigan Public Service Commission website at www.michigan.gov/mpsc.