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Proposals Being Sought: Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund Grant
Marquette, MI – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is now accepting proposals through October 15, 2025, for the annual Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund (MEF) grant. The goal of the MEF grant is to create tangible, measurable improvements to aquatic and terrestrial environments within the Ontonagon River watershed. This watershed includes UPPCO’s Bond Falls…
Read MoreTemporary Closure Planned for Boney Falls Boat Launch on June 2nd
Marquette, MI – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will temporarily close its boat launch at Dam No. 4 on the Boney Falls Reservoir on Monday, June 2, 2025, to support planned maintenance and facility improvements taking place this summer. While the campground near Dam No. 4 will remain open, visitors may experience intermittent delays due…
Read MoreUPPCO Prepares for Spring Storm and Urges Customers to be Safe
Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and the general public, that spring weather patterns can result in power outages, tree damage, and dangerous travel conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued various storm warnings across the entire Upper Peninsula from March 28, 2025, through Sunday, March 30, 2025. Significant…
Read MoreRepublic Solar Project
Find key details on the Republic Solar Project with an overview, project timeline, and UPPCO Energy Transition updates to help answer your questions and support your needs.
Read MoreUPPCO Urges Customers to Prepare for Winter Storm
Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and the general public, that winter weather patterns can – and often do – produce high winds and accumulations of wet, heavy snow that can affect the region’s electrical grid. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Western…
Read MoreUPPCO URGES CAUTION AROUND HYDROELECTRIC RESERVOIRS – WATER LEVELS BEING LOWERED
Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will begin lowering water levels at its hydroelectric reservoirs to prepare for melting snow and precipitation during the spring of 2025. UPPCO’s hydroelectric project licenses are issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and require these water level changes. The Silver Lake, Hoist, Bond Falls and Lake…
Read MoreHoliday Lighting Contest Winners
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 UPPCO Holiday Lighting Contest! Joe and Paula Ackermann | 1st Place | E9777 Gates Rd, Munising Sherry Peterson | Runner Up | 107 Seneca St, Copper City Krissy Tepsa | Honorable Mention | 26149 Church Street, Calumet Kevin Corkin | Honorable Mention | 604 N. Pine Street, Ishpeming…
Read MoreUPPCO Scam Awareness
UPPCO Scam Awareness Be Vigilant How to Identify a Scam What to Do This is the anchor location for Be Vigilant. Do Not Delete! Be Vigilant Protect yourself and others from becoming a victim of an imposter posing as a representative of UPPCO. This guide will help you quickly identify fraudulent calls, emails, and in-person…
Read MoreEARLY DRAWDOWN PLANNED FOR VICTORIA RESERVOIR STARTING OCTOBER 28th. EARLY TIMELINE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT PLANNED FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS.
Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is announcing the Victoria Reservoir will be undergoing an early drawdown to support an ongoing maintenance and powerhouse facility improvement project. The drawdown will begin on Monday, October 28, 2024, and will lower the reservoir level over several days. UPPCO is also reminding the public to be safe…
Read MoreCustomers Warned about Scammers Who Pretend to Represent Utility Companies
Marquette – Scammers are hard at work and are expanding their tactics to include face-to-face encounters. The company issued a warning this week after a recent incident downstate in Oakland County where two men, posing as utility workers investigating a gas leak, entered a home and killed a 72-year-old man and tied up his wife.…
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