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PROPOSALS BEING SOUGHT – BOND FALLS MITIGATION AND ENHANCEMENT FUND GRANT
August 12, 2026 at 12 p.m.
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Keeping Trees and Power Lines Safely Apart
August 4, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.
Campers enjoy the peaceful setting of a Boney Falls camp site from hammocks and relaxing chairs.
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Discover UPPCO’s Hidden Gems: Three FREE Waterfront Campgrounds
July 20, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.
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FISHING PLATFORM AT DAM 3 TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIRS
July 6, 2026 at 9:03 a.m.
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Protecting Roadside Crews is a Shared Responsibility on Michigan Roads
June 18, 2026 at 1:38 p.m.
An UPPCO representative awards two Houghton Middle School students with their rEV Challenge certificates
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Two Houghton Middle School Students Win the UPPCO/NEF National rEV Challenge
June 10, 2026 at 7:29 a.m.
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2026 Rate Review
May 23, 2026 at 3:12 p.m.
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Delayed Buoy Safety Line Installation at McClure and Dam 3
May 15, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.
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Get Help With Your Energy Bills
April 29, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.
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Prickett Lake Drawdown Planned for 2026 Recreational Season
April 13, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.
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UPPCO Prepares for April Storm
April 1, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and [...]

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UPPCO MONITORING HIGH WATER FLOWS AT DAM 1 IN ESCANABA
March 27, 2026 at 1:32 p.m.

Weather impacts the Escanaba dam conditions.

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Safety
Electric Meter Safety – A Little Space Keeps Everyone Safe
March 18, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.
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UPPCO Makes Progress Restoring Power After Blizzard
March 17, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

UPPCO has continued working closely with county road commissions to [...]

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Blizzard Conditions Impact Restoration Efforts
March 16, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

Due to the magnitude of ongoing winter storm activity and [...]

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UPPCO Prepares for March Storm
March 13, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and [...]

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Staying Safe with Portable Generators
January 6, 2026 at 12:10 a.m.

When winter storms knock out power across the U.P., many [...]

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UPPCO Responds to Winter Storm
December 29, 2025 at 10:55 p.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is actively working to restore [...]

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UPPCO Urges Caution Before Late December Storm
December 27, 2025 at 11:22 p.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and [...]

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UPPCO Urges Caution Around Hydroelectric Reservoirs Water Levels Being Lowered
December 12, 2025 at 11:38 p.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will begin lowering water levels [...]

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UPPCO Thanksgiving Storm Restoration Progress
November 28, 2025 at 12:43 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) continued to make progress in [...]

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UPPCO Makes Progress on Storm Restoration
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) crews have been busy working [...]

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UPPCO Line Crews Work Through Evening to Restore Service
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.

Nearly 5,000 Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) customers remain without [...]

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Thanksgiving Storm Warming Shelter Information
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 a.m.

UPPCO is aware of the following warming shelters and contacts [...]

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UPPCO Continues Restoration Efforts on Thanksgiving Storm
November 26, 2025 at 7:55 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) crews are working diligently to [...]

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UPPCO Responds to Thanksgiving Storm
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is actively working to restore [...]

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UPPCO Prepares for Thanksgiving Storm
November 25, 2025 at 2 a.m.

​Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and [...]

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Regional Outage Affecting UPPCO Customers
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is aware of multiple outages [...]

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October 3rd Incident at Hoist Dam
October 3, 2025 at 12:53 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) confirms that a contractor performing [...]

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Temporary Closure Planned for Boney Falls Boat Launch on September 29
September 24, 2025 at 2:10 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is announcing the company’s boat [...]

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Proposals Being Sought: Bond Falls Mitigation & Enhancement Fund Grant
August 15, 2025 at 2:12 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is now accepting proposals through [...]

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Temporary Closure Planned for Boney Falls Boat Launch on June 2nd
May 27, 2025 at 2:28 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will temporarily close its boat [...]

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UPPCO Prepares for Spring Storm and Urges Customers to be Safe
March 28, 2025 at 2:21 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and [...]

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UPPCO Urges Customers to Prepare for Winter Storm
March 4, 2025 at 2:32 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and [...]

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UPPCO Urges Caution Around Hydroelectric Reservoirs – Water Levels Being Lowered
January 10, 2025 at 2:34 a.m.

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will begin lowering water levels [...]

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Holiday Lighting Contest Winners
January 5, 2025 at 2:40 a.m.

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 UPPCO Holiday Lighting [...]

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Energy Plans For The Future- 100% Renewable & Clean Energy Planned By 2040
June 12, 2024 at 3:31 p.m.

UPPCO is announcing ambitious plans and an unwavering commitment to [...]

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