Serving 52,000 Customers
Across the Upper Peninsula
Dedicated to serving the people of the Upper Peninsula for over 135 years
Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) serves electricity to customers in the most rural, heavily forested, and weather-challenged areas in America. Despite the rugged terrain, UPPCO excels at providing customers with dependable service and safe, reliable energy.
UPPCO at a Glance
Served an estimated
52000 customers
across the Upper Peninsula
Customers per square mile
12
4468
Miles of power lines
58000
Poles
58
Substations
7
Hydroelectric generation facilities
200 inches
U.P.’s average annual snowfall
Service Territory
Service Centers
- Ishpeming
- Hancock
- Ontonagon
- Iron River
- Escanaba
- Munising
Corporate
- Marquette
The shaded area indicates the UPPCO electric service territory.
Our
Mission
To keep the lights on by investing responsibly in safety, reliability, and people.
Our
Vision
To lead the U.P. to a clean, connected, and sustainable future, where serving our communities remains at the center of what we do.
Our Values
Safety
The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is non-negotiable
Respect
We seek to understand our differences and foster an environment where all people feel valued.
Integrity
We stand by our commitments and do what is right.
Excellence
We challenge ourselves to deliver superior performance by meeting high standards.
Stewardship
We provide responsible management of our communities and environment.
History
Serving the Upper Peninsula since 1884, UPPCO’s history reflects a long-standing commitment to reliable service, strong infrastructure, and the communities that depend on us every day.
1884
Peninsula Electric Light and Power Company was formed (aka Houghton County Electric Light Company)
1947
Upper Peninsula Power Company was formed through the merger of Houghton County Electric Light Company, Copper District Power Company, and Iron Range Light and Power
1998
UPPCO was acquired by Wisconsin Public Service Resources Corporation (Integrys)
2014
UPPCO begins the process of returning to its roots as a stand-alone, U.P. based utility
2017
UPPCO is re-established as a fully independent, U.P. based electric utility
