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Beginning in May of 2024, all applications for new, upgraded, or relocated residential service will be completed online. A Liability Waiver and Property Site Sketch must be completed and uploaded with your application. You can either scan or take a photo of your completed form. Applications should be submitted at least 2 weeks before excavation begins.
UPPCO will review your application, confirm that installation requirements have been met, and set installation and energizing dates.
For questions and information regarding your new or upgraded electric service please see UPPCO’s Electric Service Manual.
New Service Checklist
This checklist will help ensure that you have everything you need to complete a New Service Application. If you have questions, call UPPCO Customer Service.
Residential Checklist (PDF) Commercial/Industrial Checklist (PDF)Site Sketch & Liability Waiver
This form must be included with your application. It can be completed digitally or printed, completed, and scanned. A photo of the completed form is acceptable.
Sketch/Waiver Form (PDF)Application For New Service
The New Service Application can be completed online.
If you need assistance, call UPPCO Customer Service.
Residential Application Commercial/Industrial ApplicationNote: If you elect to disconnect 60-amp service you will no longer be able to reconnect service until you upgrade to 100-amp service. (This does not apply to service that has been disconnected due to non-payment.) New business customers will need to complete a Commercial Credit Application (PDF) to establish a new account.
Winter Construction Information
As you plan for your service installation project, please be aware of the following Winter Construction Charges rules:
The Winter Construction Charge will be waived by UPPCO if our underground contractors do not charge us for winter construction conditions.
Winter Construction Charges are in addition to any other applicable charges, and are non-refundable, except as noted in our service rules.
A customer’s premises and/or the construction site is deemed to be ready for underground facilities installation when the dwelling foundation wall is installed and back-filled, and a trench route is cleared and graded to within 6″ of the final grade.
Subdivision Customers
Winter Construction costs will be charged for any underground facilities installed in our service territory between November 1 and April 15.
The Winter Construction Charge will not be charged if:
- The customer’s application is received by UPPCO before September 1.
- The customer’s premises and/or the construction site is ready for underground facilities installation before October 1.
- UPPCO receives the total advance customer payment required for the installation of facilities before October 1.
Non-Subdivision Customers
Winter Construction costs will be charged for any underground facilities installed in our service territory between November 1 and April 15.
The Winter Construction Charge will not be charged if:
- The application is received by UPPCO before September 15.
- The customer’s premises and/or the construction site is ready for underground facilities installation before October 15.
- UPPCO receives the total advance customer payment required for the installation of facilities before October 15.
Sales Tax Exemption
UPPCO business customers could qualify for qualify for sales tax exemption on electric bills if they have one of the following types of business:
- Agriculture Production
- Industrial Processing
- Nonprofit Organization
Instructions vary by business type:
Commercial businesses in Michigan are tax-exempt for electricity used in agricultural production.
They are also exempt from sales tax on the Customer Charge if they have no use.
Mail or fax a Michigan Sales Tax Certificate (PDF) to:
UPPCO
500 North Washington Street
Ishpeming, MI 49849
Fax: (906) 485-2431
Prior to sending in your certificate of exemption, please make sure to do the following:
- Complete the form using the contact name exactly as it appears on your bill.
- List your account and/or meter number on the top of the form (if known).
- List appropriate percentages on the form when applicable. Percentages are needed if the reason for exemption is Manufacturing, Agricultural Production, or Commercial Customer with Residential Use. (Be sure to include the percentage of energy use claimed for agricultural production).
- Sign and date the form.
For residential and agricultural dual-use meters: If your total electric use exceeds 1,500 kilowatt-hours per month, or 2,500 kilowatt-hours where a home has electric heat from November to March, the excess usage will be considered exempt.
Businesses in Michigan are tax-exempt year-round for electric and natural gas used in industrial processing. Qualifying activities include:
- Production
- Patent, experimentation, development, engineering inspection, and quality control
- Planning, scheduling, and production control
- Design, construction, and maintenance of factory machinery, equipment, and tooling
- Disposal of production scrap and waste
- Production supervision
- Production material handling
Send a Michigan Sales Tax Certificate (PDF) to UPPCO, 500 North Washington Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849, or fax it to (906) 485-2431.
Note: On the certificate, be sure to include the percentage of energy use claimed for industrial processing.
Nonprofit organizations in Michigan are tax-exempt year-round for electric use. This includes any corporation, community chest fund, foundation, or association that is organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Send a Michigan Sales Tax Certificate (PDF) to UPPCO, 500 North Washington Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849, or fax it to (906) 485-2431.
If you have questions about whether an exemption applies to your business, your tax accountant is your best resource. If you have questions about your current tax status with UPPCO, please contact us.