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Get Help with Your Energy Bills

– MEAP Assistance Event in Ishpeming on May 11 –   If you or your family could use help managing energy costs, an upcoming event…

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UPPCO MONITORING HIGH WATER FLOWS AT DAM 1 IN ESCANABA

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company is urging the public to stay away from Dam 1 on the Escanaba River near US 41 in Delta…

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PRICKETT LAKE DRAWDOWN PLANNED FOR 2026 RECREATIONAL SEASON

Marquette, Mich. – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) announced today that Prickett Lake will undergo a planned drawdown during the 2026 recreational season to support…

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UPPCO PREPARES FOR APRIL STORM

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and the public, that winter weather patterns can – and often do – produce…

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Electric Meter Safety – A Little Space Keeps Everyone Safe

Your electric meter quietly does its job every day, but it also comes with important safety considerations. A little space and the right precautions help…

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UPPCO MAKES PROGRESS RESTORING POWER AFTER BLIZZARD

Marquette – UPPCO has continued working closely with county road commissions to gain access to roads that were impassable during the blizzard. High snow drifts…

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BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IMPACT RESTORATION EFFORTS

Marquette – Due to the magnitude of ongoing winter storm activity and its widespread impact, customers who are currently without power should plan for their…

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UPPCO PREPARES FOR MARCH STORM

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and the public, that winter weather patterns can – and often do – produce…

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Staying Safe with Portable Generators

When winter storms knock out power across the U.P., many households rely on portable generators to keep a few essential comforts running. Whether you’re powering…

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UPPCO RESPONDS TO WINTER STORM

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is actively working to restore power to more than 2,200 customers across Alger, Baraga, Delta, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw,…

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