Upper Peninsula Power Company
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About Upper Peninsula Power Company
Upper Peninsula Power Company is an investor owned organization. The largest city served by the supplier is Marquette, but the company also provides electricity to 21 cities in the state of Michigan. Electricity companies must regularly report their customer counts to government agencies. Recently the provider listed 47,163 residential customers, 6,120 commercial customer accounts and 45 industrial customers signed up to receive electricity from the company. This is the entirety of their customers. Upper Peninsula Power Company averages 26.26 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their patrons for residential electricity. Unfortunately for their customers, this rate is higher than both the Michigan and the nationwide average prices of 18.88 and 15.76 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. In 2022 they sold 34,511 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other companies. Electricity plants owned by the company produced 14.86% of the megawatt hours sourced by the supplier and an additional 85.14% was acquired via wholesale channels. In 2022, the supplier made 91.89% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users and 1.95% via sales via wholesale electricity channels. Their total revenue from all electricity related activities was $116,583,200.
The US average monthly residential electric bill is $135.34, while the Upper Peninsula Power Company average is 15.47% lower at $114.41 per month. The supplier is able to generate 118,925 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power sources, which ranks them as the 91st largest generator of hydroelectric power out of 3526 providers in the US. Upper Peninsula Power Company is the 8th largest provider out of 56 suppliers in the state based on total customer count. The electricity grid operated by the company experiences 1.48 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting on average 204.6 minutes. The nationwide average for other providers is 1.45 outages per customer and roughly 171.11 minutes per outage.
Upper Peninsula Power Company is one of 38 companies in Michigan who offer net metering to their customers. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra megawatt hours back into the grid.
Upper Peninsula Power Company has energy loss of 7.41% of their production during transmission. The state average for energy loss is 3.44% and the US average is 2.87%. This results in Upper Peninsula Power Company getting a ranking of 26th best out of 56 electricity providers in the state and 1291st best out of 3526 suppliers in the United States.
Upper Peninsula Power Company Rate & Electric Bills
Upper Peninsula Power Company residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
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Upper Peninsula Power Company Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners
- Headquarters:1002 Harbor Hills Drive
Marquette, Michigan 49855
United States of America - CEO:James Larsen
Upper Peninsula Power Company Contact
- Website:www.uppco.com
- Customer Service Phone:(906) 449-2013
- Business Customer Service:(906) 449-2011
- Contact Page:www.uppco.com
- Social Media:
Upper Peninsula Power Company Service
- Rates & Plans:www.uppco.com
- Outage Map:www.uppco.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 562-7809
- States Served:
- Michigan
- Counties Served:
- Marquette County
- Houghton County
- Delta County
- Dickinson County
- Menominee County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Upper Peninsula Power Company
With production of 118,751 megawatt hours, Upper Peninsula Power Company is the 359th largest total generator of all companies in the US.
Upper Peninsula Power Company generates 118,925 megawatt hours (or 100.00% of their total generation) from the use of renewable fuel types in their electricity plants.
Energy Loss
Upper Peninsula Power Company's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
59,865MWh
1291 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Upper Peninsula Power Company's Power Outages
204.6 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
1.48 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Upper Peninsula Power Company Energy Makeup
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Upper Peninsula Power Company Coverage Map
Upper Peninsula Power Company State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 53,329 | 119,267,136 | 9 | 100% |
Upper Peninsula Power Company County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alger County | 8,911 | 5 | 24.08 | $104.93/mo |
| Baraga County | 8,249 | 7 | 25.44 | $104.81/mo |
| Delta County | 36,836 | 8 | 21.82 | $99.54/mo |
| Dickinson County | 25,954 | 5 | 15.48 | $83.55/mo |
| Houghton County | 37,485 | 5 | 26.38 | $106.94/mo |
| Iron County | 11,580 | 6 | 17.33 | $88.24/mo |
| Keweenaw County | 2,052 | 3 | 26.29 | $114.48/mo |
| Marquette County | 66,661 | 7 | 24.26 | $106.83/mo |
| Menominee County | 23,477 | 7 | 19.13 | $90.20/mo |
| Ontonagon County | 5,891 | 6 | 21.10 | $95.68/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Upper Peninsula Power Company
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Victoria DamUpper Peninsula Power Company (100.00%) | Ontonagon County | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 52,683 | ||||
McClure DamUpper Peninsula Power Company (100.00%) | Marquette County | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 42,241 | ||||
| Marquette County | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 16,340 | |||||
| Baraga County | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 7,661 | |||||
| Gladstone | MI | Distillate Fuel Oil | -174 | 35,930.25 | 206.5 |
Upper Peninsula Power Company Fuel Makeup
Cities Upper Peninsula Power Company Has Coverage
- Ahmeek, MI
- Baraga, MI
- Calumet, MI
- Caspian, MI
- Chatham, MI
- Copper City, MI
- Escanaba, MI
- Gaastra, MI
- Gladstone, MI
- Hancock, MI
- Houghton, MI
- Iron River, MI
- Ishpeming, MI
- L'Anse, MI
- Lake Linden, MI
- Laurium, MI
- Marquette, MI
- Munising, MI
- Negaunee, MI
- Ontonagon, MI
- South Range, MI
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Upper Peninsula Power Company FAQ:
What company is Upper Peninsula Power Company owned by?
Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners is the owner of Upper Peninsula Power Company.
What percentage of Upper Peninsula Power Company's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel types?
Upper Peninsula Power Company generates 0.15% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
What cities does Upper Peninsula Power Company have customers in to?
Upper Peninsula Power Company provides electricity to 21 cities throughout the US.
What is the average bundled bill for Upper Peninsula Power Company customers each month?
Consumers of Upper Peninsula Power Company pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $114.41.
What percentage of Upper Peninsula Power Company's electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Upper Peninsula Power Company produce 100.00% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Upper Peninsula Power Company?
James Larsen is the current CEO of Upper Peninsula Power Company.
How many counties does Upper Peninsula Power Company have customers in to?
Upper Peninsula Power Company supplies electricity in 11 counties in the US.
When will Upper Peninsula Power Company power be restored?
Upper Peninsula Power Company's outages last, on average, approximately 204.6 minutes per outage.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Upper Peninsula Power Company?
Upper Peninsula Power Company owns or is associated with 5 power plants.
What is the phone number for Upper Peninsula Power Company?
You can reach Upper Peninsula Power Company by phone via (906) 449-2013.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Upper Peninsula Power Company customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Upper Peninsula Power Company is 26.26 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
