Distribution system plan (DSP)
We want your feedback
Each electric utility with rates regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) must file a detailed distribution system plan (DSP) with the commission. The DSP addresses how Upper Michigan Energy Resources (UMERC) will best evaluate necessary investments to its distribution system.
The DSP provides an overview of the electric distribution system, vegetation management, reliability performance, and plans for future improvement — with a focus on safety, reliability and resiliency, cost-effectiveness and affordability, and accessibility.
Take our DSP survey or attend an open house
Public engagement in the development of UMERC’s DSP is a required component of the utility’s planning process.
We encourage you to provide feedback on resource planning by taking part in our DSP survey before Nov. 28, or by attending one of our open houses.
Begin survey
Open houses
Customers and stakeholders can participate in an in-person or virtual open house.
Links to attend virtually will be posted Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
2 p.m. Central time (3 p.m. Eastern)
6 p.m. Central time (7 p.m. Eastern)
Recreation Lanes
1555 N. Stephenson Ave.
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Wednesday, Nov. 19
2 p.m. Central time (3 p.m. Eastern)
6 p.m. Central time (7 p.m. Eastern)
Best Western Riverfront Inn
1821 Riverside Ave.
Marinette, WI 54143
About UMERC
Upper Michigan Energy Resources (UMERC) is a Michigan regulated electric and natural gas utility formed on Jan. 1, 2017.
Located entirely in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, UMERC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, serves more than 42,000 energy customers.
UMERC provides retail electric service to the Michigan electric customers formerly served by Wisconsin Electric Power Company (doing business as We Energies) in the service area located in Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, Menominee and Ontonagon Counties.
It also provides retail electric and natural gas service to the Michigan electric and natural gas customers formerly served by Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) in the service area located in Menominee County, Michigan.
UMERC customer service providers
Customer service is provided to UMERC customers by We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service in the areas the two energy providers served before UMERC’s formation.
Information about customer services, payment, programs and more can be found by visiting the We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service websites.
UMERC customer service centers are located at 800 Industrial Park Drive, Iron Mountain, Michigan, and 1717 10th Ave., Menominee, Michigan.
Questions
Questions, comments, concernsEmail us