Great Lakes Energy goes beyond the expected to empower our members' lives. Built and led by the communities we serve, we have a mind for innovation and a heart for service. We are a trusted partner, connecting our members to the resources they depend on. We strive to go beyond expectations to connect our members to a greater world. Our Commitment to Safety Great Lakes Energy is committed to electrical safety. We follow industry standards and work hard to provide safe working conditions and ample safety training for employees. Our safety culture emphasizes education, awareness, accountability and respect at all times and plays a key role in Great Lakes Energy’s ability to look out for its members. Emergency Situations backup generatorIf you purchase a backup generator, a licensed electrician should wire it safely into your home. An improperly wired generator can be deadly to your family and to the Great Lakes Energy lineworkers working to restore your power. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safely installing and operating the unit. Non-Emergency Situations For more on electrical safety, visit www.safeelectricity.org Great Lakes Energy provides free electrical safety demonstrations to schools (grades 2 – 7) within its service area.