Welcome to Great Lakes Essential Power, your trusted manufacturers representative for ABB and Hitachi Energy in Michigan, specializing in electrification products for commercial and industrial applications.

Join Us in Powering Michigan’s Future with ABB Solutions and Hitachi Energy

In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving electrical industry, strategic partnerships are vital to meet growing customer demand. By combining our technological expertise and comprehensive portfolio — with your experience and understanding of the local market — we strengthen our position to exceed customer expectations while generating business growth and profitability.

Your success is critical to our success. That is why we emphasize continual investment in the people, relationships and infrastructure to support you and achieve more together.



Why Choose Great Lakes Essential Power (GLEP)

At Great Lakes Essential Power, we believe in one simple principle:

Get it Done.


As a proud partner of ABB Electrification Products (formerly GE Industrial Solutions) and Hitachi Energy, we bring world-class technology, proven reliability, and innovative energy solutions to every project we touch.

We’re not afraid to say yes—and we love a challenge. Our unmatched work ethic, deep industry relationships, and hands-on expertise empower us to deliver complex electrical distribution and control systems on time and under budget.

It’s this commitment that makes us the fastest-growing provider of electrical systems in the Midwest because we don’t let anything stand in our way.

When you choose Great Lakes Essential Power, you’re choosing a partner that powers performance, reliability, and results.

Prioritizing Your Needs

Actively work on getting you answers you can count on

Aggressively identify alternatives to challenges

Make your problem our responsibility

Speed Partnering in Your Success

Won’t leave you hanging

Partner for win-win

More than just a transaction

Improving Performance for YOU

We strive to be better today than yesterday

Always learning and growing

We are never satisfied with the status quo

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What Our Distributors Say

★★★★★

Average Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 150 reviews

Expectations Exceeded.

“Quick to help make deliverables in a timely manner, along with rapid resolution to any issues. GLEP overdelivers on their promises and execute 100% of the time! I highly recommend working with their team.”

— Senior Project Manager, General Contractor

★★★★★

Trust Built.

“It’s the service after the sale that sets Great Lakes Essential Power above all the rest!”

— Lead Project Manager, Electrical Contractor

★★★★★

Challenges Overcome.

“When it comes to designing the electrical distribution system, room constraints and cost are two constant hurdles we face on every project. I rely on GLEP to provide the solution to fit my needs and deliver under budget.” 

– Principal, Electrical Engineering Firm

★★★★★