Utility Partners of America, Inc. (UPA) was formed in 1997 to build a leading national utility service contractor and home warranty services company. As AMR conversion and technology changes became more prevalent in the utility industry, UPA foresaw the unfulfilled need for a national service company to master the conversion from old meter technology to innovative electronic technology. In addition, UPA's Home Warranty Services Division provides quality services to several major utility companies and numerous municipality and cooperative customers throughout the United States.