At Mountain View Electric Association, everything we do is rooted in reliability and grounded in our commitment to our members, neighbors, and the communities we serve. As a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative, the decisions we make are guided by you, and every investment is made with your needs in mind.
That guiding principle is especially important as we navigate rising costs and work to maintain long-term rate stability. In December 2025, we announced a rate increase driven by rising wholesale power costs and continued pressure from inflation, tariffs, and interest rates.
We understand the impact rate changes have on our members and remain focused on keeping rates competitive while providing options and resources to help members manage their energy use. It is equally important to show how those dollars are being put to work by investing in system improvements that strengthen the electric distribution system serving you today while building a resilient system for the future.
In an industry that requires crews to work around high-voltage electricity in all types of weather, safety remains our top priority. For three consecutive years, MVEA has achieved zero lost-time accidents, reflecting our strong safety culture and the care we take to protect our employees and communities.
That focus on safety supports the reliable service our members depend on every day. Over the past year, our crews patrolled more than 1,900 miles of line and maintained a System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) of just 29.94 minutes, well below the national average. Behind the scenes, we continue to invest in system upgrades that help keep your lights on and restore power more quickly when outages occur.
Key initiatives like our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) are transforming how we operate by improving system visibility, enabling faster outage detection and restoration, and allowing us to safely reroute power during emergencies. Our wildfire mitigation efforts continue to expand through vegetation management, system hardening, and advanced monitoring tools to reduce risk and protect our communities. At the same time, our fiber broadband network, now more than 50% complete with over 2,500 miles built, is delivering high-speed internet access while strengthening grid communication and reliability.
As MVEA continues to grow, with more than 58,500 members across a 5,000-square-mile service territory, these investments in the co-op matter more than ever. They reflect thoughtful planning, responsible stewardship, and a long-term focus on reliability. From pursuing federal grants to offset costs to offering programs that help members save energy and money, our work is centered on delivering value to the members we serve.
Every mile built, every upgrade made, and every improvement delivered reflects our shared commitment to something bigger. Thank you for the trust you place in us. We’re proud to be your local electric cooperative.
Ruth Marks is the CEO of Mountain View Electric Association, a electric distribution cooperative based in Falcon, Colorado.
