Heros in Hardhats: Honoring Our Lineman & the Team Behind Your Power
On April 14 — National Lineman Appreciation Day — we pause to recognize the extraordinary dedication of those who keep our lights on – specifically your PVREA linemen. Lineman Appreciation Day is more than just a date on our calendar. It is a moment to honor those who brave storms, scale towering poles, and work […]
Lineworkers are wired to serve
It’s fitting that Colorado Lineworker Appreciation Day is in April — a time of year when powerful spring storms highlight the heroic efforts of the lineworkers who keep the lights on and our communities powered through blizzard conditions and gale force winds. In our modern world, it is easy to forget that when the electricity […]
Happy Birthday, Morgan County REA!
Morgan County REA has been around a long time — 88 years to be exact. The Association was organized on April 27, 1937, with plans to bring power to rural parts of Morgan County; it was just the third electric cooperative in the state of Colorado. The first 175 miles of power lines were energized […]
Lives on the Line
Lineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and every April, K.C. Electric Association takes the time to thank our extraordinary linemen who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our local communities. Most of us have never had to live without electricity for an extended period of time and we […]
Lineworkers: Wired for Service
In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still nestled in our beds, lineworkers begin their day, often clad in flame-resistant clothing, safety goggles, rubber gloves, and thick, heavy boots. They are the individuals who epitomize dedication to service in its purest form. As we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April […]
Putting the “Service” in Serviceman
As Grand Valley Power’s resident grumpy old man, one of my contributions to delivering great hometown service to our members is identifying things that don’t constitute good service. That way, we can avoid them. These are the things that make a grumpy old man even grumpier: Being helped by someone with a dour expression on […]
Safety: Our Top Priority
Safety is a critical aspect of any electric utility, particularly in rural electric cooperatives that serve vast and often remote areas. As your local rural electric cooperative, GCEA provides essential electrical services to the communities it serves, ensuring that homes and businesses have safe, reliable power. However, the delivery of electricity comes with inherent risks, […]
The Lowdown on Locates
Planning plays a big part in any project. If your project involves digging, please remember to call 811 to have underground utilities located and marked prior to beginning your project. According to the Common Ground Alliance, roughly every 62 seconds there is an underground utility strike causing service outages, property damage, and injuries. If you […]
Landscaping to Save Energy
Q: How can landscaping help lower my energy bill? A: There’s a lot going on in the space around our homes. Competing factors of aesthetics, safety, energy efficiency, water conservation, and more are a lot to consider. Thoughtful planning and good design can address these factors. Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a […]