SDCEA Announces New CEO
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association announces Jon Beyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, set to officially begin his tenure on July 7. Beyer succeeds CEO Gary Kelly, who will retire this month. “This marks an exciting new chapter for our organization as we continue our mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable services to […]
Kim Elementary Students Tour SECPA Warehouse
Kim Elementary students visited Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) for a field trip and had a great time. They learned all about the things linemen do every day, like putting a nut on an eye-bolt with thick rubber gloves, changing a fuse, and fixing a broken wire. The students also saw a lineman quickly climb […]
Stepping Stones of Windsor
Providing Financial Help in the Weld RE-4 School District to Prevent Homelessness A sudden eviction notice slips under the door. A utility shut-off looms. For some families in Windsor, Severance, and West Greeley, these are not distant worries — they are crises that, if left unchecked, can topple a parent’s stability or a child’s well-being. […]
Operation Roundup
This month, I am proud to spotlight a Mountain View Electric Association program that shows how much we can accomplish when we work together to help our co-op communities and members in need. At MVEA, pennies add up to great things through the Operation Round Up program. What is Operation Round Up? Operation Round Up […]
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives around the world operate according to the same set of seven core principles and values, adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are a key reason why electric cooperatives like Highline Electric Association operate differently from other electric utilities and put the needs of our members first. The sixth principle is Cooperation Among […]
Who Owns What?
Understanding electric equipment responsibilities As July rolls in with rising temperatures, it also brings the increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community. Y-W Electric Association is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore power safely, but […]
Your Vote is Critical
As a Grand Valley Power board member, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the impact of community involvement up close — and nothing reflects that impact more powerfully than member voting. Unlike large investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives are built on the principle of democratic member control. At Grand Valley Power, you are more than a […]
When the Power Goes Out, So Do We
Summer is a great time for gathering with family and friends, attending community events, and enjoying the sunshine. While summertime can be full of fun and adventure, we can still find ourselves dealing with not-so-fun things — like power outages. Believe me, at Morgan County REA, we hate when the power goes out as much […]
Poudre Canyon
Colorado’s outdoor playground Prepare to slow down and watch for wildlife — including bighorn sheep on rocky cliffs and bold kayakers in the whitewater — as you drive State Highway 14 through Poudre Canyon northwest of Fort Collins. Summer is a great time to experience everything this 40-mile canyon and the Cache la Poudre River […]