MESSAGE FROM BOARD PRESIDENT JACQUE SIKES AND GENERAL MANAGER RYAN ELARTON
Providing our members with safe, reliable, affordable electricity with a service-first mindset is the foundation of everything we do at San Isabel Electric. As we reflect on another year of serving you, the members of San Isabel Electric, we want to express our gratitude to the people who make it all possible: our employees, our […]
The Legend of Kahuna: Honoring Colorado’s Most Famous Elk
Park rangers and town officials have been trying to educate onlookers for decades to stay at least 75 feet away from elk, but teaching naive viewers to keep their distance has been a challenge, especially in autumn when thousands of tourists pour into the area to witness the fall rut, attend the annual Estes Elk […]
Co-ops Defend Against AI-Powered Cyber Threats
In November 2021, Delta-Montrose Electric Association suffered one of the worst cyberattacks in the history of electric utilities in the United States. Though the attack did not result in outages or disclosure of member data, it corrupted decades’ worth of records and disabled DMEA’s billing, telephones, email, and other systems. It required many weeks of […]
Find Hidden Energy Users at Home
Q: This summer, I programmed my thermostat to the recommended settings for energy efficiency. What else can I do to save energy in my home? A: It is easy to overlook the hidden energy users in our homes. Yet, every plugged-in device and ready-to-use appliance can lead to higher electric bills. Let’s see if we […]
Eggs Benedict: A weekend favorite made simple
Skip the restaurant and bring this classic brunch dish to your kitchen. Rich, creamy, and savory hollandaise sauce atop poached eggs on a perfectly toasted English muffin make for an irresistible flavor and texture. INGREDIENTS Hollandaise Sauce Eggs Benedict INSTRUCTIONS TIP: If your hollandaise thickens too much or seizes, slowly whisk in a little bit […]
High-Demand Energy
Saving electricy during peak times benefits all Conserving electricity during peak energy use times can benefit our entire community. “Peak times” refer to periods of the day when the demand for electricity is highest. Think early mornings when people are getting ready for work or school and evenings when families return home, cook dinner and […]
Understanding Fair Rates
SDCEA works to keep your power affordable SDCEA exists for one fundamental purpose: to serve you, our member-owners. This commitment means delivering safe, reliable power exactly when you need it while maintaining the lowest possible rates. As our area’s population grows, energy is being consumed in new ways and at different times, which is increasing […]
A Week in the Rockies
Bella Petrino’s adventures at Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp Each July, electric cooperatives from across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma select promising high school students from their membership to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp near Steamboat Springs. The weeklong educational trip is focused on leadership development, learning more about electric cooperatives, and meeting new people. This […]
Powering a Cleaner Future
At GCEA, environmental stewardship isn’t just an aspiration — it’s an important part of our strategic plan. As a member-owned cooperative located in the heart of Colorado’s natural beauty, we recognize the vital role we play in protecting the environment while keeping the lights on for our community. GCEA is committed to leading the way […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department In the mountains west of Fort Collins, neighbors are more than just the people down the road — they’re often your first line of help in an emergency. That’s the spirit fueling the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (RCVFD) and keeping it strong for 50 years. Assistant Chief Carol Dollar, […]