Rooted in Reliability, Powered By Purpose
2026 Rate Changes Announced At Mountain View Electric Association, we know that safety, reliability, affordability, and transparency matter to our members. As a not-for-profit cooperative, we don’t answer to shareholders—we answer to you. That guiding principle shapes every decision we make, especially when it comes to balancing rising costs with long-term rate stability. Last month, […]
Wired for Service
A 2 a.m. phone call almost always means bad news. For San Isabel Electric lineworkers Eric Guadagnoli, Tim Paulson, and Matt Zagar it means there’s a power outage, medical emergency, or, a fire is raging, and it’s time for them to move. All three men balance full-time lineworker careers with serving as volunteer firefighters in […]
Reflecting on Progress, Planning for the Future
As we close another year, I want to pause and express gratitude — for you, the members of Y-W Electric Association, Inc. — for your continued trust and support. Our cooperative was built on the promise of people coming together to improve the quality of life in their communities, and that promise still guides everything […]
Rate Change and Capital Credit Retirement
It’s hard to believe that we’re approaching the end of another year. With our busy lives, it seems that each year goes quicker than the last. Each September, K.C. Electric Association staff begins the process of developing our annual capital and operation budget for the next year. The final budget will not be approved by […]
House of Neighborly Service
A Mission Rooted in Community When residents in the Thompson R2-J School District — which includes Loveland, Berthoud, and parts of Fort Collins, Johnstown and Windsor — as well as anyone with a Berthoud address face hardship, House of Neighborly Service (HNS) steps in as a beacon of hope. HNS is committed to helping those […]
Reflecting on Progress, Planning for the Future
As we close another year, I want to pause and express gratitude — to you, the members of Highline Electric Association — for your continued trust and support. Our cooperative was built on the promise of people coming together to improve the quality of life in their communities, and that promise still guides everything we […]
Stepping Away
Regular readers of this magazine know that my days as CEO of Grand Valley Power are numbered. I will step away from this job on January 2, 2026, after 14 years of service to the members of our cooperative. My hope is that my time spent here has been as positive for you as it […]
Strength Through Empowerment
In 2023, GCEA’s board of directors created a strategic plan built around three enduring priorities and five strategic priorities. Throughout this year’s Colorado Country Life issues, we’ve highlighted each of those priorities, along with the Seven Cooperative Principles that guide us. To close out the year, I want to focus on one of the most […]
Safety First
Beyond Opening the Box, Take steps to operate a generator safely When the electricity goes out, your initial thought might be to run to the closest hardware or big box store and buy a generator. However, using a generator should not be taken lightly. It can be dangerous and even life-threatening if used incorrectly. There […]