Unclaimed Capital Credits

Every year, San Isabel Electric sends out thousands of capital credit checks, but not all of them get cashed. Instead of sitting unused, those unclaimed dollars are transformed into community investments that improve safety, education, and quality of life across southern Colorado. One recent example: a state-of-the-art “burn box” that gives firefighters the live-fire training […]

MCREA 2025 Annual Report

2025 Annual Report On behalf of the board of directors, management, and employees of Morgan County Rural Electric Association, Inc., we are pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report. MCREA is a not-for-profit electric cooperative dedicated to serving our members by providing safe, reliable energy, while maintaining a strong tradition and a clear vision for […]

Powering the Future: Balancing data center demand and reliability

Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours — and there is good reason for that. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow, and access to transmission lines that can move large amounts of power. As many […]

Digging? Call 811 First

Springtime will be here before we know it, and that means thoughts of winter recreation are coming to an end and digging, planting, and building are now on our minds. You may have dreams of beautiful landscaping or moving ground for a new foundation, but before you dig, it is wise to think first what […]

Wired for Growth

Balancing data center demand and relaibility Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more and more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours — and there is good reason for that. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow, and access to transmission lines that […]

Grounded in Community, Guided by Principles

It is with great pride that I pen my first column for Colorado Country Life as Grand Valley Power’s new chief executive officer. But it might not be the type of pride you’d expect. This pride is rooted in the opportunity to stand alongside the talented team at Grand Valley Power and lead within our […]

Full Court Press

Even people who are not big college basketball fans know about the NCAA basketball tournament this month. It is the culmination of the season where teams that have worked hard to prepare and that have executed their plans will have a chance to shine on the national stage. For those unfamiliar with basketball strategy, some […]

Electric Grid Reliability During Weather Events

Last month, I wrote to you about the importance of maintaining accurate contact information for you — the members of Y-W Electric Association, Inc. One of the key reasons we ask for updated contact details is so we can keep you “in the know” about electric grid conditions, especially during weather events that may impact […]