Beat the Heat
As the days grow longer and temperatures climb, it’s a great time to think about how our energy use shifts during the summer months. When the heat sets in, air conditioners work harder to keep our homes comfortable, and our electricity use increases. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same […]
Join Us for MCREA’s Member Appreciation Picnic
It’s that time of year! I’m excited to invite Morgan County REA members to our fifth annual Member Appreciation Picnic. This event will take place on Wednesday, June 10, from 5-7 p.m. at our headquarters. The picnic is a great opportunity to gather with our community and share how MCREA is working to serve you […]
Why Vegetation Management Matters
There’s something timeless about trees. They ground us. They remind us of where we’ve been, and they stretch toward what’s ahead. Here in our community, we take pride in the natural beauty that surrounds us — the shade on a summer afternoon, the colors that mark the changing seasons, the quiet strength of something that […]
Coordinating Power Across the Grid
When you flip a switch, electricity is there — instant, reliable, and ready to power your day. But behind that simple moment is a carefully coordinated system made up of many “grid power players,” all working together to keep the lights on. At Highline Electric Association, we think it’s important for our members to understand […]
Wildfire Risk Reduction: It’s a Community Effort
Wildfire season is growing longer and more severe across the West, and Grand Valley Power’s service territory is no exception. Hotter temperatures, drier conditions, and stronger winds mean the risk of wildfire affects us all. Unfortunately, given the current conditions, it’s only a matter of time before a wildfire will break out. Reducing that risk […]
Delivering Value
2025 Annual Report Board president Weinberg noted in his article that a service mindset starts with asking “What do our members need?” In one form or another, we ask ourselves this question every day. The short answer is that our members deserve the highest value possible. So, what goes into the calculation of high value? […]
2026 Report to EEA Members
2026 Annual Report SAFETY The year 2025 continued an eight-year run without any lost time accidents. However, we regret to inform you that we experienced a serious accident in early 2026. While a crew was doing line work, a piece of equipment broke and set off a chain reaction that led to an employee falling […]
Western Power Market Expansion
RTO partnerships help electric co-op consumers There’s a certain kind of news that makes energy insiders light up and leaves everyone else wondering what we’re so excited about. The expansion of the Southwest Power Pool into the West falls squarely into this category. For most people, “power pool” might conjure images of Olympic swimmers doing […]