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The utility industry has changed significantly over the years and so has Morgan County REA. Our grid is as complex as it’s ever been, with the addition of new technologies and improved equipment. Both the system itself and our day-to-day operations look different than they did 60, 30, or even just 15 years ago. When […]

80th Annual Meeting Recap

Thank you to all of our members who attended K.C. Electric Association’s 80th Annual Meeting in Seibert. I know June is a busy time of year for our membership and I’m grateful for the members who could attend the meeting. K.C. Electric is served by a nine-person board of directors that is elected by the […]

Understanding Your Electric Bill

August is typically one of the warmest months of the year, and that means air conditioners across our community are working overtime to keep homes comfortable. During periods of extreme heat, many members may see an increase in their electric bill and wonder what factors contribute to the cost of electricity. At Highline Electric Association, […]

Propane Heat vs. Electric Heat Pumps: Is it time to make the switch?

Replacing a propane heating system with an electric heat pump is one of the most practical ways to reduce energy costs, improve comfort, and decrease dependence on delivered fuels. Heat pumps can lower heating costs by up to 50% while providing both heating and cooling from a single system. Unlike propane furnaces, heat pumps do […]

Keeping Rates Fair and Transparent

Whenever we at Grand Valley Power discuss electric rates, you’ll likely hear the term “cost-of-service study.” At its basic premise, this study helps us understand what it costs to provide electricity to our members — and that’s true, but there’s a bit more behind it. A cost-of-service study blends accounting, finance, economics, and engineering to […]

An Evolving Power Market

While Empire Electric Association continues to see modest load growth in our area, some parts of the nation are experiencing a far more rapid pace, and the overall impact on the wholesale electricity market is an increase in the cost for the facilities required to generate and deliver safe and reliable power. This, coupled with […]