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 […]
Decisions That Matter: CEO Search and Rate Review
Hard at work for our members, the Grand Valley Power Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the cooperative’s future. The board accomplishes this through three responsibilities: Establish policies and strategic direction, hire and evaluate the CEO, and set fair and equitable rates. All of these tasks are heavy lifts, but perhaps none […]
Helping You Save
Are you interested in saving money, reducing your environmental footprint, or modernizing your home? Empire Electric Association’s Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program delivers a powerful incentive package to help offset the initial cost of high-efficiency appliances, HVAC systems, outdoor electric powered equipment, and more. Upfront costs for energy-efficiency upgrades and home improvements can be a […]
The Power of Preparation
With severe weather events occurring now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water, and supplies to last at least a few days. Here at Y-W Electric Association, Inc., we care about your safety. Planning for an emergency today can […]
Reliable, Safe, and Affordable Power
Our mission, and the primary job of an electric cooperative, is to deliver electricity to its member-owners in a reliable, safe, and affordable manner. This has always been a challenging job, and it is not getting any easier. K.C. Electric Association employees do a great job maintaining and improving our electric grid. We have invested […]
Power Rush Hour
Conserving electricity during peak energy use times not only lowers your monthly bill — it can benefit our entire cooperative. “Peak time” refers to periods of the day when the demand for electricity is highest. In the winter, these peaks occur during early mornings when people are getting ready for work or school, and evenings […]
Building Hope
It’s hard to believe that just a few hundred miles from our service territory, over 10,000 families still live without access to safe food storage and running water at home. The Navajo Nation spans more than 27,000 square miles — larger than the state of West Virginia — yet many homes do not have electricity. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]