Who Owns What?
Understanding electric equipment responsibilities As summer continues with long days and rising temperatures, it also brings the increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community. Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and […]
Our Energy Transition
I am honored to be the new Chief Executive Officer at Sangre de Cristo Electric Association. I have worked for electric cooperatives for more than 29 years in various roles, both at the power supply level and the distribution cooperative level. I am joining SDCEA at an important time in the utility industry. The saying […]
2025 Youth Tour
Each year, hundreds of students — selected by their local electric cooperatives — travel to Washington, D.C., for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The idea for Youth Tour came from President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1957, when he was a still a United States senator. Johnson suggested, “sending youngsters to the nation’s capital where they […]
Historic Adventures: Your Kids in D.C.
Exploring the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress; meeting with legislative leaders from Colorado; visiting museums and memorials; and making memories that will last a lifetime while learning about the cooperative difference — meet this year’s Washington, D.C. Youth Tour Representatives! Audra Didier What experience stands out in your mind the most? “The entire […]
When the Power Goes Out, So Do We
Summer is a great time for gathering with family and friends, attending community events, and enjoying the sunshine. While summertime can be full of fun and adventure, we can still find ourselves dealing with not-so-fun things — like power outages. Believe me, at Morgan County REA, we hate when the power goes out as much […]
Your Vote is Critical
As a Grand Valley Power board member, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the impact of community involvement up close — and nothing reflects that impact more powerfully than member voting. Unlike large investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives are built on the principle of democratic member control. At Grand Valley Power, you are more than a […]
Who Owns What?
Understanding electric equipment responsibilities As July rolls in with rising temperatures, it also brings the increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community. Y-W Electric Association is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore power safely, but […]
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives around the world operate according to the same set of seven core principles and values, adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are a key reason why electric cooperatives like Highline Electric Association operate differently from other electric utilities and put the needs of our members first. The sixth principle is Cooperation Among […]
Operation Roundup
This month, I am proud to spotlight a Mountain View Electric Association program that shows how much we can accomplish when we work together to help our co-op communities and members in need. At MVEA, pennies add up to great things through the Operation Round Up program. What is Operation Round Up? Operation Round Up […]
Stepping Stones of Windsor
Providing Financial Help in the Weld RE-4 School District to Prevent Homelessness A sudden eviction notice slips under the door. A utility shut-off looms. For some families in Windsor, Severance, and West Greeley, these are not distant worries — they are crises that, if left unchecked, can topple a parent’s stability or a child’s well-being. […]