Rooted in Reliability | 2024 Annual Report
During a time of rapid transformation across the utility industry, Mountain View Electric Association remains steadfast in our mission to provide safe, reliable, affordable, and responsible electric service to our co-op members. While safety will always be our top priority, as we look ahead, reliability will take center stage as we work to further strengthen […]
Faces, Places & Voices Of PVREA: Hadley Lemburg
Electricity is all around us — whether starting your coffee maker in the morning or keeping your home bright at night, electricity is a familiar constant that we utilize every day. But like with most things we become comfortable with, there’s a tendency to become complacent. May is National Electrical Safety Month and our Safety […]
SDCEA to Host 85th Annual Meeting in June
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, Inc. will host its 85th Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Buena Vista. This year, all board positions are uncontested, so there will be no election. YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, June 19, 2025 Buena Vista High School — Performance Flex/Athletic Commons 599 S. Railroad […]
Here to Help You Save
When summer heats up, our electric bills tend to increase as air conditioners are working overtime, driving up home energy consumption. Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) is your local not-for-profit electricity provider, and we are committed to helping you beat the heat without breaking the bank. We want to make sure you know about programs […]
The Power of a Pole
If you’re reading this, chances are, a utility pole is helping make it happen. These tall, unassuming structures are the backbone of the electric grid, delivering power to homes and businesses across our region. Some of them have stood the test of time and mother nature — but keeping them in top shape is no […]
Power Your Life Safely
May is electrical safety month Every May, Electrical Safety Month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of preventing electrical hazards at home. Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, but if handled improperly, it can pose serious risks, including injuries and property damage. Y-W Electric Association, Inc. understands the risks associated with […]
Power to the People
During your time as a GCEA member, you may have wondered what role you play in a member-owned electric cooperative. Beyond paying your monthly electric bill, what more can you contribute, and how is your participation valuable? As a GCEA member, you are more than just a customer. You are a part-owner of your electric […]
The Lowdown on Locates
Planning plays a big part in any project. If your project involves digging, please remember to call 811 to have underground utilities located and marked prior to beginning your project. According to the Common Ground Alliance, roughly every 62 seconds there is an underground utility strike causing service outages, property damage, and injuries. If you […]
Safety: Our Top Priority
Safety is a critical aspect of any electric utility, particularly in rural electric cooperatives that serve vast and often remote areas. As your local rural electric cooperative, GCEA provides essential electrical services to the communities it serves, ensuring that homes and businesses have safe, reliable power. However, the delivery of electricity comes with inherent risks, […]
Putting the “Service” in Serviceman
As Grand Valley Power’s resident grumpy old man, one of my contributions to delivering great hometown service to our members is identifying things that don’t constitute good service. That way, we can avoid them. These are the things that make a grumpy old man even grumpier: Being helped by someone with a dour expression on […]