$50K in Scholarships Awarded
This spring, SIEA awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to 41 local students who are committed to continuing their education at a trade school, lineworker school, or a four-year college or university. The scholarship program began in 1990 and has been growing steadily ever since. BRENDON BEACH MEMORIAL LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIP The Brendon Beach Memorial Lineworker […]
CEO Report
As we reflected on 2024 at the annual meeting in April, I am pleased to report it was another good year for Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA). We continued our moderate growth pattern and ended the year with an increase of 49 consumers over 2023 for a total of 10,914 consumers by the end of […]
2024 Annual Report
2024 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS STRATEGIC PLAN 2024 was a defining year for SDCEA as the Board of Directors and staff developed comprehensive strategic goals to guide the cooperative’s future. Our key objectives are to: INVESTING IN RELIABLE SERVICE Our long-term commitment to resilience led to the continuation of a six-year work plan, infusing $22 million into […]
Faces, Places & Voices Of PVREA
Community-Driven Support for At-Risk Youth In Northern Colorado, one organization is making a lasting difference in the lives of at-risk youth. NoCo Unify — Northern Colorado United for Youth — has become a beacon of hope and opportunity, providing critical financial assistance to child-focused charities and programs. Since its founding in 2007, the nonprofit has […]
Beat the Heat
MVEA Programs Save Energy and Money As the days grow longer and the temperatures soar, it’s the perfect time to share Mountain View Electric Association programs to help members beat the summer heat and manage their electric use. When outdoor temperatures climb, our electricity use increases. That’s because our air conditioners are running longer and […]
Join Us for Morgan County REA’s Member Appreciation Picnic
It’s that time of year! I’m excited to invite our members to join us for Morgan County REA’s fourth annual Member Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, June 12, from 5–7 p.m. Hosted at MCREA headquarters at 734 Barlow Road in Fort Morgan, the picnic is a great opportunity to gather with neighbors and see how MCREA […]
Energy Scams Unmasked
Consumers with telephone, internet, and electricity connections have long been targets for utility scams. But in today’s digital world, every swipe and click increases the risk of potential scams. Scammers are more sophisticated than ever before, and they understand our increasing reliance on technology. With their sharpened digital knives, scammers have adapted their tactics to […]
2025 Annual Meeting
Report to the Members SAFETY EEA’s mission is to safely, responsibly, and reliably meet the electrical energy needs of our member-owners. You’ll notice that safety is mentioned first. That is because safety is imperative in our business. It takes a continuous focus on safety to be successful in our inherently hazardous and unforgiving industry. We […]
A Penny Saved
Who hasn’t heard the Benjamin Franklin quote, “A penny saved is a penny earned?” The cooperative business model is an excellent example of how this advice is turned into reality for cooperative member-owners. It is one of the tools we use to keep our grid reliable and rates affordable. Empire Electric Association is a not-for-profit […]
Substation Expansion Strengthens Reliability
As consumers, we assume the electricity we need will be there when we push the brew button every morning. But as a distribution co-op, we know we must plan for infrastructure improvements to maintain the reliability Grand Valley Power members expect. One such improvement project has been occurring over the last two months at our […]