The Path To Efficiency Independence
While fireworks and Independence Day parades are synonymous with the Fourth of July, no such fanfare comes to mind when discussing energy efficiency. Perhaps it should. If you think about it, energy efficiency not only benefits individuals and families, but the country as a whole. Energy efficiency combined with energy conservation and advances in technology […]
Shift Timing, Shift Savings
As we settle into the heat of July, our homes naturally use more electricity. Air conditioners run longer; refrigerators work harder, and daily routines — from cooking dinner to doing laundry — often overlap during the warmest parts of the day. That’s also when the demand for electricity across our community is at its highest. […]
2026 Report to EEA Members
2026 Annual Report SAFETY The year 2025 continued an eight-year run without any lost time accidents. However, we regret to inform you that we experienced a serious accident in early 2026. While a crew was doing line work, a piece of equipment broke and set off a chain reaction that led to an employee falling […]
Delivering Value
2025 Annual Report Board president Weinberg noted in his article that a service mindset starts with asking “What do our members need?” In one form or another, we ask ourselves this question every day. The short answer is that our members deserve the highest value possible. So, what goes into the calculation of high value? […]
Wildfire Risk Reduction: It’s a Community Effort
Wildfire season is growing longer and more severe across the West, and Grand Valley Power’s service territory is no exception. Hotter temperatures, drier conditions, and stronger winds mean the risk of wildfire affects us all. Unfortunately, given the current conditions, it’s only a matter of time before a wildfire will break out. Reducing that risk […]
Coordinating Power Across the Grid
When you flip a switch, electricity is there — instant, reliable, and ready to power your day. But behind that simple moment is a carefully coordinated system made up of many “grid power players,” all working together to keep the lights on. At Highline Electric Association, we think it’s important for our members to understand […]
Why Vegetation Management Matters
There’s something timeless about trees. They ground us. They remind us of where we’ve been, and they stretch toward what’s ahead. Here in our community, we take pride in the natural beauty that surrounds us — the shade on a summer afternoon, the colors that mark the changing seasons, the quiet strength of something that […]
Join Us for MCREA’s Member Appreciation Picnic
It’s that time of year! I’m excited to invite Morgan County REA members to our fifth annual Member Appreciation Picnic. This event will take place on Wednesday, June 10, from 5-7 p.m. at our headquarters. The picnic is a great opportunity to gather with our community and share how MCREA is working to serve you […]
Beat the Heat
As the days grow longer and temperatures climb, it’s a great time to think about how our energy use shifts during the summer months. When the heat sets in, air conditioners work harder to keep our homes comfortable, and our electricity use increases. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same […]
Run for the Board
Two seats on the San Isabel Electric Association Board of Directors are up for election this year. Seats in the following districts are for a three-year term: SIEA members who intend to run in the election may either be nominated or they may submit a petition. Nominations: A candidate may be selected during the nominating […]