SDCEA Annual Report
2025 Annual Report 2025 was an exciting year at Sangre de Cristo Electric Association. I took the helm as CEO and, alongside my team, jumped right into working to make our system future-ready. Importantly, the changing landscape of wholesale power pricing required a restructuring of the cooperative’s rates. Doing so allowed us to begin to […]
2025 Year in Review at SECPA
2025 Annual Report Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) held its annual meeting in Springfield on April 23, 2026, and I would like to personally thank everyone who helped put this meeting together. It takes several people and many hours to plan and execute an annual meeting. I would also like to thank the Baca County […]
Meet Y-W Electric’s Board Candidates
2025 Annual Report LARRY HILL(DISTRICT NO. 7 – TOWN OF AKRON, CO) Larry Hill and his wife Glenna have been residents of Akron CO for thirty-one years. They have two adult sons who graduated from Akron High School. Glenna works part time for the Akron School District. Larry retired from the Department of Energy-Western Area […]
Sergio Baquera, A Lineman’s Perspective
Sergio didn’t travel to Washington, D.C., to be a co-op spokesperson. He went as a lineman — someone who works in the field, understands the risks, and keeps the lights on for his community. But during the NRECA Legislative Conference this spring, his perspective carried beyond the job site and into conversations with lawmakers on […]
Easements Are Essential
The terms “easement” and “right-of-way” may sound like neighborhood covenant lingo and a traffic sign message respectively, but they exist to help Empire Electric Association and other utilities provide quality service. If you’re a homeowner, you most likely own the property your home sits on; however, utility companies have the right to use parts of […]
New Technologies Drive Member Questions
When new technology in the energy industry piques the interest of our members, they call Grand Valley Power to ask about it. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your trusted energy advisor. Some new technologies can impact the cooperative in ways members might not realize, and we like to discuss those issues and raise […]
Reducing the Risk of Wildfires
The fires that have burned across west central Nebraska early this spring are a stark reminder of the elevated wildfire risk we currently face. The unusually dry winter coupled with the all too common windy days of spring have created a dangerous combination. At Highline Electric Association, protecting our members and the communities we serve […]
80th Annual Meeting
2026 KC Electric Association Annual Report You are cordially invited to K.C. Electric Association’s 80th Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday June 4 at Hi-Plains High School in Seibert. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. K.C. Electric is served by a nine-member board of directors which is elected […]
Wildfire Prevention is Key for Your Cooperative
In the past, “wildfire prevention” brought memories of summer camping trips and seeing Smokey Bear warning signs posted throughout national parks. Today though, wildfire risk isn’t just a concern for mountain ranges and heavily forested areas. It is a real threat to our region, including our home here on the plains. The warmer temperatures, prolonged […]
2025 Annual Report: Rooted in Reliability
At Mountain View Electric Association, everything we do is rooted in reliability and grounded in our commitment to our members, neighbors, and the communities we serve. As a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative, the decisions we make are guided by you, and every investment is made with your needs in mind. That guiding principle is especially important […]