Planning for Growth: Power You Can Count On
Change isn’t new to the electric industry, but how we handle change matters. As conversations evolve regarding possible data centers in our area, I want you to understand how your cooperative approaches growth, and why your interests remain at the center of every decision we make. Data centers are facilities that store and process digital […]
Is Off-Peak Plus Right For You?
It was 90 degrees in March. Did winter even happen? Hotter than average summer temperatures are expected across much of Colorado this year, which may lead to many households using more electricity than usual. With that in mind, and finances already stretched thin, now might be a good time for some San Isabel Electric members […]
Your Energy, Your Control
We know that many of our members are facing challenging times, and no one wants to see rising electricity bills. As a not-for-profit, member-run cooperative, we have a responsibility to focus on safety, reliability, and affordability. Amid widespread cost increases across the industry and in our everyday lives, the focus on affordability is becoming a […]
Reducing Wildfire Risk
Gone are the days when wildfires were primarily confined to the western United States. Rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and shifting weather patterns are creating dangerous conditions in places that historically experienced few major fires. Today, more than 30 states face elevated wildfire risk. The reality is clear: wildfire risk is no longer regional — it […]
Join Fellow Co-op Members at the 2026 Annual Meeting
It’s that time of year again. Y-W Electric Association, Inc. is gearing up for its annual meeting, which will be held June 9 at the Akron Headquarters. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a meal, the business meeting and door prize drawings will start at 6 p.m. The annual meeting is a special time […]
Oh Be Joyful Solar
As your local electric cooperative, GCEA is focused on delivering reliable, cost-effective energy solutions that benefit its members. One of its newest projects — the 1.125-megawatt Oh Be Joyful (OBJ) solar array in Crested Butte — was developed in partnership with local organizations and solar developer Outshine Energy. The following Q&A answers common questions about […]
Spring Into Action
April is a good time to make plans and start discussions with contractors about changes you want to make to your home during the warmer, longer days of summer. Homes require maintenance to keep them comfortable and safe. The age of your home and its major systems like the roof, windows, and heating and cooling […]
Thank You to Our Lineworkers and Families
A black and white photo, circa early 1900s, hangs in my office. It captures a group of six linemen using pike poles to hoist a power pole up in the air on what I can only imagine was a sunny day in a rugged mountain meadow. What I see in this photo is extreme determination […]
On the Line: A lineman’s story of service and teamwork
When I was asked to tell specific stories about my time as a GCEA lineman for Colorado Country Life, it was hard to pick just one. There have been so many memorable moments in my career thus far. From the moment I was hired as an apprentice up until now, just about every moment has […]
Lineworkers are Ready When it Matters Most
As General Manager of Highline Electric Association, I have the unique privilege of seeing first hand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave men and women who make that possible every single day — our lineworkers. When storms impact […]