Committed to Safety: Wildfire Risk & Outage Response Changes
As both a member of Mountain View Electric Association and your CEO, I know many of you have noticed an increase in power outages and longer restoration times recently. I have as well. For those who have reached out with questions or frustrations, I want you to know that we hear you. When the power […]
The Aspen Acres Fire
Our beloved communities in southern Colorado have been devastated by the Aspen Acres Fire. When I am writing this column, the fire has burned over 99,000 acres and is 36% contained. High winds and dry conditions have made it spread far and fast. We have all seen the destruction and impact the fire is having […]
Wildfire Mitigation: Preparing today for a resilient tomorrow
This past year has been unusually hot and dry in the central Colorado Rockies and all over Colorado, which has seen conditions that are prime for elevated wildfire risk and multiple wildfires. As temperatures remain high and moisture continues to trend low, wildfire mitigation is more important than ever. Sangre de Cristo Electric Association prioritizes […]
Making Sense of Your Electric Bill
August is typically one of the warmest months of the year, and that means air conditioners across our community are working overtime to keep homes comfortable. During periods of extreme heat, many members may see an increase in their electric bill and wonder what factors contribute to the cost of electricity. At Southeast Colorado Power […]
Navigating Your Power Bill
August is typically one of the warmest months of the year, and that means air conditioners across our community are working overtime to keep homes comfortable. During periods of extreme heat, many members may see an increase on their electric bill and wonder what factors contribute to the cost of electricity. We at Y-W Electric […]
Check the Hour
Summer heat can mean more electricity use. Air conditioners run longer, refrigerators work harder, and daily routines like cooking and 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. At Empire Electric Association, our priority is delivering safe, reliable and […]
Democratic Member Control: Service Beyond Self
One of the things I deeply respect about our military men and women is their commitment to something greater than themselves. Service members willingly sacrifice personal comfort, time with family, and often their own safety in support of their communities and our nation. Their example reminds us that strong organizations and strong communities depend on […]
Your Piece of the Pie: Understanding GCEA Capital Credits
At GCEA, we’re powered by people, not profits. Unlike investor-owned utilities, we don’t serve outside shareholders. We serve you, our members. That’s the cooperative difference. Because the members we serve are also the owners of GCEA, every decision we make is focused on strengthening our local communities. Instead of sending profits elsewhere, we reinvest margins […]
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. […]
Restoring Power Safely and Efficiently
We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it: power outages occasionally happen. For most K.C. Electric Association members, outages are rare and only last a short period of time. But when major storms impact our area, extended outages can sometime be unavoidable. When the power goes out, how do K.C. […]