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 […]
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 […]