Grounded in Community, Guided by Principles
It is with great pride that I pen my first column for Colorado Country Life as Grand Valley Power’s new chief executive officer. But it might not be the type of pride you’d expect. This pride is rooted in the opportunity to stand alongside the talented team at Grand Valley Power and lead within our […]
Wired for Growth
Balancing data center demand and relaibility Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more and more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours — and there is good reason for that. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow, and access to transmission lines that […]
Digging? Call 811 First
Springtime will be here before we know it, and that means thoughts of winter recreation are coming to an end and digging, planting, and building are now on our minds. You may have dreams of beautiful landscaping or moving ground for a new foundation, but before you dig, it is wise to think first what […]
Powering the Future: Balancing data center demand and reliability
Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours — and there is good reason for that. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow, and access to transmission lines that can move large amounts of power. As many […]
MCREA 2025 Annual Report
2025 Annual Report On behalf of the board of directors, management, and employees of Morgan County Rural Electric Association, Inc., we are pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report. MCREA is a not-for-profit electric cooperative dedicated to serving our members by providing safe, reliable energy, while maintaining a strong tradition and a clear vision for […]
Unclaimed Capital Credits
Every year, San Isabel Electric sends out thousands of capital credit checks, but not all of them get cashed. Instead of sitting unused, those unclaimed dollars are transformed into community investments that improve safety, education, and quality of life across southern Colorado. One recent example: a state-of-the-art “burn box” that gives firefighters the live-fire training […]
Managing Demand at Home
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association is a not-for-profit electric cooperative, and we exist to serve our communities. In that spirit, we are always looking for ways to make your essential electricity more affordable, particularly as energy costs continue to rise. We are designing new programs to give members more options to manage the costs of […]
Balancing data center demand and reliability
Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours — and there is good reason for that. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow, and access to transmission lines that can move large amounts of power. What makes […]
Turning Strategy Into Action
Last month we talked about the importance of investing in the electric system that serves you by strengthening reliability through technology, maintenance, and long-term planning. This month, I want to share how those investments are being put to work through our 2026 Strategy Map and the major initiatives that will deliver measurable benefits to our […]
Mercy Housing: A Place Where Care Comes First
When Carol unlocks her workplace at Springfield Court Apartments each morning, she’s not just opening a management office. She opens a place of stability, dignity, and hope. Springfield Court Apartments in Fort Collins is part of Mercy Housing, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating stable, vibrant communities through affordable, service-enriched housing. Operating in 28 […]