Putting the “Service” in Serviceman
As Grand Valley Power’s resident grumpy old man, one of my contributions to delivering great hometown service to our members is identifying things that don’t constitute good service. That way, we can avoid them. These are the things that make a grumpy old man even grumpier: Being helped by someone with a dour expression on […]
Lineworkers: Wired for Service
In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still nestled in our beds, lineworkers begin their day, often clad in flame-resistant clothing, safety goggles, rubber gloves, and thick, heavy boots. They are the individuals who epitomize dedication to service in its purest form. As we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April […]
Lives on the Line
Lineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and every April, K.C. Electric Association takes the time to thank our extraordinary linemen who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our local communities. Most of us have never had to live without electricity for an extended period of time and we […]
Happy Birthday, Morgan County REA!
Morgan County REA has been around a long time — 88 years to be exact. The Association was organized on April 27, 1937, with plans to bring power to rural parts of Morgan County; it was just the third electric cooperative in the state of Colorado. The first 175 miles of power lines were energized […]
Lineworkers are wired to serve
It’s fitting that Colorado Lineworker Appreciation Day is in April — a time of year when powerful spring storms highlight the heroic efforts of the lineworkers who keep the lights on and our communities powered through blizzard conditions and gale force winds. In our modern world, it is easy to forget that when the electricity […]
Heros in Hardhats: Honoring Our Lineman & the Team Behind Your Power
On April 14 — National Lineman Appreciation Day — we pause to recognize the extraordinary dedication of those who keep our lights on – specifically your PVREA linemen. Lineman Appreciation Day is more than just a date on our calendar. It is a moment to honor those who brave storms, scale towering poles, and work […]
Cooperative Farewell: Serving Our Members
This summer, I will retire from my role as Sangre de Cristo Electric Association’s CEO. The search for my successor is currently underway, and updates on that process will be shared with you in the coming months. As I prepare to step away, I cannot help but reflect on the tremendous honor it has been […]
Capital Credits
Click here to find a list of names of people who have an unclaimed capital credit from San Isabel Electric Association. The electric cooperative publishes the unclaimed capital credit list every April in an attempt to notify member-owners that the co-op issued them a capital credit check for at least $10, and that check has […]
Lineworkers: Wired for Service
In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still asleep, lineworkers begin their day, often clad in flame-resistant clothing, safety goggles, rubber gloves, and thick, heavy boots. They are the individuals who epitomize dedication to service in its purest form. As we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18, this is […]
April: An Eventful Month at SECPA
Here at Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA), we have a couple of things to celebrate in April. First, April is the month when we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day. When people flip a light switch, they may not give much thought to why or how the light comes on. SECPA lineworkers provide an essential service: Our […]