SDCEA Announces New CEO
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association announces Jon Beyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, set to officially begin his tenure on July 7. Beyer succeeds CEO Gary Kelly, who will retire this month. “This marks an exciting new chapter for our organization as we continue our mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable services to […]
Playing Your Position
Playing team sports growing up taught me to recognize the importance of playing my position, improving my skills, and trusting my teammates to play their part so our team could be successful. Working at a rural electric cooperative is like a team sport and requires the same mindset. Each employee at Empire Electric Association plays […]
Annual Meeting Recap
I would like to thank all of our members who were able to attend our 79th Annual Meeting in Stratton in June. I know how busy this time of year is for our membership. K.C. Electric is served by a nine-member board of directors which is elected by the membership. The nine board of directors […]
Secure Your Smarhub Account with 2FA
Protecting your personal information has never been more important. That’s why San Isabel Electric now offers Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for your SmartHub account. WHAT IS 2FA? 2FA adds an extra layer of security. In addition to your password, you’ll need a second verification—like a code sent to your phone or email—to access your account. WHY […]
Patronage Capital
Your piece of the co-op pie If you receive electricity from GCEA, you’re not just a customer, you’re a member-owner of a cooperative. This distinction matters, because it means you have a voice in how your co-op operates, and you share in our success. One of the core principles that sets cooperatives apart is members’ […]
When the Power Goes Out, So Do We
Summer is a great time for gathering with family and friends, attending community events, and enjoying the sunshine. While summertime can be full of fun and adventure, we can still find ourselves dealing with not-so-fun things — like power outages. Believe me, at Morgan County REA, we hate when the power goes out as much […]
Your Vote is Critical
As a Grand Valley Power board member, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the impact of community involvement up close — and nothing reflects that impact more powerfully than member voting. Unlike large investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives are built on the principle of democratic member control. At Grand Valley Power, you are more than a […]
Who Owns What?
Understanding electric equipment responsibilities As July rolls in with rising temperatures, it also brings the increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community. Y-W Electric Association is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore power safely, but […]
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives around the world operate according to the same set of seven core principles and values, adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are a key reason why electric cooperatives like Highline Electric Association operate differently from other electric utilities and put the needs of our members first. The sixth principle is Cooperation Among […]
Operation Roundup
This month, I am proud to spotlight a Mountain View Electric Association program that shows how much we can accomplish when we work together to help our co-op communities and members in need. At MVEA, pennies add up to great things through the Operation Round Up program. What is Operation Round Up? Operation Round Up […]