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Playing Your Position

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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 […]

2024 Annual Report

2024 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS STRATEGIC PLAN 2024 was a defining year for SDCEA as the Board of Directors and staff developed comprehensive strategic goals to guide the cooperative’s future. Our key objectives are to: INVESTING IN RELIABLE SERVICE Our long-term commitment to resilience led to the continuation of a six-year work plan, infusing $22 million into […]

Faces, Places & Voices Of PVREA

Community-Driven Support for At-Risk Youth In Northern Colorado, one organization is making a lasting difference in the lives of at-risk youth. NoCo Unify — Northern Colorado United for Youth — has become a beacon of hope and opportunity, providing critical financial assistance to child-focused charities and programs. Since its founding in 2007, the nonprofit has […]

Beat the Heat

MVEA Programs Save Energy and Money As the days grow longer and the temperatures soar, it’s the perfect time to share Mountain View Electric Association programs to help members beat the summer heat and manage their electric use. When outdoor temperatures climb, our electricity use increases. That’s because our air conditioners are running longer and […]

Join Us for Morgan County REA’s Member Appreciation Picnic

It’s that time of year! I’m excited to invite our members to join us for Morgan County REA’s fourth annual Member Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, June 12, from 5–7 p.m. Hosted at MCREA headquarters at 734 Barlow Road in Fort Morgan, the picnic is a great opportunity to gather with neighbors and see how MCREA […]

Energy Scams Unmasked

Consumers with telephone, internet, and electricity connections have long been targets for utility scams. But in today’s digital world, every swipe and click increases the risk of potential scams. Scammers are more sophisticated than ever before, and they understand our increasing reliance on technology. With their sharpened digital knives, scammers have adapted their tactics to […]

2025 Annual Meeting

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Report to the Members SAFETY EEA’s mission is to safely, responsibly, and reliably meet the electrical energy needs of our member-owners. You’ll notice that safety is mentioned first. That is because safety is imperative in our business. It takes a continuous focus on safety to be successful in our inherently hazardous and unforgiving industry. We […]

2024 Annual Report

CEO Message In the first decades of GCEA’s existence, there was a great deal of similarity in the way people used electricity — at least much more so than there is today. This led to the creation of a simple retail rate structure, which was mostly based on how much one used. Over the years, […]

Interesting Times

“May you live in interesting times.” This is an old salutation that is typically received as a bit of a curse. Blessing or curse, working in Colorado’s tumultuous electricity market in the mid-2020s provides us with plenty of interesting times. Tracking the progress of Grand Valley Power’s federal grant applications generates a lot of interest. […]