Faces, Places & Voices Of PVREA: Hadley Lemburg
Electricity is all around us — whether starting your coffee maker in the morning or keeping your home bright at night, electricity is a familiar constant that we utilize every day. But like with most things we become comfortable with, there’s a tendency to become complacent. May is National Electrical Safety Month and our Safety […]
SDCEA to Host 85th Annual Meeting in June
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, Inc. will host its 85th Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Buena Vista. This year, all board positions are uncontested, so there will be no election. YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, June 19, 2025 Buena Vista High School — Performance Flex/Athletic Commons 599 S. Railroad […]
Here to Help You Save
When summer heats up, our electric bills tend to increase as air conditioners are working overtime, driving up home energy consumption. Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) is your local not-for-profit electricity provider, and we are committed to helping you beat the heat without breaking the bank. We want to make sure you know about programs […]
The Power of a Pole
If you’re reading this, chances are, a utility pole is helping make it happen. These tall, unassuming structures are the backbone of the electric grid, delivering power to homes and businesses across our region. Some of them have stood the test of time and mother nature — but keeping them in top shape is no […]
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 […]