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’ […]
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
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. […]
Extreme Summer Temps Impact Reliability
When outdoor temperatures soar, our electricity use increases. That’s because our air conditioners are running longer and more often to counteract sweltering outdoor temperatures. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same times — in the morning and early evenings — and that equals a lot of strain on our electric […]