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 […]
A Penny Saved
Who hasn’t heard the Benjamin Franklin quote, “A penny saved is a penny earned?” The cooperative business model is an excellent example of how this advice is turned into reality for cooperative member-owners. It is one of the tools we use to keep our grid reliable and rates affordable. Empire Electric Association is a not-for-profit […]
Substation Expansion Strengthens Reliability
As consumers, we assume the electricity we need will be there when we push the brew button every morning. But as a distribution co-op, we know we must plan for infrastructure improvements to maintain the reliability Grand Valley Power members expect. One such improvement project has been occurring over the last two months at our […]
Be Ready for Storm Season
Spring is here and like many of you, I’m looking forward to more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy warmer weather. Springtime brings many of my favorite activities — cooking out with family and friends, gardening, and simply slowing down a bit to enjoy life. Unfortunately, spring and summer can create the perfect conditions for […]
From the General Manager
Here at K.C. Electric Association, our mission is to provide safe, reliable service at the lowest cost while maintaining an environmentally responsible, accountable, and sustainable operation now and into the future. Our annual meeting held each June plays an essential role in upholding that mission. Our annual meeting informs members of the state of their […]