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 […]
Power Your Life Safely
May is electrical safety month Every May, Electrical Safety Month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of preventing electrical hazards at home. Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, but if handled improperly, it can pose serious risks, including injuries and property damage. Y-W Electric Association, Inc. understands the risks associated with […]
Power to the People
During your time as a GCEA member, you may have wondered what role you play in a member-owned electric cooperative. Beyond paying your monthly electric bill, what more can you contribute, and how is your participation valuable? As a GCEA member, you are more than just a customer. You are a part-owner of your 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 […]
The Lowdown on Locates
Planning plays a big part in any project. If your project involves digging, please remember to call 811 to have underground utilities located and marked prior to beginning your project. According to the Common Ground Alliance, roughly every 62 seconds there is an underground utility strike causing service outages, property damage, and injuries. If you […]
Safety: Our Top Priority
Safety is a critical aspect of any electric utility, particularly in rural electric cooperatives that serve vast and often remote areas. As your local rural electric cooperative, GCEA provides essential electrical services to the communities it serves, ensuring that homes and businesses have safe, reliable power. However, the delivery of electricity comes with inherent risks, […]
Putting the “Service” in Serviceman
As Grand Valley Power’s resident grumpy old man, one of my contributions to delivering great hometown service to our members is identifying things that don’t constitute good service. That way, we can avoid them. These are the things that make a grumpy old man even grumpier: Being helped by someone with a dour expression on […]
Lineworkers: Wired for Service
In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still nestled in our beds, 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 […]