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 […]
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 […]
Faces, Places & Voices of PVREA
Most people take shelter when storms rage and power flickers. For Jason Slaughter, that’s when the real work begins. As a lineman, he’s first on the scene, braving the elements to restore power and ensure safety. “You’ve got to be ready to drop everything — whether you’re sitting with your family at dinner or whatever […]
Reliability is Our Focus
In a world where electricity is needed to power every aspect of our lives, keeping the lights on has never been more important. A dependable electric supply ensures the smooth operation of homes and businesses. Without reliable electricity, our safety, economic stability, and quality of life would be drastically reduced. Reliability is so important to […]