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Co-ops Innovate with Energy Storage Solutions

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Like every electric utility in Colorado, your local electric cooperative is managing a lot of change right now. State policies are phasing out the old workhorse of electrical generation — coal-fired power plants — and rapidly expanding wind and solar power, which have many benefits but only produce electricity when the wind blows or the […]

Data Centers; The high-tech hubs of our digital lives

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Think about how often you interact with a digital service every day, whether that’s asking Siri for directions to an appointment, taking pictures with your phone, or sitting down to stream the latest season of The Great British Baking Show. We take for granted that these services will be available when we need them. And […]

Advocacy from the Ground Up

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Grassroots efforts can influence energy policies As Director of Government Relations for the Colorado Rural Electric Association, Taylor Ward keeps tabs on proposed legislation affecting the state’s electric co-ops — issues that can impact utility rates and reliability, how electricity is generated, and how utilities operate. Ward lobbies lawmakers daily on behalf of CREA’s 21 […]

Many Giving a Little Helps a Lot

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Many people giving a little to help a lot is key to the philanthropic efforts of electric cooperatives across Colorado. Each of the 22 electric co-ops in Colorado has some type of charitable giving program that best matches the geographic area and membership needs, co-op communication managers said. The founding mission of electric cooperatives was […]

Parts and Pieces of a Utility Pole – Overhead equipment keeps you electrified

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Have you ever wondered what’s on an electric utility pole? Let’s go over the basics. First and most importantly, utility poles are packed with electrical devices, so stay away from them. The equipment and devices up there vary from pole to pole, but think of a utility pole as a layer cake, with the electric […]

Celebrating Cooperative Month All Year

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October’s traditions of football, leaf peeping, Halloween, and all things pumpkin spice include the annual celebration of Cooperative Month — a month dedicated to recognizing the vital service that cooperative businesses deliver to local economies and communities across the United States. The designated month is an opportunity for co-ops to educate their members on the […]

Navigating Supply Chain Challenges

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We’ve all had firsthand experiences with supply chain issues in recent years. So much so that the supply chain has become a convenient scapegoat anytime a business falls short of our expectations. But when it comes to your local electric cooperative, supply chain challenges are very real and often troubling. Parts and components electric co-ops […]

Leading the Way

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Electric co-ops help develop the leaders of tomorrow The benefits of co-op membership flow to members of all ages, and for the youth of Colorado’s electric cooperatives, those benefits include exclusive leadership and educational opportunities. Remaining true to the cooperative principle of Concern for Community, the state’s local electric co-ops deliver on their commitment to […]

MAKING MONEY FROM MANURE

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Turning farm waste into renewable energy Agricultural operations at the Kraft family farms in Morgan County produce alfalfa, corn, milk, manure, and as of this spring, renewable energy. Husband and wife Chris and Mary Kraft and their son Stratton grow alfalfa and corn crops to feed some 4,500 black-and-white Holstein cattle at the family’s Quail […]

Fast Facts About Lineworkers

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You probably don’t think about them until your power goes out, but electric lineworkers protect our homes and communities 24/7. Like other first responders who keep us safe, lineworkers endure all kinds of weather and challenging conditions. On April 18, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the people who power life. Here are some […]