As the year draws to a close, we at Sangre de Cristo Electric Association are grateful not only to call this mountainous area of breathtaking scenery and amazing outdoor opportunities home, but we are also grateful to belong to this community — the people and businesses that make central Colorado a wonderful place to live.
Our gratitude is part of what drives us to provide electric service with care, attention to costs, responsibility, and dedication to support our community. We are actively planning how to meet your electricity needs in the months and years ahead, focusing on open communication and building an energy partnership for the future.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT
We believe that open communication is key to provide you with the best possible service. It also gives members more information about the day-to-day operations in how we manage the cooperative for you.
We are excited to announce the launch of quarterly virtual town hall meetings. These sessions will be a great opportunity for us to connect directly, share important updates, and hear your valuable feedback in real time. Your voice matters and we want to ensure you are heard as we shape our future together.
Our first town hall will be on January 22, 2026 at 2 p.m. The meeting recording will be posted to our website and will be available for viewing at your leisure. Details on how to participate will be available on our website — myelectric.coop — next month.
NEW PROGRAMS
In addition to town hall meetings, SDCEA also plans to roll out optional programs in the first few months of 2026. We hope our members are interested in partnering with us on these opportunities that will give you greater control over your energy use.
Two of these programs — a water heating program and an electric vehicle charging program — are designed to encourage electricity use during times when it’s less expensive for the cooperative to purchase power.
We’re also exploring a pilot residential battery program, which would offer incentives for your participation.
Working with the Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments, we also plan to open a program to provide qualifying low-income residents with weatherization and home HVAC upgrades.
These programs are some initial offerings for members looking to explore electricity consumption options and manage costs. Watch for future updates on these pages and on our website.
Thank you for being a member of Sangre de Cristo Electric Association. We look forward to a new year of providing service to our community. Best wishes to you during the holidays.
MAKE A BIG IMPACT WITH SMALL CHANGE!
Join SDCEA’s Power of Change Program (formerly Operation RoundUp) and help your community thrive. By rounding up your electric bill to the nearest dollar, you can contribute to life-changing initiatives like food, shelter, and health support in Chaffee, Fremont, Custer, Lake, and Saguache counties. The best part? Your total contribution will not exceed $12 a year, and all donations are tax deductible, if applicable.
Together, we can turn spare change into meaningful change! Use this QR code to sign up today online or call our office at 844-395-2412.
John Byers is the CEO of Sangre de Cristo Electric Association. SDCEA’s mission is to safely provide reliable electric energy and services to power the lives of our members and our communities.
