As the holiday season approaches and the air turns crisp, we’re reminded that this truly is the season of giving. It is a time for gratitude, generosity, and looking out for one another — and at Y-W Electric Association, Inc., that is something we take to heart year-round.
You have probably heard us talk about our concern for community. It is not just a nice phrase; it is one of the core principles that makes electric cooperatives like ours different from other utilities. We are not just here to keep the lights on — though of course, we are always working hard to do that. We are here to make life better for the people we serve: our members, our neighbors, and our friends.
Over the years, we have faced challenges together, and every time, our co-op family has stepped up. We have come together to support those in need, to keep our community strong, and to build something better for the future.
We work closely with our local schools to provide education materials, award college scholarships, and sponsor youth groups. Y-W Electric participates in the annual Electric Cooperative Youth Tour where we take our community’s brightest young people to Washington, D.C., for a weeklong immersion to experience democracy in action. We also select students for the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp. Both trips are inspirational for many students, and we are both humbled and honored to be a part of their leadership development journey. Ultimately, the larger community benefits from these programs because of you. You empower the co-op through your membership and through your participation in and support of these programs.
And because we care deeply about safety, we also spend time visiting schools, local first responder agencies, and other community groups to hold electric safety demonstrations. We spend those visits teaching folks of all ages how to stay safe around electricity. We believe knowledge is a gift and we love sharing it.
You will also find our team out in the community beyond work coaching youth sports, volunteering at local events, serving on nonprofit boards, and partnering with our local chambers of commerce to keep our area’s economy strong.
While the holiday season is a festive time, we understand these can be tough times for many. If you need tips on saving energy to reduce your energy bills, want to explore payment plan options, or you simply have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help, not just during the holiday season, but all year long.
At Y-W Electric, we believe concern for community is more than a value — it is the heart of who we are. From all of us at Y-W Electric, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and bright holiday season.
Win $20 Off Your Electric Bill
Each month, Y-W Electric Association offers its members a chance to earn a $20 credit on their next electric bill. If you find your name and account number in this magazine, call 800-660-2291 and ask for your credit. It could not be easier.
Get acquainted with your account number, read your Colorado Country Life magazine, and pick up the phone. You must claim your credit during the month in which your name appears in the magazine — check the date on the front cover.
Congratulations to Dayton and Megan Drullinger, who found their name in the September issue and called to claim their $20 bill credit.
Trent Loutensock is the General Manager of Y-W Electric Association. Y-W Electric Association, Inc. is dedicated to providing high quality, reliable electric service and related products to our members at competitive prices. Our members deserve and shall receive quality service unexcelled in our industry.
