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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
United Power Employee Association to Hold Charity Softball Tournament

Proceeds Benefit Thanksgiving Food Basket Program The United Power Employee Association will host a... click for more


Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Capital Credit Refunds Coming Soon!

United Power’s Board of Directors has approved the retirement of three million dollars in Capi... click for more


Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Major Service Improvement to Interrupt Power in the Canyon June 27, 2010

An extended outage in United Power's mountain territory is planned for Sunday, June 27, 2010 (essent... click for more


Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Crews Discover Cause of Outages in Brighton East Farms

United Power crews were on site at the cooperative's Bromley Substation throughout the day... click for more


Monday, June 07, 2010
All Customers Back in Service; Outage Caused by Major Failure on Xcel System

This message was updated at 9:50 p.m.   U... click for more


Thursday, June 03, 2010
No Summer Block Rates for United Power Customers

  Many customers have contacted United Power wondering if we are adapting a “block rate&... click for more


Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Capital Credit Allocations Being Sent on May and June Bills

Annual capital credit allocations will be indicated on customer statements beginning in May. The all... click for more


Monday, May 24, 2010
United Power CEO Robert Broderick Announces Intent to Retire at the End of 2010

  Robert Broderick, CEO of United Power, recently announced his intention to retire at the end... click for more


Friday, April 23, 2010
Martin joins United Power Board - Two incumbents re-elected

    United Power’s 71st Annual Meeting resulted in record balloting for the cooper... click for more


Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Workshop Features Renewable Energy Options

United Power customers are invited to a free workshop that will discuss the different renewable tech... click for more


Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Be Careful With Your Private Information – Call Us If You Have Questions

  A United Power customer reported that she was contacted regarding her utility bill. The call... click for more


Friday, April 02, 2010
Winners of 2010 Youth Trips Selected

United Power has selected the following winners of the annual Youth Trip program. David Long of Gold... click for more


Monday, March 22, 2010
Construction "Dig-In" Causes Anthem Outage

  United Power experienced a power interruption in the Anthem subdivision located in Broomfiel... click for more


Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Governor's Energy Office to Launch Rebate Program April 19

Consumers to get money back for appliances, solar panels, insulation, home efficiency improvements; ... click for more


Thursday, March 04, 2010
United Power Donates $1,000 to Colorado State Parks

United Power recently donated $1,000 to Colorado State Parks on behalf of members who enrolled in th... click for more


Thursday, January 14, 2010
Grants for Businesses and Organizations Available from GEO

The Governor’s Energy Office of Colorado (GEO) has announced its American Reinvestment and Rec... click for more


Friday, January 08, 2010
United Power Announces No Rate Increase for 2010

United Power has announced that there will be no rate increase in 2010. The board of directors and s... click for more


Thursday, January 07, 2010
Three United Power Board Seats Open in 2010

Members Interested in Running for a Board Seat Must Submit Nomination Petitions by Feb. 19... click for more


Thursday, January 07, 2010
Renewable Energy Incentives Planned for 2010

Details to be Announced in Conjunction with Governor's Energy Office In addition to the portfolio o... click for more


Monday, December 28, 2009
CFL Variety Packs SOLD OUT

As of Monday, December 28th, the CFL 3-bulb Variety Packs are officially sold out. Congratulations t... click for more


Monday, December 28, 2009
United Power Offers Scholarships, Trips to Washington, D.C. and Steamboat Springs, Colo. for Area Youth

Applications are now available for United Power’s 2010 Youth Programs which include $9,500 in ... click for more


Monday, November 09, 2009
Applications Available for 2010 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour

Three high school students will be selected to represent United Power on a free trip to Washington, ... click for more


Saturday, October 31, 2009
Outage Affects Customers Adjacent to Larkridge

About 390 customers just east of the Larkridge Shopping Center at Hwy. 7 and I-25 , and south of WCR... click for more


Monday, October 26, 2009
Power Outage Affects Brighton Saturday, October 24th

Approximately 1,670 United Power customers served by the Bromley Substation experienced an outage on... click for more


Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Frederick Payment Kiosk Now Available

As of October 1st Frederick Town Hall no longer accepts United Power payments. However, members can&... click for more


Thursday, September 17, 2009
Frederick Payments Moving to Valley Bank

  On October 1st Frederick Town Hall will no longer accept United Power payments. However, mem... click for more


Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Vehicle Accident Causes Outage at 144th & HWY 85

Electric service was interrupted for United Power members on Monday evening when a vehicle hit a uti... click for more


Friday, August 14, 2009
Members To Receive Capital Credit Refunds Soon

On August 17th, United Power will begin distributing the $3 million capital credit ... click for more


Monday, August 03, 2009
Scattered Outages Caused by Underground Faults

Customers in the Holly Crossing area - near 120th and Niagara experienced two prolonged outages this... click for more


Monday, July 06, 2009
TRI-STATE AND DUKE ENERGY TEAM UP ON NEW COLORADO WIND POWER PROJECT 51-megawatt facility to be located in Kit Carson County

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Friday, May 29, 2009
United Power Looking for Recipes for Round-Up

Submit Your Recipes for Round-Up United Power’s Operation Round-Up foundation, which helps Un... click for more


Wednesday, May 27, 2009
United Power Launches Nation’s First Cooperative Solar Farm

United Power, a rural electric cooperative serving homes, farms and businesses in Colorado’s n... click for more


Wednesday, May 13, 2009
United Power Awards 2009 Scholarships

Brighton, Colo.—Thirteen students in the United Power service territory have been awarded scho... click for more


Thursday, April 30, 2009
Capital Credit Allocations to Appear on May Statements

Annual capital credit allocations will be indicated on customer statements beginning in May. The all... click for more


Friday, April 17, 2009
United Power Board Selects New Leadership

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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Mountain Territory Service Interrupted by Equipment Failure

United Power customers in our mountain territory were affected by a service interruption on April 15... click for more


Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Three New Directors Elected to United Power’s Board at 70th Annual Meeting

Board Honors Retirement of Lois Lesser with Announcement of New Annual Scholarship   Brighton... click for more


Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Transmission Issue Results in Outage on Mar. 31

Transmission Power Loss Affects Customers Served by Two Substations on Mar. 31st A power outage af... click for more


Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Youth Trip Winners Announced

United Power has selected the following winners of the annual Youth Trip program. Kersten Buck of ... click for more


Friday, March 20, 2009
Solar Hot Water Rebates Available – But Time is Running Out

System Must Be Operational by June, 2009 to Qualify United Power partnered with the Governor’... click for more


Tuesday, March 03, 2009
United Power Announces Solar Farm Concept

Invest in Solar Power for Your Home or Business for as Little as $1,050On April 22nd United Power wi... click for more


Monday, February 02, 2009
Mountain Territory Outage Information

Recently, United Power customers in our mountain service territory have been experiencing an increas... click for more


Thursday, December 11, 2008
United Power Announces 2009 Solar Rebate Program

Enhancements to Residential Incentives and Program Extended to Small Business CustomersUnited Power ... click for more


Thursday, October 30, 2008
United Newsline Moves to FSC-Certified Paper

United Newsline Moves to FSC-Certified PaperNew Paper Complemented by Eco-Friendly InkUnited Power's... click for more


Thursday, October 30, 2008
Santa is Coming to Your Co-op

Hey Kids! Mark your calendars. Santa will be at United Power's Brighton office on Tuesday, December ... click for more


Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Combine Rebates with Tax Credits for Energy Efficient and Renewable Installations

On October 3, 2008, President Bush sign into law the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2... click for more


Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Loss of Power Supply Causes Short Power Interruption

The brief loss of power on October 15, 2008, at approximately 11:30 a.m. was caused by an interrupti... click for more


Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Solar Incentive Dollars Still Available for United Power Customers

Funds are still available for United Power's new Solar Incentives program that became available to c... click for more


Friday, August 15, 2008
Night at the Races CANCELLED Due to Rain. RESCHEDULED for Saturday, Sept. 13.

Weather has cancelled the August 16th race at Colorado National Speedway. Please join us on SATURDAY... click for more


Thursday, July 31, 2008
Find Heat Pumps Contractors Online

Members looking for a contractor to install a heat pump can now search United Power's website to fin... click for more


Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Your Second Chance at Free CFLs

A Coupon Good for One Free Bulb is Coming SoonLast year, United Power distributed nearly 26,000 comp... click for more


Tuesday, July 22, 2008
$3 Million in Capital Credits to be Retired

United Power to Retire $3 Million in Capital Credits Most Customers to Receive a DisbursementUnited ... click for more


Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Start Your Engines: Night at the Races is August 16

Join us as United Power/Touchstone Energy® Night at the Races features the 150 Stock Car Racing Leag... click for more


Monday, July 14, 2008
United Power Relay Team Wins First Place Fundraising Award for Second Year

United Power employees teamed up to fight cancer and for the second year in a row, won the first pla... click for more


Wednesday, June 11, 2008
United Power's Home Energy Makeover Results

Last year, United Power members applied to be part of a demonstration project to illustrate technolo... click for more


Saturday, May 31, 2008
United Power Announces Solar Incentives

State of Colorado to Match United Power Rebates The details of United Power's much anticipated Solar... click for more


Friday, May 30, 2008
United Power Round-Up Foundation Grants $3,000 to Local Food Banks

The United Power Round-Up Foundation made six grants totaling $3,000 to food banks in United Power's... click for more


Saturday, May 17, 2008
Cycled Air Pilot Program Reaches Capacity

United Power's Cycled Air Pilot Program has reached its enrollment capacity of 500 customers. This p... click for more


Monday, May 12, 2008
New Web Features Make Enrollment Paperless

A number of new online forms have been added to our website so customers have a paperless option to ... click for more


Friday, April 25, 2008
May Statements to Include Capital Credit Allocations

Annual capital credit allocations will be indicated on customer statements beginning in May. The all... click for more


Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Four Directors Elected at 69th Annual United Power Meeting

"Adding up Our Energy Options", was the message of the 69th annual membership meeting for ... click for more


Friday, March 21, 2008
United Power Awards 2008 Scholarships

Twelve students in the United Power service territory have been awarded scholarships from the member... click for more


Tuesday, March 11, 2008
New General Manager to Take Helm at Tri-State Generation and Transmission

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association's board of directors has selected Ken Anderson to ... click for more


Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Be Wary of Fraudulent Disconnect Calls

Several United Power customers reported receiving rude disconnect calls from an individual on Friday... click for more


Friday, January 18, 2008
Tri-State issues request for renewable energy, reduces voluntary program costs

In a continuing effort to enhance its balanced generation resource portfolio, Tri-State Generation a... click for more


Thursday, January 17, 2008
Interested in Running for the United Power Board?

Brighton, CO -- Four positions on United Power's eleven-member board are up for election at the 2008... click for more


Tuesday, November 27, 2007
New Gift Program Allows Customers to Help Each Other

Give a Powerful Present, Give 'Watt Matters'This holiday season, avoid the hustle and bustle and giv... click for more


Monday, November 12, 2007
United Power to Retire $1 Million in Capital Credits in 2007

United Power's Board of Directors decided in October to retire $1 million in capital credits to our ... click for more


Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Broomfield Ballot Initiative to Extend Franchise Agreement

Residents in the City and County of Broomfield are being asked to vote on two ballot measures concer... click for more


Monday, October 01, 2007
Pharmacy Discount Added to Co-op Connections Card

New Co-op Connections Cards Issued to All MembersUnited Power is adding a pharmacy discount to the C... click for more


Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Energy Use Stands Out With New Bill Format

Your United Power electric bill will look a little different starting in October. A few small change... click for more


Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Don't Let Electrical Hazards Spook You On Halloween

Halloween is one of the best times of the year for children and adults, too. Nonetheless, with decor... click for more


Saturday, September 01, 2007
Homes Selected for Home Energy Makeover

Two homes in United Power's service territory have been selected to receive energy-saving upgrades t... click for more


Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Round-Up Grants Funds for Youth Center

The board of directors for United Power's Operation Round-Up Foundation recently granted $5,000 to E... click for more


Friday, August 10, 2007
Start Your Engines--Night at the Races is August 18th

Join us as the United Power Touchstone Energy® Night at the Races features the 150 Stock Car Racing ... click for more


Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Free Online Academy for Small Business Owners

United Power has partnered with the National Rural Electric Association to provide a free, online tr... click for more


Friday, July 20, 2007
United Power Offers Free CFL Recycling to Members

Using the Veolia RecyclePak from Service Concepts, United Power now offers compact fluorescent light... click for more


Friday, July 06, 2007
Fall Energy Expo Planned

Last year, United Power members packed into our Civic Room to hear a presentation from national ener... click for more


Thursday, June 21, 2007
Building a deck? Planting a tree? Always Call 811 Before You Dig

A new, federally-mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number, 811 was created to help p... click for more


Monday, June 18, 2007
United Power Relay Team Wins First Place Fundraising Award

United Power employees teamed up to fight cancer and won the first place fundraising award at the Am... click for more


Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Three Directors Elected at 68th Annual Meeting

"Serving Our Members Efficiently", was the message of the 68th annual membership meeting f... click for more


Tuesday, April 10, 2007
United Power Employees Shave Co-Worker's Head for Locks of Love

Employees of United Power were recently given a chance to shave the head of the co-op's Engineering ... click for more


Wednesday, April 04, 2007
United Power Awards $8,000 in Scholarships

Thirteen students in the United Power service territory have been awarded scholarships from the memb... click for more


Thursday, March 29, 2007
Voting Your Ballot in the 2007 Annual Director Election

Ballots for the 2007 Annual Membership Meeting were mailed on March 29, 2007. Members can vote by re... click for more


Tuesday, March 20, 2007
United Power Sends Three Students to Washington, D.C.

Congratulations to Juan Beltran of Hudson, Robert Grumet of Erie, and Annarose Stenseth of Fort Lupt... click for more


Friday, March 16, 2007
Copper Thieves Create Safety and Financial Concerns for Co-op Members

The price of copper is at record levels, which is making it a prime target for thieves who are riski... click for more


Wednesday, March 07, 2007
2007 Ballot Initiative: Updating of Articles of Incorporation

On March 29, 2007, United Power will mail ballots for the 2007 Director Election. Members will also ... click for more


Monday, February 19, 2007
Daylight Saving Time Saves Energy

Daylight Saving Time on New ScheduleStarting in 2007, Daylight Saving Time will begin three weeks ea... click for more


Thursday, February 08, 2007
2007 Listening Post & Meet the Candidate Events

Meet the 2007 board candidates, hear the latest about United Power, and tell us how we're doing at t... click for more


Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Ice Storms Hit Heartland-United Power Crews Respond to Call for Help

Shortly after Colorado experienced back-to-back snow storms, a brutal ice storm shut down parts of K... click for more


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