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About Your Cooperative United Power is a member-owned distribution electric cooperative serving 900 square miles along the north-central Front Range in Colorado.

Having accurate account information is important. Occasionally, United Power will contact you regarding service in your area or to notify you of important updates or events. Your phone number is used to locate your account when you use our…

Attend United Power's 2026 Annual Meeting United Power invites all members to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting on April 15 and join in celebrating the many ways the cooperative has served its members over the past year. 

Consult a United Power Energy Management Specialist Whether you are just starting your journey toward energy efficiency or have already taken your first steps, a United Power energy management specialist is available to answer your questions and…

The Hassle-Free Way to Make Sure Bills Get Paid When you sign up for Auto Pay, United Power will deduct your payment on your regular due date from a checking or savings account or a credit card that you designate. It is an ideal program for…

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United Power members occasionally receive phone calls or door-to-door visits from individuals claiming to be representatives of the cooperative and demanding payment for past-due account balances. In an effort to protect our members, we're providing…

Members have the power to help maintain a strong and resilient grid – and save energy at the same time  When energy demand hits its highest levels, costs go up, and the strain on the grid increases. That is where you come in. Beat the Peak is…

Board Meeting Information If you wish to observe a Board meeting, please contact the Executive Administrative Assistant no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the Board meeting date by emailing the executive administrator. Photography and/…

Balance your Budget with Budget Billing By averaging the seasonal ups and downs of your energy usage, Budget Billing helps you budget your monthly expenses and pay the same amount each month.  Budget Billing is a 12 month plan consisting of 11…

Building Benchmarking In June of 2021, the State of Colorado enacted HB 21-1286 "Energy Performance for Buildings," which requires owners of certain large buildings (covered buildings), on an annual basis, to collect and report to the Colorado…

Bylaws Bylaws are like an official game plan on how the co-op is to be run and operated. The Board of Directors uses the bylaws as a guide when making business decisions for the cooperative. Occasionally, bylaws are revised to reflect the…

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Power Your Future with an Electric Cooperative Career Looking for a career that sparks your passion and empowers your future? At United Power, we’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and team players who want to bring their energy to a…

Co-op Connections is a FREE membership benefit that provides members with discounts on everyday expenses. Because you are a United Power member, you get: —    Local Deals – Save money in and around your community —    Health Savings – …

Your Partner in Growing Your Business At United Power, we want to be your partner in business. We have the expertise, experience, and desire to help make your business a success. We have specialists available to work with you to reduce your…

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Board Approves 2026 Rate Increase United Power's Board of Directors approved a rate increase for energy usage beginning Jan. 1, 2026. For more information about the upcoming change, click here.

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United Power currently has a deposit policy in place which may require a deposit from members before connecting, reconnecting or transferring their electric service. Should a deposit be required, the deposit shall not exceed an amount equal to…

Improve Your Property's Beauty Safely As a homeowner, your yard is your canvas. But if you are not aware of what is going on beneath the surface or above your heat, you could be walking into a potentially hazardous situation.  Trees and shrubs…

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Powering Innovation in Transportation Welcome to United Power's home for electric vehicle programs and resources. Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a popular option for consumers as prices drop and availability, efficiency, and…

United Power is pleased to offer a rebate to support members converting from fossil-fueled to electric heating and cooling and water heating. The Electrification Wiring rebate program helps to offset the cost of electrical wiring associated with the…

Let's Talk Lighting Today, there are more lighting options available on store shelves than ever before. Even with all the new choices, it's still simple to find the most efficient option – look for the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR means high…

Do a Little, Save A Lot Every household uses energy differently, but whether you are living by yourself in a small home or have a large family in a big home, you can take quick and easy steps to conserve energy and save money. 

Electric Vehicle Rebates For a limited time, United Power members can take advantage of additional EV wiring rebate dollars thanks to a grant from the State of Colorado’s Community Access Enterprise (CAE) fund. The grant funds the EV Home Charge…

Join Us for the United Power EV Showcase You are invited to celebrate National Drive Electric Month with us in September. United Power will host an EV Showcase in partnership with Drive Clean Colorado on Sept. 27 at its Carbon Valley Service…

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United Power, Inc. (“we”) does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. The information, materials, and links provided on https://www.unitedpower.com/ (the “Site”) have been prepared for general information purposes only and are not intended to…

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Simplifying Your Solar Transition Deciding to purchase solar panels for your home can seem complicated when you are dealing with both a solar company and the utility. Here at United Power, we strive to make the transition as easy as possible.…

Invest in Clean, Renewable Power United Power members can purchase clean, renewable electric power through United Power’s Green Power Partners program. As a Green Power Partner, you can invest in renewable power by purchasing 100 kilowatt-hour…

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Higher than Average Bill? Your electric bill can fluctuate for a variety of reasons. Before you contact United Power about your high bill, look into these possible reasons that may explain why your bill was higher than average:

Questions About Hiring a Solar Contractor?  Hiring the right contractor can be a difficult and time consuming process, but it is every bit as important as the product you are purchasing. Due diligence is critical to ensure you get the best system…

As your cooperative, United Power wants to be more than your source of electricity. We also want to be your source of information for energy efficiency home improvement projects, such as heat pumps or solar panel installations. To make sure you…

  Your Elster electric meter displays usage information specific to your service type and rate. The meter will cycle through several digital displays which include your kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage, usage data specific to your rate, and other system…

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Innovative Energy Solutions United Power has built a reputation for adopting and implementing innovative technology over the years to deliver reliable, efficient, and beneficial power its members. Since powering the Sol Partners Cooperative Solar…

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What is a Large Load? At United Power, a Large Load is defined as any service location requiring more than 30 megawatts (MW).  Who should use this process? The United Power large load request process is for organizations planning major…

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MyGen through the Power Portal MyGen offers United Power members with solar energy systems the convenience of viewing solar production data and energy consumption information in one online portal. With MyGen, you will not have to manually merge…

United Power is dedicated to assisting the news media in disseminating important information as quickly and accurately as possible. Whether you are in need of information about an electrical outage or a popular member event, we are available to…

United Power prides itself on providing reliable electric service, but there are times due to weather or other factors that power can be interrupted. Nobody likes power outages, and United Power understands that they can be especially worrisome for…

If you are experiencing a hardship that is preventing you from making your payment in full or you would like information on payment or billing options, please contact a Member Services Representative via email or phone at 303-637-1300. Below are a…

You Belong Here  As a customer of United Power, you are a member-owner of a not-for-profit electric cooperative. We have been delivering co-op power to homes, farms, businesses, and industries along Colorado's northern Front Range for more than…

Powering Positivity  Within our service territory there are several nonprofit organizations that bring value to the community or communities they help support. Member Choice Grants allow our members to nominate a nonprofit organization within the…

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Meter Disconnects  United Power will help coordinate service disconnects for members performing tree trimming, home renovation projects, system upgrades, or any other work that requires temporary interruptions. Please contact the cooperative to…

Take Control of Your Account Electronically United Power offers members easy access to their account online through our website and free United Power app. Take control of your electricity use and United Power account. In one place you can…

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Electrical Service For New Commercial Construction While filling out the above application, please remember to attached any site plans and CAD files. Please fill out and submit Landbase App for any CAD files. Once submitted, a project manager/…

The Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program helps rural Americans transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy. By reducing air and water pollution, New ERA funding improves health outcomes and lower energy costs for people in rural…

New Metering Process Your new construction is ready for the meter once the job is complete. Upon installation, the electrician-installed meter housing will need to be inspected by the city and/or county. The inspector will set up a meter release…

Electrical Service For New Residential Construction A United Power project manager/coordinator will review your application request once it has been received. After review, the coordinator will create a work order/design and send a design and…

Electrical Service For New Subdivision Construction While filling out the above application, please remember to attached any site plans and CAD files. Please fill out and submit Landbase App for any CAD files. Once submitted, a project manager/…

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Small Change Can Change A Life Operation Round Up is a voluntary United Power program where members elect to have their monthly billing statement rounded up to the next whole dollar. Money collected through the program is used to provide…

Our Vision in a Rapidly Evolving Energy Industry The electric utility industry is undergoing a significant refocus on everything from technology to power supply. The delivery model of today will look vastly different in the next decade. Grid…

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Save Trees with Paperless Billing United Power members who no longer wish to receive a printed bill in the mail can sign up for paperless billing. If you have not registered an online account, the process is simple and allows you immediate access…

Quick. Easy. Convenient. Making payments to your account should not cause a headache. United Power offers several payment options designed to work for its members. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please contact a Member Service…

Make Simple Payments Quickly United Power operates four payment kiosks conveniently located throughout the service territory.  To use a kiosk, have your United Power account number (found on your billing statement) and form of payment ready…

The Power to Manage Your Energy The Power Portal gives members the ability to view in-depth energy use data to analyze consumption patterns, mark changes in behavior to monitor effectiveness, and export usage data for further analysis.  The…

Get the Power of Prepaid With Pay As You Go, you pay for your electricity before you use it — the same way you pay for gas or groceries. You have the flexibility to choose payment dates and amounts that work best for your budget. You’ll receive…

General Privacy Statement Website Privacy Notice SmartHub Privacy Notice Power Portal Privacy Notice

Safety is Our First Priority United Power provides no-cost safety demonstrations to schools and local organization to raise awareness of the dangers of electricity. Using a variety of different scenarios, our special demonstrations teach these…

Staying Safe, Staying Connected As your local electric cooperative, we are committed to keeping the lights on – and we do not plan to use preemptive Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) on our local electric system unless the cooperative has no…

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Board Approves 2026 Rate Increase Following a comprehensive study to determine the overall costs associated with serving each rate class, the United Power Board of Directors approved increases to the cooperative’s rates, including adjustments to…

All rebate requests must be returned within 90 days of installation. For some rebates, an inspection report signed by a United Power Representative may be required in order to qualify. Members are encouraged to review program details carefully.…

Find a Rate that Works for You United Power's residential rates are designed so members can choose one that most closely fits how they use energy. Below, you can compare each rate's demand and energy charges and choose a rate that works best for…

As a member-owned cooperative, United Power works hard to balance the needs of our members while delivering safe and reliable electric service. One of the essential aspects of maintaining power lines and utility infrastructure is having access to…

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United Power Scholarship Program United Power proudly supports the educational goals of students served by the cooperative with an annual scholarship program. This year, the cooperative will award a combined $35,500 in cooperative scholarships…

Our Service Area United Power serves more than 117,000 meters across 900 square miles, broken into two noncontiguous areas - the plains northeast of Denver and two historic mountain canyons. The cooperative occupies the smallest geographic…

Service Installation Guide United Power’s Service Installation Guide Standard for Electric Installation and Use document is intended for members, developers, electricians, and customers to review and gain an understanding of United Power’s…

Energy may be one of the largest and most unpredictable expenses for any small business owner.  Finding quick, easy and sometimes innovative ways to reduce your energy consumption can help make your energy bills a little more predictable and a…

This rebate program has been discontinued for 2025. Members who enrolled in Smart Rewards AND purchased a qualifying smart thermostat on or before Dec. 31, 2024 still qualify for the rebate. Rebate applications must be submitted within 90 days of…

Inverter-Based Generation Facility No Larger than 25 kW Through an interconnection agreement, United Power members can connect their independently-owned renewable energy generation systems or battery storage systems directly to the cooperative's…

The Grid and Your Solar System By installing solar panels at your service location, you become an independent generator of electricity. Under a net metering agreement with United Power, you also benefit from grid access when you produce more…

United Power sponsors numerous events and activities in our territory. This public presence is one of the many ways we show our commitment to the communities we serve. If you are hosting an event in United Power's service area, and would…

United Power is proud of our record of providing reliable electric service at reasonable rates, and we look forward to serving you.  Please allow up to three days to process new or transfer service requests. If you have any issues or need same-…

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Each year, United Power attempts to issue Unclaimed Capital Credit Refunds to members who may have moved, changed account numbers or changed names on their account.  If your name appears on the Unclaimed Capital Credits list, you may be…

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United Power rates include an energy (kWh) component and a demand (kW) component. This rate structure breaks apart the traditional blended rate to charge each member more fairly for their use and impact on the local grid. The following information…

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United Power's Story United Power was originally founded as Union Rural Electric. The cooperative was incorporated in October of 1938 through the efforts of 26 original founders. Dubbed Union Rural Electric by the original founders, the name came…

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Vendor Information United Power contracts with vendors to provide products or services that allow United Power to perform reliably, efficiently and effectively throughout its various departments and service territory. Many products and services…

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Proactive. Prepared. Engaged.  The allure of Colorado's dense national forests and mountainous terrain also makes it susceptible to factors that increase the risk of wildfires. As your cooperative, United Power takes these growing threats…

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Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Each summer, United Power selects local youth within its service territory who stand out from among their peers to represent the cooperative for a week in the mountains of northwest Colorado at the Cooperative Youth…
  1. 03/18/2025 - 02:02 PM
    Title LEGAL NOTICE: Annual Meeting of Members /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/images/BallotBox_Suit.jpg?h=d275fdd8&itok=sQF8SCcN Tuesday | March 18, 2025 Card Teaser The Annual Meeting of Members of United Power will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park. Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. Instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com. The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, considering and approving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. This year there are elections in the following districts: North, Central, and South for four-year terms. The candidates nominated by petition are Ursula J. Morgan (incumbent) in the North District; Keith Alquist (incumbent) in the Central District; and Ryan Keefer and Beth Martin (incumbent) in the South District.  All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regardless of the district where the Member is domiciled.  Additional information including the date and time of our Meet the Candidates forum, how to cast a ballot, and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting. UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Steven Whiteside, Secretary
  2. 10/20/2025 - 12:48 PM
    LEGAL NOTICE: Attempt to Settle Unclaimed Capital Credit Retirements Monday | October 20, 2025 If you were a member prior to Dec. 31, 2021, United Power may have money for you. Read more >
  3. 10/17/2023 - 09:49 AM
    LEGAL NOTICE: Attempt to Settle Unclaimed Capital Credit Retirements Wednesday | October 30, 2024 From October 26, 2023 through April 30, 2024, United Power will make a final attempt to pay the unclaimed retirements of capital credits to its former members. Read more >
  4. 11/07/2025 - 08:56 AM
    LEGAL NOTICE: Change in the Rate Tariffs of United Power Monday | November 10, 2025 United Power’s Board of Directors has approved changes to United Power’s rate tariff schedules for energy usage. Read more >
  5. 04/25/2024 - 10:53 AM
    LEGAL NOTICE: Change in the Rates, Rules, & Regulations Tariffs Friday | April 26, 2024 The Board of Directors has proposed the following changes to United Power's rate tariffs. Read more >
  6. 10/25/2023 - 10:48 PM
    LEGAL NOTICE: Change in the Rates, Rules, & Regulations Tariffs Friday | October 27, 2023 The Board of Directors has proposed the following changes to United Power's rate tariffs. Read more >
  7. 06/17/2025 - 04:18 PM
    Title LEGAL NOTICE: Change in the Rules & Regulations /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/0_DirectorElection.jpg?h=45932144&itok=gRwpyf9E Friday | June 20, 2025 Card Teaser The Board of Directors has proposed the following changes to United Power's rules and regulations. NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE REGULATIONS AND TARIFFS OF UNITED POWER, INC. You are hereby notified that UNITED POWER, INC. (United Power) proposes to make changes to its Rules and Regulations and Electric Rate Sheet No. 9.1 to become effective on or after Aug. 1, 2025.   The elected governing body, specifically, the United Power Board of Directors has determined the cooperative’s Rules and Regulations and Electric Rate Sheet No. 9.1 require updates to:
    • correct references to outdated sections or numerals; 
    • remove duplicate and confusing language in an effort to streamline the Rules and Regulations to promote member understanding; 
    • provide guidance on disconnections during extreme weather events consistent with Colorado statute; 
    • provide notice of United Power’s handling of construction deposits that may be applied to damage claims;
    • update application fees to align with increased market and operational costs; 
    • provide guidance on United Power’s notification process for planned outages; and
    • provide clarity about United Power’s regulations governing member complaints.
    The present and proposed Rules and Regulations and Rate Sheet No. 9.1 are available for examination at the Coal Creek branch office located at 5 Gross Dam Road, Golden, CO; the headquarters office located at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, CO; and the Carbon Valley Service Center office located at 9586 E. I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, CO. Anyone who desires to comment about the proposed changes may submit written comments with United Power at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, CO 80603 at least 10 days before the proposed effective date. Anyone who desires to file a complaint about the proposed changes shall submit that complaint in writing and shall include such facts and other information to adequately state the reason(s) for the complaint. Any complaint regarding the proposed Rules and Regulations and Electric Rate Sheet No. 9.1 changes shall be considered by United Power consistent with the currently effective Rules and Regulations. UNITED POWER, INC. By: Mark A. Gabriel, President and Chief Executive Officer    
  8. 11/14/2022 - 07:10 PM
    LEGAL NOTICE: New Rate Tariff for EV Charges to Become Effective Jan. 1, 2023 Monday | November 14, 2022 The rate structure includes a Charging-as-a-Service monthly rate, company owned charging station rates for DC fast charging and for level 2 charging. Read more >
  9. 02/16/2024 - 12:01 PM
    LEGAL NOTICE: Official Posting of Nominations for Director by Petition Friday | February 16, 2024 Districts Mountain, North, Central, and South are up for three-year terms. Read more >
  10. 06/09/2025 - 08:38 AM
    Title LEGAL NOTICE: United Power Bylaw Amendment Proposed /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Bylaw_Update.jpg?h=45932144&itok=ThxJM1f2 Friday | June 6, 2025 Card Teaser The Board of Directors proposes the following amendments to United Power's bylaws. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE BYLAWS OF UNITED POWER, INC. NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF UNITED POWER, INC.  500 COOPERATIVE WAY, BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80603. The Board of Directors proposes to amend the Bylaws of United Power, Inc. (United Power) as follows:
    • Replace the word “nonprofit” with “not-for-profit” because there is a legal and operational distinction between the two types of organizations and United Power is a not-for-profit. This correction will align the cooperative’s governing documents with its IRS filing status, note purchase agreements, and related indenture agreements.
    • Include language that provides a deadline for a challenge to any election of directors. Notice of the deadline will provide guidance to members and staff on how to handle any challenges to an election. Clarity in the rules will improve the cooperative’s operational efficiency. 
    A complete redline of the proposed changes is available on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com, or members may obtain a hardcopy at any United Power office or via mail by calling 303-637-1300 and requesting that a copy be made available to them at the address on file with the cooperative. Pursuant to Article 11, Section 8 of the Bylaws of United Power Inc., you are hereby notified that the Board of Directors of United Power proposes to adopt the amendment(s) to United Power’s bylaws at a meeting of the Board to be held on August 27, 2025, unless a written petition is filed at United Power’s headquarters before close of business on August 25, 2025, signed by 100 or more members, protesting the proposed amendments. UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Elizabeth “Beth” Martin, Secretary of the Board
  11. 08/29/2024 - 11:36 AM
    Title LEGAL NOTICE: United Power Bylaw Proposed Amendment /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Bylaw_Update.jpg?h=45932144&itok=ThxJM1f2 Thursday | August 29, 2024 Card Teaser The Board of Directors proposes the following amendments to United Power's bylaws. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE BYLAWS OF UNITED POWER, INC. DATE OF NOTICE: September 6, 2024 NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF UNITED POWER, INC.  500 COOPERATIVE WAY, BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80603. The Board of Directors Proposes to amend the Bylaws of United Power, Inc. as follows:
    • Establishes eligibility requirements for any director candidate to assure he/she is in good standing with the cooperative.
    • Extending the required period of membership for eligible director candidates from two (2) years to three (3) years.
    • Extending the required period for a prior cooperative employee, prior employee of a statewide association of electric cooperatives, an electric generation and transmission cooperative, material supply cooperative, financial cooperative, national electric cooperative, or other entity in which the electric cooperative is a member, or has been a member, or a close relative of a prior employee of the cooperative must wait before being eligible to serve as a director from three (3) years to ten (10) years.
    • Defines the requirements a person representing a legal entity must meet to be eligible to be a candidate for a director. 
    A complete redline of the proposed changes is available on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com, or members may obtain a hardcopy at any United Power office, or via mail by calling 303-637-1300 and requesting that a copy be mailed to them at the address on file with the cooperative. Pursuant to Article 11, Section 8 of the Bylaws of United Power Inc., you are hereby notified that the Board of Directors of United Power, Inc. proposes to adopt the following amendment(s) to United Power’s bylaws at a meeting of the Board to be held on October 23, 2024, unless a written petition is filed at United Power’s headquarters before close of business on October 22, 2024, signed by 100 or more Members, protesting the proposed amendments.  UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Stephen Whiteside, Secretary of the Board  
  12. 08/23/2023 - 02:40 PM
    LEGAL NOTICE: United Power Bylaw Proposed Amendment Wednesday | August 23, 2023 The Board of Directors proposes the following amendments to United Power's bylaws. Read more >