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Title October is National Co-op Month /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/CoopMonth_2019.jpg?h=45932144&itok=hVrNvnQ1 Monday | October 4, 2021 Card Teaser United Power invites our members to join us in honoring National Co-op Month. There are more than 64,000 cooperatives stretching across almost every industry that touches our daily lives, and more than 800 of them are local electric co-ops. United Power is an Essential Partner in Local Communities Cooperatives are more than a local business. Not only do they provide the same products and services as their for-profit counterparts, they also go beyond the business, placing great emphasis on community involvement and the flourishing of its members. Without the members we serve, there would be no United Power. We’re invested in making each and every one of our communities the best version of itself and empowering our members to be a part of that vision. This October, United Power invites our members to join us in honoring National Co-op Month, a celebration of the commitment cooperatives have for their communities and members. There are more than 64,000 cooperatives stretching across almost every industry that touches our daily lives, and more than 800 of them are local electric co-ops. Electric co-ops provide power to nearly 60% of the country’s landmass, maintain more than 40% of its distribution grid — approximately 3 million miles of line — and serve more than 40 million members across 2,500 counties in 47 states. Birthed out of the hard work of our members more than 80 years ago, electric cooperatives were established to deliver power to parts of the country larger investor-owned utilities had no interest in serving. When co-ops were formed to deliver power to these rural communities, they also made a commitment to serve and strengthen the communities within their service territory through investment in the economy, supporting local nonprofits and developing future leaders. United Power works closely with its communities to support them directly and indirectly. It maintains close relationships with locally owned and operated businesses. Employees serve on the boards of local nonprofits, chambers of commerce, economic development councils and more. The cooperative’s commitment to its communities and members was on full display over the past 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. From temporary suspension of disconnects to contributing $550,000 to the Co-op Cares Fund to provide direct support to members affected throughout the pandemic, United Power put its words into demonstrable action. It established the Member Choice Grants program to help the cooperative direct support to areas members care about and Operation Round-Up, a voluntary member-funded organization supported by the cooperative, went above and beyond to provide additional assistance to area nonprofits where it was needed. United Power also continued to provide thousands of dollars in scholarships to area seniors pursuing a post-secondary education and sponsored dozens of virtual community events while in-person events were not possible. When community events did return this summer, the cooperative played a vital role in making them happen, including fairs, festivals and local movie nights and celebrations. While some electric cooperatives remain small and rural, others have outgrown their rural roots. As communities have grown from rural farming communities to suburban commuter communities or even urban centers, so has United Power’s commitment to those communities. No matter where you live or how you use electricity, you can count on United Power to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy and to make serving you its priority.05/30/2018 - 03:08 PM
October is National Co-op Month Thursday | October 5, 2017 United Power is joining 30,000 cooperatives nationwide in October to celebrate National Co-op Month, which recognizes the many ways cooperatives are committed to strengthening the local communities they serve. Read more >01/13/2020 - 07:15 AM
Old Home Wiring May Need TLC Friday | January 10, 2020 Here are a few clues to find out if your home’s electric network needs a professional switch. Read more >12/19/2022 - 09:47 AM
Title Operation Round Up Gives Big in 2022 /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Dec2020_NL_RoundUp.jpg?h=45932144&itok=YdOl3AGv Wednesday | December 14, 2022 Card Teaser Member-funded foundation has distributed nearly $170,000 this year Member-Funded Foundation has Distributed Nearly $170,000 This Year Operation Round Up is poised to have one of its biggest giving years on record since the foundation’s inception more than 25 years ago. With another month remaining to consider grant requests, the foundation has already distributed nearly $170,000 to nonprofit organizations serving United Power members across the cooperative’s service territory. The foundation’s board will meet to review grant requests again in December. Members who enroll in Round Up will have their monthly billing statements rounded up to the next whole dollar, which averages about $.50 per statement — or just $6 per year. Participation is voluntary and can be ended at any time. Donated funds are distributed to four partner nonprofit organizations representing members in each of the cooperative’s districts, as well as other organizations that submit grant requests. The board, made up of fellow United Power members, meets five times throughout the year to review requests. As a voluntary foundation, members form the backbone of Round Up. Because the growing number of people in need is stretching local nonprofits beyond their means, United Power is making a call to its membership to consider enrolling. Your contribution will go further than you imagine and could mean another family has food on their table, clothes on their back, a warm place to sleep, or any other number of needs met. More than 20,000 members are currently enrolled in the program. “We participate in Round Up,” said one Commerce City member when asked about the program. “To us, it is just a monthly reminder, however small, that everyone who benefits is part of one big family.” Members who are interested in enrolling in Round Up or increasing their contribution can go to complete a quick form on our Round Up page or call Member Services at 303-637-1300.05/13/2020 - 11:53 AM
Operation Round-Up Commits $20,000 in Support to Local Food Banks Wednesday | May 13, 2020 The board of directors selected Food Bank of the Rockies and the Weld County Food Bank to receive grants of $10,000 each to offset their growing costs during the COVID-19 situation. Read more >12/09/2022 - 09:19 AM
Our Salute to Veterans Friday | December 9, 2022 Co-op employees raised more than $5,000 to support veterans through Allegiance Ranch. Read more >11/18/2022 - 12:10 PM
Our Salute to Veterans Friday | November 18, 2022 United Power is proud to celebrate veterans working in our offices, living in our communities, and throughout the country. Read more >01/22/2019 - 09:44 AM
Title Our Superheros /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Mar2018_NL_TimeToShine_0.png?itok=TCMKfnzs Monday | April 2, 2018 Card Teaser Every day heroes may not wear capes and fly around the city, but they know when the going gets tough, it’s time for them to get going. When darkness befalls a city, superheroes lace up their boots, throw on their capes and race into danger without a moment’s hesitation. Everyone knows the classic Spider-Man quote, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Every day heroes may not wear capes and fly around the city, but they know when the going gets tough, it’s time for them to get going. The Denver area is synonymous with winter storms, and when the metro last experienced the most trying pitfalls of living at the base of the Rocky Mountains in October 2009, United Power linemen were prepped and ready to go as snow blanketed the metro area. Schools and businesses took preemptive action, closing before the storm hit. By the time the last snowflake nestled in with its brethren, snow had been falling for more than 24 hours. While area youth enjoyed a day away from the classroom, a different picture unfolded in the Front Range. Coal Creek Canyon, a community within United Power’s mountain service area, had accumulated nearly four feet of snow. To put that number into perspective, Chicago’s average annual snowfall is around three feet. Calm winds allowed the snow to gingerly build on tree branches, poles, yard ornaments and fences, bringing with it a massive burden. Each new snowflake resting precariously on unsuspecting surfaces brought weight inching toward disaster, like the dastardly plan of a supervillain. Before the storm faded, thousands of Coal Creek residents were without power as tree branches, cross arms and power lines succumbed to the weight of the snow. Within moments of the outage, United Power had begun mobilizing crews to diagnose the situation and restore power. Operations Superintendent Mike Lanckriet, a lineman of 32 years, and his crew were among the first to respond. “We took careful steps to monitor the storm as it moved into our territory, but we never expected the amount of snow we got,” Lanckriet said. “At times the snow was deeper than our linemen were tall. But we didn’t think of it in terms of challenges. When we arrived, our first focus was what needed to be done to get the power back on.” United Power linemen wouldn’t let the enormity of the task ahead deter them from accomplishing their goal. They laced up their boots, threw on their tools and raced headfirst into our worst winter storm in more than 12 years. Crews spent nearly a week battling dense snow, bitter cold and physical and mental fatigue while alternating 14 hour shifts to restore power to Coal Creek. Final repairs, however, took more than two weeks to complete. “You try to be as prepared as possible before a large storm, but there’s always a level of unpredictability,” said Kurt Eisenbarth, another United Power superintendent and former lineman. “It takes a different mentality to thrive on that in the most critical situations.” Living along the Front Range means each winter brings the possibility of another debilitating winter storm, but in reality critical situations come few and far between. Most of the time, linemen are working when the weather’s calm and the sun is shining. It’s easy to forget the service they provide when the situation isn’t seen as “critical,” easy to divorce their role from the danger linemen face each day. “It doesn’t take lightning or snow for our job to be dangerous,” said Operations Manager Brent Sydow. “The most routine task requires a high level of care and safety.” Being a lineman requires hard work, dedication and commitment – to their crew and their work – to doing dangerous work, knowing the fruits of their labor are often misunderstood or unrecognized. Residents in a comic book rest easy knowing a superhero is there to save the day when danger rears its head, much like we confidently trust in the unimpeded flow of electricity to power our lives. But when the power fails, our linemen spring into action. We invite our members to join us in celebrating National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th. Use #ThankALineman on social media to show your support, or take a moment to drop a kind note in the mail. Outages can come without warning, from a variety of different situations, but one thing you can count on: when the power goes out, a United Power line crew is already on its way. “When the power goes out, it’s about a brotherhood coming together to accomplish a goal, working shoulder to shoulder through blood, sweat and tears,” Eisenbarth said. “At night, they get to be the superheroes.”01/22/2019 - 09:28 AM
Title Our Time to Shine /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Mar2018_NL_TimeToShine.png?itok=CsuppcyJ Thursday | March 1, 2018 Card Teaser When severe weather hits, there’s one group United Power and its members rely on to keep the power on. Join us in celebrating National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th. When severe weather hits, there’s one group United Power and its members rely on to keep the power on. On April 18th, we will join in celebrating National Lineman Appreciation Day, honoring the hard work, innovation and dedication of America’s electrical lineworkers. Linemen must be prepared to face daily situations that may be less than ideal, regularly tasked with resolving intricate and hazardous problems in unknown or perilous conditions. It requires a strong commitment to one another and doing dangerous work, knowing the fruits of their labor are often misunderstood or unrecognized. In the line of duty, the smallest mistake could be the difference between life and death. When our linemen lace up their boots, they understand the dedication they must have to safely complete their work in the quickest possible way. “Electric linemen are the backbone of what we do,” said Bryant Robbins, United Power Chief Operations Officer. “They go above and beyond on a daily basis, often in hazardous conditions far from their families, to restore power to their communities.” Our linemen are on call 24 hours a day, ready to respond to any situation in any type of weather. So next time you lose power, rest assured a highly trained United Power crew is on the way, dedicated to getting the lights back on quickly and safely. “When the power is off, that’s when we’re at our best and it’s our time to shine,” said Mark Keith, United Power foreman. “We get out there no matter the weather, and get to work figuring out how to solve the problem.” Regularly facing difficult situations, it’s no surprise electrical lineworkers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. In 2017, electrical powerline installers and repairers were noted to have the 15th most dangerous profession. Without our linemen, the power that makes our member’s homes comfortable wouldn’t be possible. We invite our members to take a moment to thank our United Power linemen for the work they do. Use #ThankALineman on social media to show your support, or take a moment to drop a kind note in the mail.10/16/2020 - 12:44 PM
Pastor's Pantry Received Round-Up Grant Monday | June 29, 2020 Pastor’s Pantry is an available resource for anyone in need in the canyon, and provides both food and essential items, such as toiletries and paper products. Read more >04/16/2020 - 02:21 PM
Title Payment Kiosk Installed at Brighton Office /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/BrightonKiosk.jpg?h=45932144&itok=ZER00Mle Thursday | April 16, 2020 Card Teaser United Power recently installed a new payment kiosk at its Brighton office location, available now for member use. United Power recently installed a new payment kiosk at its Brighton office location, available now for member use. The installation of the new kiosk adds a third location for members to make payments via kiosk, joining the Carbon Valley Service Center and the Coal Creek Canyon office. Payments made using a kiosk at any of the three locations are quick, simple and hassle-free. Payment kiosks accept cash, credit card or check payments. Cash and credit card payments made using a kiosk are applied to your account immediately, and accounts subject to disconnection are restored immediately upon payment. Set Up Your Fast Pass for Quick Access To make your transactions faster, there is an option to set up a “Fast Pass,” which will be prompted once you complete a successful transaction. You’ll create a 4-digit PIN and receive a printed barcode. Bring your barcode next time you visit a United Power payment kiosk, select “Fast Pass” and quickly find your account with the barcode/PIN or the phone number you used when setting up your Fast Pass. Please be careful to enter the correct phone and account numbers when making a payment because your Fast Pass will reflect these numbers exactly as you input them.04/28/2020 - 01:12 PM
Please Keep a Safe Distance From Crews While They're Working Tuesday | April 28, 2020 We're asking employees and members to practice social distancing. Read more >