-
My Account
-
-
Start, Stop or Transfer
-
-
My Energy
-
-
Energy Options
-
-
Outage & Safety
-
-
New Construction
-
-
Construction Projects
-
Construction Guides
-
-
-
News & Community
-
-
About Us
-
08/11/2021 - 11:49 AM
Title Powering Your Community: Amy Clement /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/JulyAug2021_WDB.jpg?itok=_4Is4h_2 Wednesday | August 11, 2021 Card Teaser United Power is deeply rooted in the communities it serves and committed to their success. We manage our resources in a way that allows us to give back to our communities and empowers our employees to do the same. The hallmark of an electric cooperative is not simply providing reliable power to its members. United Power is deeply rooted in the communities it serves and committed to their success. We manage our resources in a way that allows us to give back to our communities and empowers our employees to do the same. Many United Power employees have volunteered their own time and resources to local nonprofits and educational foundations throughout the service territory. They have been able to leverage both their professional experience with the cooperative and personal interests to become leaders who are critical to powering these organizations. Amy Clement, a Senior Human Resources Generalist at United Power, has been serving on the Adams County Workforce Development Board since 2017. She is the current board chair and serves on the executive committee. The Workforce Development Board’s mission is to create opportunities for success by connecting businesses to a quality workforce in Adams County. The board is composed of community leaders who represent private industry, nonprofits and public agencies. The individuals on the board represent a variety of industry roles, backgrounds and interests, helping generate quality discussions when determining goals and direction. Clement said her involvement with the Workforce Development Board represents United Power as an employee of the cooperative, but that it also reflects her desire as a local resident to see community growth. “My professional background in human resources has afforded me opportunities in workforce development and training that are beneficial to the board” she said. “At the same time, I enjoy personally serving not only the community I live in, but also the people that are looking to better their own lives through employment and career progression.” When the position on the board opened in 2017, Tom Green, the district representative for United Power in Adams County, said he instantly recommended Clement. “I believe it’s important for United Power employees to take part in local community organizations, especially when it relates to their role with the cooperative,” Green said. “Amy is a talented professional who I thought could provide fresh input on the workforce in Adams County and be a meaningful contributor on the Workforce Development Board.” As executive committee chair, Clement is personally involved with policy updates and responsible for communications with state representatives, as well as managing board meetings each month. She recently worked with the board to establish an adult internship program to place Adams County residents in businesses to gain experience and advance their careers. “This is an exciting opportunity to give back to the community,” she said. “I am hopeful we will be able to place an intern with United Power in the future.” The board’s responsibilities are accomplished through the activities of the Adams County Workforce and Business Center. For more information, go to www.adcogove.org/WBC.07/02/2021 - 05:39 PM
Title Powering Your Night at the Fair /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Nov2020_NL_FairsCommunity.jpg?itok=algtZaFM Friday | July 2, 2021 Card Teaser Enter to win one of four ticket packages to the Adams County Fair from United Power. The fair will be from August 4-8, 2021. The Adams County Fair, August 4-8, will be packed with family friendly entertainment, and as the presenting sponsor, United Power is giving away ticket packages to some lucky members. Enter to win one of four prize packages below by completing the entry form. Contest Entry Form Friday, August 6 | 7 p.m. 4 Tickets, Demolition Derby & Fireworks (x2) 2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands $25 Concessions Gift Card Saturday, August 7 | 7 p.m. 4 Tickets, NSPA Truck Pull 2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands $25 Concessions Gift Card Sunday, August 8 | 3 p.m. 4 Tickets, Dia de la Familia 2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands $25 Concessions Gift Card To learn more about the fair, go to www.adamscountyfair.com. To enter by mail, mail a postcard with your name, address, phone and email to: United Power Attn: Adams County Fair Ticket Package Giveaway 500 Cooperative Way Brighton, CO 80603 Entries must be received by July 28, 2021 to be eligible. United Power is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.07/17/2019 - 04:35 PM
Title Powering Your Night at the Fair /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Fair_Lights_Carnival.jpg?itok=xjDPZHef Monday | July 15, 2019 Card Teaser Enter to Win Adams County Fair Tickets The Adams County Fair, July 31 – August 4, will be packed with family-friendly events and entertainment, and as the presenting sponsor, United Power is giving away ticket packages to some lucky members. Enter to win one of four prize packages by visiting our Facebook page. Visit us on Facebook and tell us your favorite memory of the fair to be entered to win a ticket package to ONE of the following: • Aug. 1: PBR & Aaron Watson with special guest Ned Ledoux • Aug. 2: Demolition Derby & Fireworks • Aug. 3: NSPA Truck Pull • Aug. 4: Charreada Y La Original Banda El Limon Prize packages include 4 event tickets, 2 carnival wristbands, and a $30 concessions gift card. Entries must be received by July 24. Winners will be notified on July 26. See you at the Adams County Fair! July 31 - Aug 4, 2019 Tickets for the various United Power Grandstand Events at the Adams County Fair are on sale now. Buy your tickets online. Paid parking and shuttle rides are available. Fair admission is free. Special Days: Thursday, Aug. 1 – Senior Day Friday, Aug. 2 – 9NEWS Kids Day09/25/2023 - 11:29 AM
Practical EV Driving Monday | September 25, 2023 National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 22 - Oct. 1. Read more >01/10/2022 - 03:25 PM
Title President & CEO Speaks on Co-op’s Role in a DSO Energy Delivery Model /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/Future_Energy_Network.jpg?itok=BlzRHMdT Monday | January 10, 2022 Card Teaser Presentation Delivered at National Co-op CEO Conference United Power President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark A. Gabriel, recently joined co-op CEOs Brian Heithoff, of Trico Electric Cooperative, and Eric Hobbie of Prairie Power, Inc. in a panel discussion about electric cooperatives’ role as Distribution System Operators (DSO) at the NRECA CEO Close-Up Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference is attended by hundreds of cooperative CEOs and General Managers and held annually to provide CEOs with insight into industry trends and best practices for managing key challenges. A growing number of electric cooperatives, including United Power, are moving toward a DSO model, which allows the utility to enhance its relationships with members, provide added services and proactively manage the grid with automation and smart technology. At United Power, continued projected growth and an opportunity to purchase cleaner and more affordable power from a variety of resources combined with the desire for more member-owned and locally generated renewable energy puts the cooperative in a position to take a more integrated and dynamic approach to delivering electricity. “The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift and the relationship that cooperatives like United Power already have with their member communities has us primed to lead this energy transition,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power President & CEO. “A locally-owned cooperative is nimble, innovative and responsive—and is exactly how utilities will need to operate in order to manage a resilient distribution system, efficiently integrate local micro-grids and facilitate the local exchange of energy.” Gabriel discussed United Power’s 10 Year Working Plan and the strategic considerations the cooperative is undertaking as they move toward a DSO model. The working plan was developed by key staff at the cooperative and it serves as a comprehensive guide to align the board, employees, and members through this dramatic operational shift. By leveraging new technology, expansive energy resources, and updated operations, and new technology, United Power is actively advancing the local distribution system to adapt to the new ways it will provide value and reliable power for members. “The 10 Year Plan is our playbook outlining the allocation of people, resources, and leadership attention as we drive toward an increasingly dynamic, sustainable, and complex energy future,” said Gabriel. “While we are working to deliver reliable power today, we are planning for the utility of tomorrow. We have started the conversations with our board and our members about what the future of energy will look like and the opportunities that lie ahead.” Slidedeck from 2022 CEO Close-Up by Mark A. Gabriel03/11/2022 - 02:46 PM
Title Putting Down Roots in Carbon Valley /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/MarApr2022_NL_RoundUp.jpg?itok=AUydOb2M Friday | March 11, 2022 Card Teaser Round-Up grant helps St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity provide homes for two families in Carbon Valley. Round-Up Grant Helps Habitat for Humanity Provide Homes for Two Families St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity presented two Carbon Valley families with keys to their new homes alongside friends, family, volunteers, and community organizations at a ribbon cutting in January. Among the organizations present at the event was United Power’s Operation Round-Up Foundation. Habitat for Humanity provides newly constructed homes to families who are positioned for home ownership but are unable to qualify for traditional financing. The organization builds homes from the ground up and sells them at cost to selected families thanks to support from community volunteers. Round-Up awarded Habitat for Humanity a $5,000 grant to help with home construction costs. “Without the help of community partners like Round-Up, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do for these families,” said Rebecca Shannon, community engagement manager for St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity. Round-Up is funded entirely by members who voluntarily “round up” their monthly statements to the next whole dollar. The average contribution is approximately $.50 per month. Those funds are then redistributed to nonprofits in various parts of the service territory to ensure as many members receive help as possible. “We are proud to support community organizations meeting the needs of vulnerable members,” said Joan Kniss, a Round-Up board member. “Habitat for Humanity has a strong track record of lifting people up and lets us see our grant dollars in action.” Home ownership allows families to put down roots and begin contributing to their local community, Shannon said. Homes are not only built to meet all safety requirements, but are also energy efficient, which lowers the cost of ownership. Selected families are required to demonstrate commitment to their new home by returning volunteer hours helping with the construction of their future homes. Having a hand in building your own home develops a sense of pride in it. Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a new home in Carbon Valley on March 7. To volunteer, visit www.stvrainhabitat.org. More than 20% of United Power members voluntarily round up their bills. To enroll in Operation Round-Up, click here.04/29/2019 - 01:05 PM
Questions about Demand? Friday | January 25, 2019 United Power’s new rate structure went into effect on January 1st, and members will begin to see the 2019 rates reflected as separate demand and energy charges on their February bills. While energy is the total power used, demand refers to the capacity needed to serve your location. The new rates break apart the costs for demand and energy to more fairly charge each member for their impact on the electric system and the energy they use. Read more >01/23/2019 - 01:51 PM
Quick Thinking Walgreens Clerk Saves United Power Member from Scam Friday | October 12, 2018 The proactive actions of Brighton Walgreens employees prevented a United Power member from becoming the victim of an attempted utility scam—saving the customer hundreds of dollars. Read more >11/03/2023 - 12:59 PM
Rate Increase Approved Friday | November 3, 2023 The rate increase adjusts for inflation and higher wholesale power costs. Read more >05/30/2018 - 03:16 PM
Rebate Requirements Changing in 2018 on Heat Pump Air Conditioners Thursday | November 9, 2017 Beginning next year, members will see some changes to the rebate requirements on heat pump air conditioners as well as an increase in rebate amounts. Read more >12/04/2019 - 09:05 AM
Title Residential, Irrigation Rates to See Small Increase /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Dec2019_NL_Rates.jpg?itok=tr1osQAy Wednesday | December 4, 2019 Card Teaser The United Power board of directors proposed a modest increase in residential rates at their November 8th regulatory meeting. The United Power board of directors proposed a modest increase in residential rates at their November 8th regulatory meeting. The rate increase will vary from 1.5–2% for residential members. Members on the standard residential rate will see a 1.5% rate increase beginning with their January 1st usage, which amounts to an average increase of $1.58 per month. Members on the residential time-of-day rate and irrigation rate will see a 2% increase – an average monthly increase of $3.23 per month. An additional time-of-day rate was added in response to concerns raised by members utilizing the time-of-day rate. The additional time-of-day rate gives members who utilize specialized equipment and shift their consumption to off-peak periods another rate option. (See Rates Chart attachment below) “As we move forward with the rate changes, it’s important that we listen to our members, and our newest rate is a response to their concerns,” stated Dean Hubbock, Director of Power Supply and Rates. “The new rates should have a minimal impact on members, and we now have several rates that members can consider when determining the best rate for their lifestyle.” Last year, United Power instituted a new rate structure that allowed the cooperative to more fairly bill members for not only the power they use, but also for their impact on the electrical system delivering power. The new rate structure charges for energy and demand, breaking apart two costs that had been previously blended together. The new structure even allows members to have more control over the components of their bill that raise their costs. For example, in the residential rate, the demand charge increased by 50¢ per kW, while the energy charge drops from 10.15¢ per kWh to 9.95¢ per kWh. “We understand that everyone has a different way they use power in their home, and by expanding our rate offerings, members can select a rate that best fits their usage patterns,” stated Hubbock. In addition to the changes to the residential rates, the board proposed a couple additional changes. Irrigation rates will see a 2% monthly increase for 2020 – an increase of about $1.79 per month. Small and large commercial customers and large industrial primary customers will see an overall 2% monthly decrease in 2020. “The small reduction for commercial customers was warranted according to our most recent cost-of-service study,” stated Hubbock. “We will be conducting another full study in 2020, and that will help us continue to refine the rates we charge members in different rate classes.” The new rates will go into effect for usage beginning January 1, 2020, so members will not see the increase on their bills until their February billing. Members can learn more about how to control their demand and lower their overall electric costs by visiting the Understanding Demand page. There are many helpful resources and videos to help you understand how the two components of your power are billed and how to control these costs.01/23/2019 - 09:31 AM
Resources Offer Closer Look at Your Demand Monday | September 3, 2018 The Power Portal is United Power’s newest resource for members, and offers a detailed look at monthly energy consumption data and overall usage history. This free resource allows members to view monthly, daily and hourly energy use in 15 minute intervals. Read more >