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12/04/2019 - 09:05 AM
Residential, Irrigation Rates to See Small Increase Wednesday | December 4, 2019 The United Power board of directors proposed a modest increase in residential rates at their November 8th regulatory meeting. Read more >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 >01/22/2019 - 09:56 AM
Responsible Generator Use Saves Lives Monday | April 2, 2018 The use of portable generators is commonplace during power outages, but you may not know they can potentially create one of the more dangerous situations for the linemen trying to restore power to you and your neighbors. Read more >05/30/2018 - 02:45 PM
Results of 2017 United Power Director Election Thursday | April 27, 2017 Races for a seat in all four United Power director districts were decided by a vote of the members at the 2017 Annual Meeting on Apr. 18 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Read more >07/13/2021 - 10:47 AM
Reunited & Ready Thursday | July 8, 2021 After more than a year of altered business practices during COVID-19, United Power has resumed normal activities. Read more >09/27/2019 - 08:46 AM
Rising to the Occasion Friday | September 27, 2019 United Power partnered with Touchstone's national balloon program to present to donations to area nonprofits. Read more >11/18/2022 - 05:55 PM
Title Roadmap: Business Agility & Resilience Through IT/OT Strategy /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/EarlyWinter_NL_ITOT.jpg?itok=_zDWqqZ1 Friday | November 18, 2022 Card Teaser The final Roadmap pillar focuses on our information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems strategies. Our Cooperative Roadmap (Roadmap) is United Power’s functional plan for the future, and focuses on four specific pillars the cooperative views as essential to strengthening its position as a leader in the electric industry. In previous newsletters, we have highlighted our commitment to pursing affordable and sustainable power, optimizing our distribution system, and our commitment to member and community engagement. The final Roadmap pillar focuses on our information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems strategies, which allow us to be efficient and functional in maintaining our distribution system. Advancing technologies play a critical role in how United Power responds to and prevents outages. Without the insight computerized systems provide, the cooperative would not be able to see in-depth information about grid performance and conduct targeted maintenance. In a way, this pillar is foundational for meeting the requirements of grid optimization. “United Power has taken an approach of embracing IT,” said Rex Webster, an infrastructure engineer at the cooperative. “It’s where they integrate us into decision making that allows us to shape and guide workflows, processes, and systems.” United Power’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is a computerized system that provides the cooperative with information about energy usage. It helps guide grid construction and improvements and ensure sufficient power is delivered where members need it. In many cases, we can use this system to identify and respond to outages before members may even be aware. It is the availability of this infrastructure that also allows us to offer Power Portal to our members, where you can view energy usage in 15-minute segments and make energy-saving habit changes. The implementation of informational technology strategies would not be complete without factoring in the ever-increasing threat to cybersecurity. “We’ve implemented many state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools and monitoring services on both our field devices and our corporate networks,” Webster said. Technology is advancing rapidly, and new technology may be on the horizon that offers even greater insight into our distribution system. While we have no way of knowing what may be available tomorrow, our systems are built to adapt as changes take place. We are constantly looking for advantageous options that enable us to better serve our members. “Our Cooperative Roadmap is looking ahead over the next 10 years as we become a more fully functional distribution system operator,” said Reliability Engineer Tyler Bain. “But in reality, we’re already down that path, and we’re already deploying and utilizing the systems that are going to make some of those futuristic thoughts possible today.”09/16/2022 - 10:17 AM
Roadmap: Optimizing Our Distribution System Friday | September 16, 2022 United Power is proud to manage a comprehensive maintenance plan that has produced one of the most reliable systems in the country. Read more >07/07/2022 - 10:25 AM
Roadmap: Providing Flexible, Affordable, Sustainable Power & Services Thursday | July 7, 2022 United Power caught the attention of electric distribution co-ops in April when it filed its non-conditional Notice of Intent to Withdraw from its wholesale power contract with Tri-State. Read more >01/22/2019 - 11:16 AM
Rosie's Moving In Tuesday | May 1, 2018 Butterfly Pavilion, home to Rosie the tarantula, recently announced its plans to construct a new facility in Broomfield, inside United Power's service territory. Read more >12/20/2019 - 11:13 AM
07/21/2021 - 03:59 PM
Title Safe Tree Trimming /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/TreeTrimming.jpg?h=45932144&itok=rNqye9Fr Wednesday | July 21, 2021 Card Teaser Observe ten-foot rule to safely trim trees near power lines. Observe Ten-Foot Rule to Safely Trim Trees Near Power Lines Summer is in full swing, and as trees begin to grow and bud, they may get close enough to come into contact with power lines. While the fires and damage from 2020 are still fresh on everyone’s minds, we want to remind members that trees near power lines can cause potential hazards, tree-related power outages and increase the risk of fire. To protect your power and your community, United Power will be concentrating significant resources on clearing vegetation from power lines this summer – especially in portions of our mountain territory that are heavily forested. United Power adheres to industry best practices and will trim away any vegetation within ten feet of power lines. You can help protect your community from power outages, damaged utility equipment and fires by observing the ten-foot rule between trees and power lines. If you encounter a tree in the vicinity of a primary line, immediately contact United Power. These are the high-voltage lines running from pole to pole, and they require specially trained tree-trimming crews. Report tree hazards on our website. Members are responsible for trimming vegetation away from secondary lines – the lines that stretch beyond your electric meter to your service location. For your safety, United Power will disconnect secondary lines for tree trimming activity at no cost to the member. Avoid trimming when you encounter the following: tree limbs in direct contact with a power line, dead tree limbs hanging near power lines, tree limbs growing toward power lines. Remember to trim only from a steady, level surface, removing small, easy to manage sections. Large tree/branch sections may call unexpectedly and take down power lines and cause potential injury. If this is not possible, contact a professional tree trimmer. When in doubt about safety or responsibility, please contact United Power at 303-637-1300. We’ll be happy to assess the situation and keep you safe. For more information on digging and planting safely, go to our Dig Safe, Plant Safe page.