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01/22/2019 - 10:01 AM
Title United Power Announces 2018 Youth Tour and Youth Leadership Camp Delegates /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Apr2018_NL_YouthTour_YouthCamp.png?itok=Axem4HLA Monday | April 2, 2018 2018 D.C. Youth Tour Delegates United Power selected three local students to represent the cooperative at this year’s Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington D.C in June. Hannah Rockwell of Brighton, Megan Lewis from Firestone and Jordyn Saffy of Brighton were selected based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, volunteer efforts and a brief essay. Local electric cooperatives throughout the country sponsor approximately 1,500 ambitious high school students from small towns and cities for an incredible week in the nation’s capital with the objective of providing an educational experience for young people on the organization and operation of a cooperative. Cooperatives are committed to educating America’s rural youth about the country and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities. Hannah Rockwell is a student at Weld Central High School where she is an athlete in cross country and track. She is a member of the National Honor Society and president of her school’s Future Business Leaders of America Club. Hannah loves school and her future plans include pursuing a career in medicine. Megan Lewis attends Frederick High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Advisory Committee. Megan is active in musicals/plays at her school, and is on both the varsity cross country and tennis teams. Her future plans include college and medical school. Jordyn Saffy attends high school at Eagle Ridge Academy. Jordan is captain of the volleyball team, president of the spirit team and participates in track and field. Her future plans include a degree in health sciences, which she intends to use to help those in need. 2018 Youth Leadership Camp Winners United Power has also selected Brooklyn Stubby of Mapleton Early College in Commerce City and Catera Gagna of Brighton to represent the cooperative at the 2018 Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs, Colorado this July. The camp is offered to high school juniors and seniors in the United Power service area. Interested students are asked to apply, and winners are selected based on academic performance, extracurriculr activities and volunteer efforts. The primary objective of the camp is to provide an educational experience for youth on the organization and operation of a cooperative. The camp strives to help develop leadership skills that will assist students with challenges they will face in the future. Brooklyn Stubby attends Mapleton Early College and is active in student council, swimming and student mentoring. Brooklyn is keeping her options open, but is considering physical therapy, detective work or personal training/nutrition. Catera Gagna is a student at Brighton High School and plays softball. She is a member of the principal’s honor roll, student government and volunteers at a local elementary school. Catera plans to attend college and pursue a career in engineering.04/29/2019 - 01:47 PM
United Power Announces 2019 Scholarship Recipients Wednesday | April 17, 2019 United Power proudly announces its scholarship recipients for 2019. Read more >05/11/2020 - 12:15 PM
Title United Power Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/May2018_NL_Scholarships.png?h=45932144&itok=4jCIAZii Friday | May 1, 2020 Card Teaser United Power proudly announces its scholarship recipients for 2020. United Power proudly announces its scholarship recipients for 2020. Each year, the cooperative awards more than $19,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. The United Power Scholarship Committee selected seventeen high school seniors based on grades, test scores, extracurricular activities and a brief essay. Applications are made available at the end of each year. United Power’s 2020 scholarship recipients will be announced during the cooperative’s Annual Meeting & Director Election on April 15 and recognized in its monthly newsletter to members. The 2020 scholarship recipients are: • Jade Glaister, Legacy High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000 • Wesley Swieter, Weld Central High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000 • Madison Harper, Erie High School, United Power Youth Leadership Scholarship, $1,500 • Skylar Tempel, Erie High School, Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship, $1,000 • Calla Winner, Peak to Peak Charter, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Scholarship, $1,000 • Elizabeth Dexter, Fort Lupton High School, Lois Lesser Education Scholarship, $1,000 • Rylie James, Prospect Ridge Academy, Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 United Power dedicates a book scholarship to each high school within its service territory, provided it receives an application. This year, United Power distributed ten $1,000 book scholarships, including one “at-large” selection. Book scholarships for 2020 were awarded to Brianna Diaz, Brighton High School; Angelica Fletcher, Prairie View High School; Megan Harrison, Eagle Ridge Academy; Michael Clementson, Frederick High School; Dina Zito, Ft. Lupton High School; Blake LaVanchy, Mead High School; Ivonne Olivas, Weld Central High School; Claire Diekman, Mountain Territory; Jeffrey Fitzjohn, Erie High School; and Claire Fisk, at-large selection. Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients, and thank you to all the students who submitted their application. United Power is committed to supporting the postsecondary education efforts of students it serves.05/12/2021 - 01:18 PM
Title United Power Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/May2018_NL_Scholarships_0.png?itok=EfJ7RiIp Wednesday | May 12, 2021 Card Teaser Each year, the cooperative awards more than $19,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. Brighton, CO – United Power proudly announces its scholarship recipients for 2021. Each year, the cooperative awards more than $19,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. The United Power Scholarship Committee selected seventeen high school seniors based on grades, test scores, extracurricular activities and a brief essay. Applications are made available at the end of each year. More information about United Power’s 2021 scholarship recipients can be found in the co-op’s monthly newsletter to members. The 2021 scholarship recipients are:- Sejal Goud, Standley Lake High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000
- Lucas Stanford, Prairie View High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000
- Elena Marraudino, Prairie View High School, United Power Youth Leadership Scholarship, $1,500
- Alexander Juenemann, Erie High School, Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship, $1,000
- Dominic Gittlein, Frederick High School, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Scholarship, $1,000
- Ashley Settergren, Brighton High School, Lois Lesser Education Scholarship, $1,000
- Emily Pira, Prairie View High School, Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
- Claire Asmussen, Brighton High School
- Morgan Barba, Prairie View High School
- Walker Bargmann, Eagle Ridge Academy
- MacKenzie Umberger, Frederick High School
- Gabriela Tijerina, Ft. Lupton High School
- Jacob Choksey, Mead High School
- Brooke Dowdy, Weld Central High School
- Nolan Lindberg, Mountain Territory
- Isabelle Bieber, Erie High School
- Audrey Thompson, at-large selection
04/20/2022 - 09:48 AM
United Power Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients Wednesday | April 20, 2022 Each year, the cooperative awards more than $20,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. Read more >06/13/2023 - 12:06 AM
Title United Power Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/May2018_NL_Scholarships.png?h=45932144&itok=4jCIAZii Tuesday | May 23, 2023 Card Teaser Each year, the cooperative awards more than $20,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. Brighton, CO – United Power proudly announces its scholarship recipients for 2023. Each year, the cooperative awards more than $20,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. The United Power Scholarship Committee selected 20 high school seniors based on grades, test scores, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a written essay. Applications are made available by December each year. 2023 scholarship recipients:- Kaden Rademacher, Mead High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000
- Gavin Walker, Prairie View High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000
- Lauren Brown, Frederick High School, United Power Youth Leadership Scholarship, $1,500
- Hayley Howell, Frederick High School, Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship, $1,000
- Gwendolyn Hanks, Frederick High School, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Scholarship, $1,000
- Otis Kindvall, Frederick High School, Lois Lesser Education Scholarship, $1,000
- Dylan Leonard, Brighton High School, Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
- Jolene Her, Prairie View High School, United Power Community College Scholarship, $1,000
05/23/2024 - 10:28 AM
Title United Power Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/May2018_NL_Scholarships.png?h=45932144&itok=4jCIAZii Thursday | May 23, 2024 Card Teaser This year, the cooperative awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. Brighton, CO – United Power proudly announces its scholarship recipients for 2024. This year, the cooperative awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. The United Power Scholarship Committee selected 18 high school seniors based on grades, test scores, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a written essay. Applications are made available on the cooperative’s website by December each year. 2024 scholarship recipients:- Harley Baas, Branson School Online, United Power Community College Scholarship, $1,000
- Lucas Burela, Brighton High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000
- Lilliana Ritter, Prairie View High School, United Power Technical Scholarship, $1,000
- Rachael Schmidt, Frederick High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000
- Giselle Sixtos, Fort Lupton High School, Lois Lesser Education Scholarship, $1,000
- Alanna Snyder, Horizon High School, Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
- Skylar Whalen, Mead High School, United Power Youth Leadership Scholarship, $1,500
06/03/2025 - 10:32 AM
Title United Power Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/May2018_NL_Scholarships.png?h=45932144&itok=4jCIAZii Tuesday | June 3, 2025 Card Teaser This year, the cooperative awarded more than $35,000 in scholarships. Brighton, CO – United Power proudly announces its scholarship recipients for 2025. This year, the cooperative awarded more than $35,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. The United Power Scholarship Committee selected 20 high school seniors based on grades, test scores, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a written essay. 2025 Cooperative Scholarship recipients:- Ryan Brown, Frederick High School, Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
- Kennedy Cardillo, Weld Central High School, Lois Lesser Education Scholarship, $1,000
- Alora Tortorelli Cruz, Riverdale Ridge High School, Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000
- Isaac Griffith, Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School, United Power Community College Scholarship, $1,000
- Trevor Kurtz, Mead High School, Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000
- Madison Miller, Mead High School, United Power Technical/Vocational Scholarship, $1,000
- Adisyn Rademacher, Mead High School, United Power Youth Leadership Scholarship, $1,500
05/30/2018 - 03:11 PM
Title United Power Announces Construction of Colorado’s Largest Battery Storage System /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/2017_10_25_LargestBatteryStorage.jpg?itok=p1VZTKoI Wednesday | October 25, 2017 Card Teaser United Power announced plans to construct its first commercial scale energy storage project. United Power announced plans to construct its first commercial scale energy storage project. Located in Firestone, CO and developed in collaboration with Chicago based SoCore Energy, the 4 MW / 16 MWh battery storage system will be the largest facility in the State of Colorado and one of the largest systems owned and operated by an electric co-op anywhere in the country. “As one of the fastest growing co-ops in Colorado, United Power wants to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating new technology that can help boost reliability and keep costs down. Energy storage will play an important role in the grid of the future, and we’re excited to be starting now,” said John Parker, CEO of United Power. United Power partnered with SoCore Energy to develop the project, which will be located at United Power’s west office on I-25, just south of Highway 119. SoCore is a leading solar PV and energy storage developer with a special focus on serving rural electric cooperatives. SoCore and United Power selected Tesla to supply the 4 MW / 16 MWh Powerpack system. “SoCore worked closely with United Power to understand the objectives of the project, siting and design considerations, and performance requirements. This has been a terrific partnership so far, and we’re looking forward to getting construction underway,” said SoCore President Rob Scheuermann. The battery storage system will store energy generated in the overnight hours, when demand is low, and discharge it during peak hours to reduce demand. Curbing peak demand will reduce costs and help improve the overall efficiency of United Power’s electric grid as it serves its more than 82,000 meters. The Firestone system is the first of several energy storage projects that United Power will roll out, piloting an innovative “community battery” strategy, allowing users to purchase a share of the battery system’s output to directly reduce demand charges on their monthly electric bills. “United Power was one of the first utilities in the country to experiment with the ‘community solar’ concept with our Sol Partners™ program, and now there are community solar projects all over the country. ‘Community batteries’ are the next big trend,” said United Power’s New Business Director, Jerry Marizza. SoCore Energy’s Scheuermann agrees. “Community batteries allow co-ops and their members to address the demand components of the utility bill – the portion that can’t easily be addressed with solar energy alone. Batteries provide opportunities to reduce costs, increase choices for co-ops and their members while improving resiliency of the grid.” Construction on the system is expected to begin in the first half of 2018.04/20/2022 - 10:48 AM
Title United Power Announces EV Charging Station in Carbon Valley /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/04_20_2022_EV_CarbonValley.jpg?itok=RzzL3c5k Wednesday | April 20, 2022 Card Teaser The newest charging station is located at its Carbon Valley office along Interstate 25 and fills a 30-mile gap in available charging options between Thornton and Loveland. New Fast Charger is Third in Cooperative’s Network Brighton, CO – United Power announced its third public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station at a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday. The newest charging station in the cooperative’s growing network is located at its Carbon Valley office along Interstate 25, just south of Longmont, and fills a 30-mile gap in available charging options between Thornton and Loveland. All three charging stations are part of the ChargePoint network. “Nearly 5,000 United Power members own electric vehicles,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We stand committed to strategically deploying a charging network capable of supporting our members and the thousands of others who commute daily throughout our territory.” The charging station at United Power’s Carbon Valley Service Center is a 62.5 kW direct current (DC) fast charger available for anyone who has set up a ChargePoint account. Individuals may create an account using ChargePoint’s mobile app or an activation card available through the mail. The charging station was installed with the help of a grant from Tri-State Generation & Transmission. United Power has paid careful attention to the growing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle markets and rapid adoption of the technology among its members. The cooperative’s first charging station was installed at its Coal Creek office in 2019, and its second was added at Keenesburg’s Market Street Mart in 2021. These strategic locations fill gaps where charging was previously unavailable and made EV ownership more feasible for rural members. An online educational portal, savings calculator and additional resources are available for members interested in EVs at ChooseEV. “Our goal is making electric vehicle ownership more practical and accessible for more of our members, especially those who live in rural areas,” Gabriel said. “We do that by considering the appropriate opportunities and the right programs that meet the needs of our members.” United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to homes, farms and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range. The cooperative is one of the fastest-growing electric cooperatives in the nation, and in June 2021 joined the elite ranks of cooperatives serving more than 100,000 meters. The 900-square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson and Keenesburg. United Power is also a founding member of the NextGen Cooperative Alliance, which is dedicated to expanding the power supply and procurement options available to distribution co-ops and reforming the traditional generation and transmission business model. For more information about United Power, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. ###05/12/2021 - 08:51 AM
Title United Power Announces Fast Charging Station in Keenesburg /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/05_11_2021__EV_Keenesburg.jpg?itok=hgsoXdBI Wednesday | May 12, 2021 Card Teaser The new charging station, located at the Market Street Mart in Keenesburg, fills a gap in available charging options between Brighton and Fort Morgan. Charger Station Part of Co-op's Growing EV Charging Network Brighton, CO – United Power announced Tuesday its second electric vehicle charging station is now operational and available for public use. The new charging station is located at the Market Street Mart in Keenesburg, filling a gap in available charging options for rural electric vehicle owners and drivers between Brighton and Fort Morgan. Both cooperative charging stations are available on the ChargePoint network. “United Power has made a commitment to providing innovative technologies that are beneficial for members,” said Energy Programs Director Joel Danforth. “This installation not only helps us continue to fulfill that commitment but also keep pace with the emerging trend toward electric vehicles.” The Keenesburg charging station is a 62.5 kW direct current (DC) fast charger available for anyone who has set up a ChargePoint account. Anyone can set up a ChargePoint account using the mobile app or an activation card available through the mail. The charging station was installed with the help of a grant from the Colorado Energy Office’s Charge Ahead Colorado program. United Power has invested in several educational resources for members interested in electric vehicles. The cooperative launched its Choose EV web portal in June, providing a wealth of information about both electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. It also hosted a live webinar for National Drive EV Week to provide additional education and alleviate common concerns and hesitations about purchasing an electric vehicle. The cooperative installed its first charging station at its Coal Creek office in 2019. United Power leadership continues to look at the electric vehicle landscape and consider programs that will offer the best benefit for members, including additional charging locations in its growing network. “We have made a consistent effort to invest in electric vehicle resources for members over the past couple years,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our goal is to provide the right opportunities and the right programs that make electric vehicles practical and accessible for more of our members, especially those who live in rural communities.” United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to homes, farms and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range. As one of the fastest-growing electric cooperatives in the nation, the utility will join the elite ranks of cooperatives serving more than 100,000 meters by the end of this summer. The 900 square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson and Keenesburg. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. ###07/10/2023 - 09:00 AM
United Power Announces Groundbreaking Battery Storage Contract Monday | July 10, 2023 Battery capacity key to renewable integration and load stabilization. Read more >