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04/29/2022 - 12:05 PM
Title United Power Board of Directors Elect New Officers /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/0_DirectorElection.jpg?h=45932144&itok=gRwpyf9E Friday | April 29, 2022 Card Teaser The United Power Board of Directors elected new officers at its regular meeting in April. Martin Elected as New Board Chairman, Vigesaa Elected Vice-Chairman Brighton, CO – The United Power Board of Directors elected new officers at its regular meeting in April. Directors elected Elizabeth “Beth” A. Martin to serve as the new chairman and James Vigesaa to fill the vice-chairman’s position. Keith Alquist, treasurer; Tim Erickson, secretary; and Tamra Waltemath, assistant secretary/treasurer, each retained their existing officer roles. The Board elects new officers at its regular meeting following the cooperative’s Annual Meeting each year. Martin, who was re-elected at this year’s Annual Meeting held on April 13, replaces Ursula J. Morgan as chairman. Morgan had served in the position the previous two years. Since her election to the Board in 2010, Martin has filled several officer positions, including vice-chairman, secretary, and assistant secretary/treasurer. Vigesaa was elected to fill the vice-chairman position vacated by Martin after moving to chairman. He was elected to the Board in 2011 and previously served as chairman from 2017-2019. Keith Alquist and Tamra Waltemath, both elected to the Board in 2017, have served as treasurer and assistant secretary/treasurer, respectively, since 2019. Tim Erickson, who was elected in 2009, succeeded Martin as secretary in 2020. 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. ###10/27/2020 - 05:50 PM
Title United Power Brighton Lobby and Drop Box Temporarily Closed to the Public /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Social_Media_Phone.jpg?itok=GbmFFp5p Tuesday | October 27, 2020 October 27, 2020 - United Power is temporarily closing our Brighton lobby and drop box due to several United Power employees testing positive for COVID-19. The payment kiosk is open. The facility is undergoing all the necessary cleaning and disinfection procedures, and we will reassess and determine when the facility is safe to reopen. Members needing to pay their bills are reminded that we have multiple ways for them to pay their bills without leaving their homes. If you need immediate help with any other concern, United Power's Member Services team remains on the job to help members with any issue. Please call them at 303-637-1300. For the latest updates about our facility re-opening, please check back with us at www.unitedpower.com, or look for updates on United Power's Facebook page or via Twitter.04/29/2019 - 04:24 PM
Title United Power Celebrates 80th Annual Meeting and Director Election on April 17th /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/04_17_2019_AnnualMeeting.png?itok=pcBjO2KR Wednesday | April 17, 2019 Card Teaser United Power celebrated a special cooperative milestone with members at its Annual Meeting & Director Election on April 17, 2019. Brighton, Colo. — United Power celebrated a special cooperative milestone with members at its Annual Meeting & Director Election on April 17, 2019. The Brighton-headquartered electric utility joined a short list of rural electric cooperatives that have been providing safe and reliable power for 80 years. United Power highlighted its connection with the communities it serves with a special member video featuring long-term members throughout the territory. More than 381 registered members attended the Annual Meeting and voted in the director election. South District incumbent, Keith E. Alquist II, retained his seat, receiving 2940 votes. Bradley J. Case also received 2745 votes in the South District election. Elizabeth Martin, East District, and Ursula J. Morgan, West District, retained their seats with 5362 and 5342 votes, respectively. Over the course of the past year, United Power built on and completed some exciting, previously announced projects. The cooperative powered the state’s largest battery storage project in December, which is expected to save nearly $1 million each year. As the cooperative’s membership continues to grow, and with the acquisition of Frederick Power & Light, United Power also began to renovate and man its new building out west, the Carbon Valley Service Center. “The new facility gives us the ability to respond to outages in the western part of our service territory more quickly,” said John Parker, United Power Chief Executive Officer. “These projects are aimed at driving United Power toward the future and continuing to think of our members first.” In honor of Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th, United Power presented a special video covering lineman Kelly Snow, who went to Guatemala with a team of fellow linemen from Oklahoma and Colorado. Over a three-week period, linemen brought power to two remote jungle villages that had never had electricity. Later this year, Snow will return to Guatemala with a new team of linemen to bring power to two new villages. “Cooperation among cooperatives is one of our core principles,” Snow said. “Cooperatives were established to bring electricity to rural communities, and those who others didn’t want to serve. Being able to represent United Power in Guatemala is a huge honor, and I’m excited to be going back.” United Power has been and will continue to be a partner in the communities it has served for the past 80 years. As the cooperative moves forward, it continues to have an eye on the future and look for the best way to bring safe and reliable power to its members.09/17/2020 - 11:33 AM
Title United Power Celebrates Electric Vehicles During National Drive EV Week /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/EV_plugin.jpg?h=45932144&itok=UKkauilg Thursday | September 17, 2020 Card Teaser Attend a free virtual event to learn more about EVs and ask an expert all of your EV-related questions Benefits of Driving Electric Vehicles Celebrated at United Power’s National Drive Electric Week Event A free virtual event to learn more about electric vehicles and to ask an EV expert all your questions Brighton, Colo. – Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and intrigued United Power members are invited to attend United Power’s “United We Drive EV” webinar on Sun., Sept. 27th from 2-3 p.m. During the live webinar, United Power will take members on a safe, virtual test drive of an electric vehicle. EV Outreach & Education expert, Nigel Zeid of Boulder Nissan will be on hand to walk you through the finer points of EV ownership, and United Power representatives will discuss how to make the most of an EV with United Power’s rates. Learn more and register for the free event at Drive EV Week. “With more electric cars than ever before on the market and a larger, more accessible charging infrastructure, owning and driving an EV is within reach for more drivers,” said Joel Danforth, United Power New Business Director. “We want to help our members looking to make the transition to electric vehicles by providing trusted information, and information about rates and programs that make driving an EV even more attractive.” Today, you’re more likely to see multiple electric vehicles while you’re driving to work or the grocery store than not, and it’s becoming more common for gas stations and public spaces to install charging stations to accommodate electric vehicle drivers. You probably support a business with an electric vehicle fleet or know someone who has invested in either an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. “There’s a perception that electric vehicles aren’t capable of meeting the average person’s needs,” Zeid says. “Every main concern can be boiled down to that root perception. With a little information, we can turn hesitation into excitement. Electric vehicles have all the benefits of any other vehicle without much of the cost.” United Power’s event is one of almost 300 across the country where electric vehicle owners, government and community leaders are celebrating the clean-air benefits and cost-savings of electric cars by holding Drive EV Week educational and informational events. For more information about United Power’s “United We Drive EV” event, visit: unitedpower.com/DriveEVWeek. For a complete list of National Drive Electric Week events, visit: DriveElectricWeek.org ### About United Power: United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative delivering electricity to nearly 95,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado's north central front range. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop About Plug In America: Plug In America is the nation’s leading independent consumer voice for accelerating the use of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States. Formed as a non-profit in 2008, Plug In America provides practical, objective information collected from our coalition of plug-in vehicle drivers, through public outreach and education, policy work and a range of technical advisory services. Our expertise represents the world’s deepest pool of experience of driving and living with plug-in vehicles. The organization conceived National Drive Electric Week and has advanced workplace charging by pioneering ride-and-drive events at such leading corporations as Google, Mattel and Paramount Pictures. We drive electric. You can too. pluginamerica.org About the Sierra Club: The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization with more than 2.4 million members and supporters and chapters in all 50 states. The Sierra Club’s national electric vehicles initiative advocates for a switch to EVs as one important way to reduce emissions and cut oil consumption. Sierra Club is proud to have been one of the three national groups organizing National Drive Electric Week since its inception in 2011. www.sierraclub.org/EVGuide. About the Electric Auto Association: The Electric Auto Association, formed in 1967, is a nonprofit educational organization with 75 chapters worldwide that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of electric vehicles. www.electricauto.org.08/27/2025 - 01:50 PM
Title United Power Celebrates Mountain Peak Power Plant at Ribbon Cutting /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/MountainPeakPower_RibbonCutting.jpg?h=45932144&itok=3WuVOLZ7 Wednesday | August 27, 2025 Card Teaser United Power and Kindle gathered with local officials to celebrate the completion and operation of the cooperative's new 162 megawatt gas power plant in Keenesburg. Brighton, CO – Representatives of United Power, Inc. along with leadership from Kindle Energy LLC (Kindle) gathered in Keenesburg, CO to celebrate the completion and operation of the new Mountain Peak Power plant, a 162-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas generation facility comprised of six General Electric combustion turbines. The plant began providing power to cooperative members in July. The unique facility, which is a peaking power plant co-located at one of United Power’s electric substations, was engineered to take advantage of the proximity of natural gas sources to the substation and its onsite battery energy storage system. The design brings the ability to generate and deliver power directly to a vital hub in the electric distribution system. United Power can economically dispatch the facility when energy costs are at their highest to ensure reliability and resource adequacy. “The integration of Mountain Peak Power onto the cooperative’s distribution system is the future of energy generation and delivery,” said Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO of United Power. “This resource allows us to remain nimble when capacity on renewable resources drops or when weather impacts our system. It also allows us to have some direct control over costs that can impact our members. Further, this project is in direct alignment with the vision for United Power’s future, as laid out in our Cooperative Roadmap.” The units installed on the site operate off a natural gas pipeline adjacent to the plant, reducing delivery costs and ensuring a readily available source of fuel. Additionally, the units are considered “hydrogen ready” which means the plant can also run on fuels with hydrogen content when that is commercially available. The power plant was designed, commissioned, and operational on one of the quickest timelines ever attempted for a facility of this type. The coordination between Kindle and United Power was complemented by the quick response time from the State of Colorado, Weld County, and the Town of Keenesburg. “Kindle is proud to partner with United Power to deliver this distinctive, reliable, and fast-tracked project for United Power’s members. In close collaboration with GE Vernova, Fagen construction, and United Power, we were able to navigate challenging supply chain dynamics in order to meet an extremely compressed timeline,” said Lee Davis, CEO of Kindle Energy. Mountain Peak Power plant is just one of the ways United Power continues to realize the electric delivery system of the future. Integrating new resources that complement each other, with a focus on hyperlocalization, while meeting the energy needs of United Power’s growing service territory, is essential to the cooperative’s ongoing success. To learn more about United Power’s energy transition and its diverse sources of power, visit the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com. About United Power 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 co-ops in the nation, serving more than 115,000 meters. Its 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 United Power, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. About Kindle Energy Kindle Energy is a power generation development and asset management firm based in Princeton, NJ. With approximately 9.4GW of operating facilities currently under management and 1.5 GW under construction, Kindle Energy offers customized approaches to investing in, operating, and managing power generation assets in North America. Supporting Utilities, Co-Ops, Municipals and other energy facility owners, Kindle Energy is focused on providing creative solutions to the complex energy issues of today to allow customers to focus on their core business. Please visit www.kindle-energy.com to see more details. ###10/01/2020 - 09:42 AM
Title United Power Celebrates National Cooperative Month in October /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/CoopMonth_2019.jpg?h=45932144&itok=hVrNvnQ1 Thursday | October 1, 2020 Card Teaser 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. 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. This past year has been unlike any other in United Power’s more than 80-year history as a cooperative. The arrival of a global pandemic has challenged us to think creatively and act proactively as we consider how to best serve our members through uncertain times. We have responded the way only a cooperative could – by thinking of our members. 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 nearly 1,000 of them are electric co-ops. Birthed out of the hard work of our members, electric co-ops were established to deliver power to parts of the country larger investor-owned companies had no interest in serving. It was the foundational commitment to community that fueled our founders and continues to fuel our cooperative today. It challenged us to think strategically about how to continue offering services during the past few months. While our leadership made the difficult decision to close offices for the health and safety of both members and employees, they also acted quickly to suspend late fees and disconnects for nonpayment. They recognized the potential economic impact of the situation and announced these temporary measures before Governor Polis issued any statewide orders. In an effort to circumvent the financial hardships of members, the cooperative’s board of directors also took action to provide member relief. In May, the board allocated $250,000 in unclaimed capital credits to establish the Co-op Cares Fund to help offset electric bills for members impacted by the pandemic, particularly those affected by illness or job loss. They also opted for an early capital credit retirement period – which is usually considered in the fall – to provide a little extra relief. “We recognized how far reaching the implications of this pandemic could be, and we wanted to respond quickly to our members’ needs,” said Bryant Robbins, United Power’s acting chief executive officer. “We carefully considered our options and were proud to be able to offer this relief package to our members. If any member is continuing to face struggles, we urge them to call us and let us know.” Meanwhile, the cooperative also had to shift gears while planning its annual meeting when the venue hosting the originally scheduled event closed due to the pandemic. Committed to providing members an opportunity to hear from leadership about accomplishments over the past year, the event’s first-ever virtual format was offered as an alternative. Although the virtual format had to be planned quickly, it was a success with record member registration and participation. In this unusual year, United Power found a way to provide for your health and safety without sacrificing the level of service our members have come to expect. During this time, we’ve continued to offer rebates, energy management solutions, member services availability and even expanded our payment options. We have extended payment hours at kiosk locations in Carbon Valley and Coal Creek and installed a new payment kiosk at the Brighton office. We hope to be able to open our office locations to members soon, as well. “This hasn’t been a normal year, and we were forced to reevaluate the way we serve our members,” said Robbins. “It’s challenged us to think about how we can be better at what we do. The lessons we’ve learned have helped us grow through this year and will help us continue to grow when everything has returned to normal.” While some years are more unpredictable than others, most years don’t look like they have in 2020. Most years we spend this time supporting our communities in the form of sponsorships, scholarships and youth leadership development. Nothing is closer to the heart of a cooperative than community, and that commitment is on full display at many of the community events that were cancelled or postponed this year due to the pandemic. We have continued to support our local nonprofits, which help meet needs and enrich the lives of our members. When sports return, you’ll see our banners on display at local ballfields. When county fairs and festivals featuring live music and live animals return, United Power will probably have played a role in making it a reality. While United Power exists to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy, we hope you think of us as more than your energy provider, but as a local business that supports the economic development and prosperity of its communities and members. We, like you, look forward to a return to normalcy. We will “power on” through the difficult and unusual times and continue to serve our members the way we always have, ever since our original members laid the foundation for the cooperative we are today.04/29/2019 - 01:32 PM
United Power Celebrating 80th Annual Meeting Friday | March 1, 2019 United Power will be celebrating a special cooperative milestone at its Annual Meeting & Director Election on April 17, 2019. Read more >05/30/2018 - 02:51 PM
United Power CEO Darryl Schriver Tenders Resignation Thursday | June 8, 2017 Darryl Schriver is leaving United Power as the cooperative’s CEO to take a position at Tri-County Electric in the Azle, Texas, located near the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex Read more >04/29/2025 - 10:51 AM
United Power Commits to Purchase Generation from Natural Gas Facility Tuesday | April 29, 2025 Alliance Energy partners with United Power on a power purchase agreement for the output of the Brush II natural gas generation project. Read more >03/25/2020 - 11:56 AM
Title United Power Complaint Against Tri-State Can Proceed /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Touchstone_Energy_PowerLines_143.jpg?itok=TSmWi5we Wednesday | March 25, 2020 Card Teaser United Power’s Complaint Against Wholesale Power Supplier Tri-State Generation and Transmission Can Proceed Following Ruling by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. United Power’s Complaint Against Wholesale Power Supplier Tri-State Generation and Transmission Can Proceed Following Ruling by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Brighton, CO – A ruling by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Friday was a mixed bag for Tri-State Generation and Transmission, but a potential win for United Power and its members. The ruling stated that a complaint filed by United Power at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) can proceed. The complaint, filed in November of 2019, asks the PUC to help determine “reasonable and non-discriminatory exit charges” for United Power to leave its contract with Tri-State. In addition, FERC concluded that Tri-State has been FERC regulated since September 3, 2019 when Tri-State added their first non-utility member. However, the ruling also stated, should the Colorado PUC or its courts find the addition of this non-utility member a violation of State law, FERC could reconsider this ruling. “United Power has been very methodical in our approach to determining our course forward in regard to wholesale power,” stated Dean Hubbuck, Chief Energy Resource Officer. “We are weighing the cost and mix of power we receive from Tri-State with other options in the energy marketplace, and we need the PUC to provide an accurate and fair exit charge so we can make good decisions for our Cooperative’s future on behalf of our membership.” United Power is Tri-State’s largest wholesale power purchaser, comprising approximately 16% of their total energy sales. Under the current Tri-State contract, United Power has struggled to exercise more control over their costs of wholesale power, and the limits in place for the integration of more renewable energy resources. In filing the complaint with the PUC, United Power is hoping to finally determine an accurate and reasonable cost to exit their power contract, should they choose to do so. “From the beginning, United Power has tried to partner with Tri-State by providing several suggested paths for these discussions to continue in a productive manner. However, we have not been able to agree on a method suitable to both parties,” stated Bryant Robbins, CEO. “Simply put, United Power wants to lower costs to our members and integrate more local renewable resources into our power mix. One option to achieve this goal is through exiting our contract with Tri-State. We hope a ruling by the PUC will help us clarify the costs and provide an exit pricing methodology that is both clear and fair to our membership and the membership of Tri-State.” Considering the FERC ruling, on March 23, 2020, United Power filed a request for a status conference with the PUC and plans to move forward in obtaining the information requested. “As a cooperative we have a duty to advocate on behalf of our local membership,” stated Robbins. “We will continue to work through the PUC to get an accurate and fair exit price so we can better understand our path forward.” United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative delivering electricity to nearly 95,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado's north central front range. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop. ###05/30/2018 - 02:00 PM
Title United Power Conducting Pole Inspections /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/2017_03_14_PowerPoleInspection.jpg?h=7d5f15aa&itok=n6aQF9bf Tuesday | March 14, 2017 Card Teaser Over the next few months, United Power is conducting annual pole inspections throughout the cooperative service area. Over the next few months, United Power is conducting annual pole inspections throughout the cooperative service area. This essential maintenance helps to keep our electric delivery system performing at the highest possible level. United Power has contracted this inspection service with Utility Asset Management Inc. While contract crews are working in your area, you may see this marked contractor vehicle and their employees visually inspecting the utility poles serving you. In a few instances, Utility Asset Management crews may need access to poles located in yards. Should they need access into a fenced yard, they will work directly with the member to schedule an appointment. Contractors will not need access into any homes to complete this maintenance work. United Power also uses our automated phone system to send out a recording alerting members when we will be working in your area. To ensure you receive these important updates, please confirm the phone number on your account by calling United Power at 303-637-1300 or by logging into your account via SmartHub. If you have any questions about this maintenance work, please call our Member Services department at 303-637-1300.05/11/2023 - 03:27 PM
Title United Power Connects 10,000th Rooftop Solar System /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Solar_10000.jpg?h=45932144&itok=Jj8F_dxV Wednesday | March 29, 2023 Card Teaser On Saturday, United Power recognized Cory and Jaime Wagner of Keenesburg for connecting the utility’s 10,000th rooftop solar system. Co-op Members Double National Average in Solar Installations Brighton, CO – On Saturday, United Power recognized Cory and Jaime Wagner of Keenesburg for connecting the utility’s 10,000th rooftop solar system. Rooftop solar has quickly become a preferred solution for electric utility customers who are looking to offset their regular energy usage with more renewable options. The growth rate for solar installations on United Power’s system has increased at a rapid pace over the last three years, placing the cooperative at the forefront in connected solar across electric utilities nationwide. United Power has added more than 1,000 rooftop solar installations in less than eight months and doubled the number connected to its system in the last three years. Nearly 11% of United Power’s residential members now generate power from solar systems at their homes, which is higher than both the state and regional solar penetration averages and more than double the national average. The combined generation potential of these systems is approximately 62 megawatts (MW), which represents a significant part of the cooperative’s 600 MW peak. “More than 5,000 residential solar systems have been connected to our grid since early 2020, demonstrating our members’ desire to make autonomous energy choices that fit their daily needs,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power’s President & Chief Executive Officer. “We are constantly working in our communities and behind the scenes to develop programs and processes that empower member choice as the energy landscape evolves.” United Power Board members and cooperative leadership, along with Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) President Mike Kruger, gathered Saturday to congratulate the Wagner family. United Power presented them with a prize package recognizing the achievement. “We are really excited to be in our first home, and happy to be generating our own solar power,” said Jaime Wagner. “Being a United Power member has been great. Once we got our system installed, United Power came right out and connected it, and we are ready to watch the panels start producing.” United Power is proud to support a robust solar community and is committed to providing a member-friendly connection process. To ensure members like the Wagners realize the most value out of their solar systems, the cooperative offers additional resources like MyGen, an online tool where members can track their system’s production alongside energy use in their Power Portal account. For more information about going solar with United Power or to answer questions about how to size a solar system and choose a contractor, members may visit www.unitedpower.com/going-solar. “I’m excited to be here with United Power to celebrate the cooperative’s 10,000th residential solar member,” said Kruger. “It’s phenomenal how many of its members are generating solar power from their homes. United Power is beating large investor-owned utilities, municipals, and other Colorado cooperatives in interconnected solar.” Since powering Colorado’s first community solar farm – Sol Partners – in 2009, United Power has added five utility-scale solar farms and one of the state’s largest battery storage facilities. The solar farms generate a combined 50 MW, enough to power more than 10,000 homes. United Power’s energy portfolio also includes a 3.2 MW methane-capture project at the Erie Landfill. In recognition of these efforts, the cooperative was named one of COSSA’s 2022 Solar and Storage Champions. The cooperative continues to explore renewable and innovative energy projects with the greatest member benefits, including reliability, resiliency, and affordability. “We appreciate the vision that the United Power community has put forth for a clean future and the ability to partner with them in that,” said Kruger. “I’m happy to celebrate today, and I think it’s a bright future for us all.” 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, 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. ###