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01/23/2019 - 09:51 AM
Title United Power Lineman Traveling to Guatemala in September /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/05_04_2018_Guatemala_0.png?itok=kl_tk0ER Monday | September 3, 2018 Card Teaser Veteran United Power lineman Kelly Snow has been selected to join five other Colorado linemen and eight Oklahoma linemen to bring power to two remote jungle villages in Guatemala this September. Veteran United Power lineman Kelly Snow has been selected to join five other Colorado linemen and eight Oklahoma linemen to bring power to two remote jungle villages in Guatemala this September. The villages, Pel del Cerro and Tierra Blanca Salinas, are located in the Ixcán region of northwestern Guatemala and do not have access to reliable and affordable electricity. The communities are home to approximately 100 households, five churches, two elementary schools and two health centers. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to give back in such a rewarding way,” Kelly Snow said. “Most of us have never had to know a day without electricity. I can only imagine what it would mean to people who’ve never had it before. “ The fifteen member crew will install 130 poles, two transformers and more than eight miles of electrical line without the assistance of modern machinery over the course of the three week project. While most of the terrain will be flat, roughly one mile of the path passes through dense rain forest growth. “I’ve worked in ice storms, blizzards and floods,” Snow said. “I am well aware of the difficulties of working in adverse conditions. It’s these kinds of challenges that make the project very appealing.” The project is a joint effort between Colorado and Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives and made possible by NRECA International, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, whose mission is to increase individual and community access to electricity in all parts of the world. Over the past 50 years, NRECA International has provided electricity to more than 126 million people. The Colorado Rural Electric Association selected the seven-member team representing Colorado in Guatemala following interviews earlier this year. Snow has been with United Power for the past 15 years, and has more than 20 years combined experience. “The Rural Electric Association was founded on the principal of bringing electricity to rural America,” Snow said. “It’s an inspiration to be a part of that foundation and spreading it to other countries.”04/10/2020 - 01:50 PM
Title United Power Linemen Wearing FR Face Masks /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/04_10_2020_UPFaceMasks.jpg?itok=STZXkLOa Friday | April 10, 2020 Card Teaser In recognition of a CDC recommendation to wear masks, United Power line crews are being given masks made locally from extra fire-resistant shirts. On April 4th, the CDC officially began recommending more widespread use of cloth masks by people who do not show any symptoms of COVID-19. The aim of this recommendation is to reduce transmission of COVID-19 from people who are infected but not showing symptoms. In recognition of the recommendation, a group of ingenious employees at United Power proposed having a local seamstress make cloth masks from extra yellow fire resistant shirts for our linemen. The first batch of masks were handed out to linemen earlier this week, and more are in production. Masks will be delivered to linemen at the Carbon Valley Service Center and Coal Creek offices once more are available.09/05/2024 - 09:25 AM
Title United Power Named a Finalist for $261 million in New ERA Investment /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/SolarFarm_UnitedPower.jpg?h=dcd3bcc2&itok=VB1XfWdw Thursday | September 5, 2024 Card Teaser Funds will facilitate significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Funds will facilitate significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions United Power is pleased to announce that it is a finalist for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service. The New ERA investment will be used to offset the cost of United Power’s transition to a strategic portfolio of clean energy that includes power purchase agreements that will provide more than 760 megawatts of renewable resources to its members by 2030. Last fall, cooperatives across the nation submitted hundreds of proposals for a portion of the $9.7 billion in New ERA Program funds earmarked for projects that reduce overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the cooperatives’ voluntary transformation of rural electric systems in a way that promotes resiliency and reliability of rural electric systems and affordability for their members. “We are honored to be named a finalist for such a historic grant from the USDA,” said Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO of United Power. “The New ERA Program represents the first significant funding opportunity of this generation. It will help finance the energy sector’s move to a future with cleaner power generation resources. The timing of this grant award offers an ideal opportunity for United Power and our members, as we continue our transition to an independent electric distribution cooperative, which began May 1 when we exited our former wholesale power provider.” United Power left its long-standing wholesale power contract in May in order to create a cleaner, more flexible power portfolio for cooperative members. Utilizing multiple power purchase agreements, the cooperative curated a portfolio of solar, hydropower, and wind generation projects estimated to reduce GHG emissions by 2.1 million tons annually. Seven of the cooperative’s projects were submitted for consideration by the USDA with a request for grant funding that will offset 25% of the cost of these power purchase agreements for zero-emissions and renewable energy resources. “These funds are the perfect complement to the strategies United Power adopted to advance our clean energy journey,” said Gabriel. “Earlier this year, we deployed multiple battery energy storage systems on the United Power distribution grid, allowing us to provide redundancy on our system while stabilizing power costs. Adding more renewable energy resources to our mix will continue to build on this pioneering vision.” United Power, which serves more than 112,000 meters on Colorado’s northern front range, sought more flexibility in its power supply mix and an ability to work more closely with local members interested in generating their own power. The cooperative is already an industry leader for its significant penetration of rooftop solar – approximately 12,000 United Power members have adopted this technology. The cooperative is also an active advocate for hyper-localized generation resources necessary for its transition to the distribution system operator model. Colorado’s climate action plan is also driving change statewide, challenging numerous sectors to aggressively tackle GHG emissions. The state is calling for utilities, like United Power, to submit clean energy plans that demonstrate a reduction in GHG emissions by 80% from 2005 levels and end the reliance on coal-fired power generation by 2030. “United Power is not the typical electric distribution cooperative,” said Ursula J. Morgan, United Power Board Chair. “Our service territory is experiencing incredible growth, new businesses are looking for ways to partner with us to provide cleaner power, and our local governance structure allows us to be nimble and responsive to meet our members’ needs. Cooperatives transformed the way of life in rural America when they stretched power lines across the country nearly 100 years ago, and today we are transforming our power supply by implementing the decarbonization efforts as laid out in Our Cooperative Roadmap. The New ERA investment will have an immediate positive impact on these efforts while helping to stabilize rates in future years for all United Power members.”12/29/2022 - 07:13 AM
Title United Power Office Holiday Closures /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/HappyHolidays.jpg?h=45932144&itok=u6ccWxDf Tuesday | December 19, 2023 Card Teaser United Power's office locations will be closed for Christmas & New Year's. United Power's office locations will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year's on the following days: Christmas: Friday, December 22, 2023 Monday, December 25, 2023 New Year's: Friday, December 29, 2023 Monday, January 1, 2024 Our dispatch center and crews remain on-call 24 hours per day for outages and emergencies. Members can access their account online, or pay by phone by calling 866-999-4485 24 hours per day. We hope all of our members have happy holidays.07/16/2019 - 02:50 PM
Title United Power Offices Closed for 4th of July /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Fireworks.jpg?h=93bf85dd&itok=2K4Cmpnz Tuesday | July 2, 2024 Card Teaser Offices will be closed on Thursday and reopen on Friday morning. United Power's offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Our dispatch center and crews remain on-call 24 hours per day for outages and emergencies. Members can access their account online, or pay by phone by calling 866-999-4485 24 hours per day. We hope all of our members enjoy a relaxing and safe 4th of July holiday.02/13/2020 - 12:45 PM
Title United Power Offices Closed for President's Day /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/PresidentsDay.jpg?itok=uLINr26L Thursday | February 13, 2020 Card Teaser United Power's offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th in honor of President's Day. United Power's offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th in honor of President's Day. Our dispatch center and crews remain on-call 24 hours per day for outages and emergencies. Members can access their account online, or pay by phone by calling 866-999-4485 24 hours per day. We hope all of our members enjoy a relaxing and safe President's Day.11/22/2021 - 10:18 AM
Title United Power Offices Closed for Thanksgiving /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Thanksgiving.jpg?h=45932144&itok=bR1bNc_Q Tuesday | November 26, 2024 Card Teaser United Power offices will be closed on November 28-29 for Thanksgiving. United Power's offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving. Our dispatch center and crews remain on-call 24 hours per day for outages and emergencies. Members can access their account online, or pay by phone by calling 866-999-4485 24 hours per day. We hope all of our members enjoy a relaxing and safe Thanksgiving.06/13/2023 - 12:07 AM
Title United Power Offices Closed on Memorial Day /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/MemorialDay_1320x860.jpg?h=45932144&itok=5KiuCcUM Friday | May 26, 2023 Card Teaser United Power’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. United Power’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Members may access account information and make payments online through SmartHub web portal or mobile app. Our operations team remains on-call 24/7 in the event of an outage or emergency. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 30. We express our gratitude to all military personnel for their supreme sacrifices on this Memorial Day.06/05/2019 - 11:08 AM
Title United Power Offices Closed on Memorial Day /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/OfficesClosed-resized.jpg?itok=gpU4HMsG Thursday | May 23, 2019 Card Teaser United Power’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. United Power’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Members may access account information and make payments online through SmartHub web portal or mobile app. Our operations team remains on-call 24/7 in the event of an outage or emergency. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28. We express our gratitude to all military personnel for their supreme sacrifices on this Memorial Day.01/12/2022 - 09:46 AM
United Power Partners with Electric Highway Coalition Wednesday | January 12, 2022 As a partner, United Power will seek to effectively deploy EV fast chargers in its service territory to compliment existing and planned charging stations. Read more >08/01/2024 - 03:51 PM
Title United Power Partners with Kindle Energy for Natural Gas Peaking Unit /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Frederick_Stories_1.png?h=45932144&itok=BvugHOQK Thursday | August 1, 2024 Brighton, CO – United Power, Inc. is partnering with Kindle Energy LLC (Kindle) to add 162 megawatts (MW) of peaking natural gas capacity on its system in Keenesburg, CO. As the state of Colorado transitions away from coal-fired energy production, this project will provide United Power greater flexibility when power costs are at their highest and ensure reliability and resource adequacy in times of low renewable energy production and extreme weather conditions. “The integration of this peaking natural gas unit is key to our ongoing energy transition,” said Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO of United Power. “To remain responsive to our members’ needs as we move away from a single wholesale power supplier, this project will provide the necessary flexibility we need on our system. It is just one more tool in our toolbox that will help us better meet the varied needs of our members and provide more predictable costs in the future.” The natural gas units will be installed at the Mountain Peak Power plant in Keenesburg, which is adjacent to United Power’s Tesla Substation. The proximity of a natural gas pipeline to the substation property was key to making this installation an economical one for the cooperative, and a quicker construction project for Kindle Energy. Additionally, the unit is considered “hydrogen-ready,” which means it is also designed to run on fuels with hydrogen content once commercially viable, increasing the unit’s versatility. When in operation, which is planned for June 2025, Mountain Peak Power is expected to deliver up to 162 MW, to support the ongoing energy transition in the state. Lee Davis, CEO of Kindle Energy, said, “Kindle is excited to partner with United Power on the Mountain Peak Power project, supporting their transition to cleaner energy sources. The Mountain Peak Power project is important to Kindle because it demonstrates our ongoing commitment to bring strong solutions with flexible, reliable generation to support the ongoing transition to a greener energy portfolio.” United Power transitioned away from a single wholesale power supplier in May of this year, with a vision to create a more flexible power delivery system that would provide cooperative members with predictable costs and allow for the integration of various local energy sources. In addition to this peaking unit, the cooperative has invested in batteries at eight substations throughout the service territory to help balance load during high use periods and to provide critical back up generation. “We appreciate how quickly Kindle is able to make this installation a reality,” said Gabriel. “Thanks go out to all our working partners at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and leaders in Weld County for their coordination and foresight.” To learn more about United Power’s energy transition and our varied 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 112,000 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. 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, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. About Kindle Energy Kindle Energy is a power generation development and asset management firm based in Princeton, NJ. With over 11GW currently under management, 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 https://kindle-energy.com/ to see more details. ###05/21/2024 - 11:07 AM
Title United Power Partners with TEA Solutions for Wholesale Power Services /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Background_Blue.jpg?h=45932144&itok=W2fa0jjn Tuesday | May 21, 2024 Card Teaser TEA Solutions worked with United Power to complete its transition from a single supplier to multiple wholesale energy providers. Brighton, CO - On May 1, 2024, United Power officially departed from its prior wholesale power contract, allowing the cooperative to restructure the energy resources in its power mix and provide a more flexible framework for its members. TEA Solutions, a sister company of The Energy Authority, worked with the cooperative’s team to complete the transition from a single supplier to multiple wholesale energy providers. “United Power is excited for our revolutionary new energy future,” said Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO of United Power. “Our move away from a single, central power supplier will give us the flexibility and responsiveness that a utility needs to be competitive in the changing power market. We will be able to better meet the varied needs of our members and provide more predictable costs in the future.” The cooperative’s partnership with TEA Solutions will provide for a variety of services on the power delivery side, including portfolio management, trading, and load forecasting. The full suite of services will ensure that the cooperative has adequate oversight of its multiple power sources and has an experienced team of specialists working to manage risk in the forecasting and trading markets. “We’re proud to be United Power’s partner of choice as they begin their next chapter operating as an independent utility,” stated Joanie Teofilo, President and CEO of TEA Solutions. “This partnership demonstrates our commitment to assisting community-owned utilities in delivering reliable and affordable service to their residents.” United Power’s decision to leave its former power supplier grew from a variety of changes in the electric delivery market and the fact that wholesale power represented 74% of all the cooperative’s costs prior to its departure. The previous contract also made it difficult to meet the growing demand for the integration of local generation sources, including rooftop solar. Additionally, the structure required that the cooperative cover a growing percentage of the power supplier’s costs that did not directly benefit United Power members. “TEA Solutions offers a customized solution for electric utilities to provide the depth and experience we need to efficiently manage our power acquisition and delivery,” said Gabriel. “We are excited to work with an experienced and accomplished team of professionals who, along with cooperative staff, were able to manage our transition smoothly and without interruption.” TEA Solutions will provide support for United Power’s unique energy needs, helping the cooperative meet its goals for delivering sustainable and economical power to its members. “We are proud of our team’s hard work throughout this entire process and look forward to continuing our partnership with United Power,” said Teofilo. “We are dedicated to ensuring their success in this new market and future expanded markets while supporting their continued excellent service to their communities.” United Power’s Board and staff were committed to finding a power solution that provides members with reliable power at more predictable prices into the future. Changes in the wholesale power market, increasing needs for flexibility in the delivery system, and growing ongoing operational costs from the cooperative’s former wholesale energy provider drove the need to seek out a change. United Power completed its withdrawal from its wholesale contract with Tri-State Generation and Transmission on May 1, 2024, with a historic funding agreement signed in April 2024. 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, 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, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. About TEA Solutions TEA Solutions provides community-owned utilities with a full suite of services to manage and maximize their wholesale energy load. TEA Solutions leverages the talent, systems, and tools of The Energy Authority which provides trading and risk management services to over 70 clients – with combined generating assets of over 25,000 MW. ###