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01/23/2026 - 10:51 AM
United Power Awards Lineworker Scholarships Friday | January 23, 2026 Recipients received $7,500 for enrollment costs at a dedicated power line program. Read more >01/25/2019 - 02:04 PM
United Power Becomes Sole Electric Provider to Town of Frederick, Welcomes 2,400 New Members Thursday | January 17, 2019 United Power welcomed approximately 2,400 new members on Jan. 17th as the co-op became the sole electric provider to the Town of Frederick. Read more >04/10/2020 - 04:28 PM
Title United Power Board Allocates $250,000 to Co-op Cares Fund /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/04_10_2020_CoopCaresFund.jpg?h=45932144&itok=ItS-xyIb Friday | April 10, 2020 Card Teaser United Power’s board approved a special allocation of $250,000 in unclaimed capital credits to be used to help offset electric bills for members impacted by COVID-19. Article originally published on April 10, 2020 United Power Board of Directors Allocates $250,000 to Co-op Cares Fund to Support Members Economically Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic Brighton, CO – United Power’s Board of Directors approved a special allocation of $250,000 in unclaimed capital credits to be used to help offset electric bills for members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Co-op Cares Fund is designed to assist members who have been directly impacted by COVID-19 – particularly those who have been affected by illness and job losses. United Power knows that many families have been impacted by this ongoing situation and we are working hard to support the membership. United Power, like many other utilities in Colorado, temporarily suspended disconnects and late fees on all residential and small commercial accounts during this health emergency. [Disconnections for non-payment resumed in July] “The Co-op Cares Fund complements the many other ways United Power is helping our members weather this situation,” stated Bryant Robbins, CEO. “As a member-owned cooperative, we are always looking for ways to support our members during tough times, and this situation has impacted our members in so many diverse ways.” While no residential or small-commercial utility services were disconnected from March through June, United Power members are still expected to pay their bill when they are able. In addition to the Co-op Cares Fund, United Power has various programs to help members keep their accounts current including extended payment arrangements, budget billing and other assistance programs. The current temporary suspension of disconnects merely postpones an eventual utility shut off once the suspension is lifted. United Power encourages members to contact us before that happens so we can connect you with the best programs for your needs. “United Power has several ways to help with members when they are having difficulty paying their electric bills,” stated Robbins. “All we are asking our members to do is pick up the phone and call us if you are having difficulty paying your bill. We can’t help you if we don’t know you are struggling.” The Co-op Cares Fund will be available for assistance through the end of 2020, or when the fund is depleted. United Power members who are impacted by the current health emergency or any other situation can apply for the Co-op Cares Fund, login to your online account and complete an application. The application can be found under Contact Us > Report an Issue/Inquiry > Submit Other Issue > Inquiry Type: Application – Coop Cares Fund. Billing Assistance 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 - 03:13 PM
Title United Power Board Appoints Alquist to Open Board Seat /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/2017_11_03_AlquistBoardSeat.jpg?itok=mblB3JXj Friday | November 3, 2017 Card Teaser The United Power Board of Directors has appointed Keith Alquist to the board. The United Power Board of Directors has appointed Keith Alquist to the board. A Brighton resident for more than 25 years, Alquist was selected from a strong slate of candidates that submitted applications for consideration. Alquist will fill the South District seat vacated by the resignation of Bob Grant in August, and serve the remaining term, just over two years. “The selection of Keith to fill this board seat is a win for the cooperative members,” stated James Vigesaa, Board President. “Keith brings a rich background in cooperative business and an intimate knowledge of the United Power community to this position.” Alquist served as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer for the American Pride Co-op for more than 20 years, retiring after the co-op merged with Agfinity in 2012. In this position he served cooperative members throughout Brighton, Ft. Lupton, Hudson and Mead. He is a long-term member of the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) which also serves electrical cooperatives. Also an active community member, Alquist is a member of the Brighton Rotary club, which spearheads a Read-to-Me project at South Elementary, a dictionary project for third graders, and the distribution of U.S. Constitution booklets to fifth graders. “I believe in meeting challenges ‘head-on’ and getting them resolved before they become serious issues,” stated Alquist. “I also believe in long-range planning for the future to identify issues, whether they are supply, generation, environmental, or regulatory issues, and be ready to face these issues before they become insurmountable.”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
United Power Celebrates Electric Vehicles During National Drive EV Week Thursday | September 17, 2020 Attend a free virtual event to learn more about EVs and ask an expert all of your EV-related questions Read more >08/27/2025 - 01:50 PM
United Power Celebrates Mountain Peak Power Plant at Ribbon Cutting Wednesday | August 27, 2025 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. Read more >10/01/2020 - 09:42 AM
United Power Celebrates National Cooperative Month in October Thursday | October 1, 2020 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. Read more >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 >