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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
United Power Offices Closed on Memorial Day Friday | May 26, 2023 United Power’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Read more >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
Title United Power Partners with Electric Highway Coalition /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/05_11_2021__EV_Keenesburg.jpg?itok=hgsoXdBI Wednesday | January 12, 2022 Card Teaser As a partner, United Power will seek to effectively deploy EV fast chargers in its service territory to compliment existing and planned charging stations. Cooperative Committed to Providing Accessible EV Charging Infrastructure Brighton, CO – United Power announced a partnership with the National Electric Highway Coalition in January. The Coalition is a collaboration among electric utilities committed to providing an accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Expanding the available charging network will allow electric vehicle drivers to travel with confidence along corridors throughout the country. It has set a goal to achieve a sufficient electric vehicle charging infrastructure by the end of 2023. This past year, United Power energized its second electric vehicle fast charger at the Market Street Mart in Keenesburg, located along Interstate 76 northeast of Denver. The charger filled a gap in available charging options for rural electric vehicle owners between Brighton and Fort Morgan. The cooperative installed its first charging station at its Coal Creek office in 2019. A third is planned for its office location in Carbon Valley along Interstate 25. “United Power serves more than 100,000 members living in some of the fastest growing communities in the country,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We also serve several transportation corridors running through those areas. We have seen a proliferation of electric vehicle owners in our territory and in Colorado in recent years. Joining the National Electric Highway Coalition reinforces the cooperative’s commitment to its members and the changing nature of the electric industry.” Cooperative leadership continues to look at the electric vehicle landscape and consider what programs provide the most benefit for members, including expanding its existing charging network. As a partner in the National Electric Highway Coalition, United Power will seek to accomplish an efficient and effective deployment of electric vehicle fast charging stations within its service territory that complements existing and planned charging stations along its transportation corridors. It is estimated that more than 100,000 fast charging ports will be necessary to meet the needs of more than 22 million electric vehicle drivers by 2030. The National Electric Highway Coalition represents the largest group of electric utilities aligned to meet those charging infrastructure needs. More than 50 electric utilities throughout 47 states have joined as partners in the coalition’s mission. United Power joins Xcel Energy as the only other Colorado utility in the Coalition and the second cooperative nationwide. 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 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, dedicated to expanding the power supply and procurement options and reforming the traditional Generation and Transmission (G&T) business model. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. ###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. ###07/10/2020 - 07:55 PM
Title United Power Prevails as Colorado Public Utilities Commission Judge Finds Buyout Methodology Reasonable /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Gavel.png?itok=Nlg14PbQ Friday | July 10, 2020 Colorado Public Utilities Commission (the “Commission”), represented by Administrative Law Judge Robert Garvey, ruled in favor of United Power in the electric cooperative’s effort to establish a “fair, just and reasonable” buyout number from their power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission. The action in front of the Commission was brought late last year and today’s decision helps to establish a methodology for calculating just and non-discriminatory terms for United Power to withdraw as a member of Tri-State. “United Power has continued to pursue this action on behalf of our members,” stated Bryant Robbins, acting CEO. “It’s our goal to provide reliable power to every family and business we serve, and to provide that power at a cost that makes sense. We carefully considered our obligations to Tri-State and developed what we believed was a fair exit cost. Should this exit charge be affirmed by the Commission, it will be up to our Board of Directors to decide if this is in the best interest of our membership.” For nearly two years, United Power sought a fair “exit charge” from Tri-State. During the hearing, United Power presented a methodology based on their proportionate share of Tri-State’s debt which produced an exit charge of approximately $235 million, comparable to payments made by other cooperatives who have exited Tri-State. Instead of working toward a reasonable exit charge, Tri-State tried to block United Power from leaving by proposing to charge it $1.25 billion, a discriminatory amount that would have resulted in an unfair windfall to Tri-State’s remaining members. “Access to today’s energy marketplace requires a utility to be nimble and responsive to both the energy mix and the cost to the members at the end of the line,” stated Dean Hubbuck, Chief Energy Resource Officer. “This is a momentous decision in United Power’s effort to have more control over our power mix while keeping costs down.” “We are hopeful that the Commission affirms this decision and, while we are elated, we recognize this is just the next step in a long process,” stated Robbins. “On behalf of United Power and our Board of Directors, I want to thank Judge Garvey and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission staff for their diligence and efforts in considering this matter. We appreciate their willingness to lend their expertise and oversight to this critical matter.” ###07/02/2025 - 10:04 AM
Title United Power Promotes Jonathan Aust to Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Resource Officer /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/images/Images_News/_DSC8999.jpg?h=2d828ae9&itok=cjSLqr09 Wednesday | July 2, 2025 Card Teaser Aust most recently served as the cooperative's Vice President of Energy Resource Planning. Brighton, CO — United Power is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Aust to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Resource Officer, replacing Dean Hubbuck who is retiring in August. Aust joined the cooperative earlier this year as the co-op’s Vice President of Energy Resource Planning. “We are fortunate to have someone with the professional background and high level of expertise that Jonathan brings to this position,” stated Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO. “His more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry has already been an asset to the cooperative while working with our power supply team the past few months, learning the details of United Power’s many power purchase agreements.” Prior to joining United Power, Aust served as Vice President of Power Operations for the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). In that role he led a team of more than 80 employees to support power operations responsible for covering a seven-state region and two balancing authorities, delivering power to energy providers across the footprint. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Information Technology for SCADA/EMS, or supervisory control and data acquisition and energy management system, supporting WAPA’s control centers across a 15-state area. Aust has served in leadership for a variety of key industry committees, including several representing the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). He was honored in 2022 with WECC’s Outstanding Contributor Award. “As we expand our many power contracts and continue to diversify our resources, we need a leader like Jon in this key role,” stated Gabriel. “His ability to lead a team, coupled with his extensive knowledge of the industry, will help continue to build a new portfolio of power that reflects the cooperative’s focus on diverse power sources and integration of local generation.” 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. ###05/28/2025 - 12:47 PM
Title United Power Promotes Matt Bartlett to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/images/Images_News/_DSC8999.jpg?h=2d828ae9&itok=cjSLqr09 Wednesday | May 28, 2025 Card Teaser Bartlett joined United Power in 2018 as the co-op's IT Infrastructure Manager and most recently served as VP of IT Infrastructure and Operations. United Power is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Bartlett to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Bartlett joined United Power in 2018 as the cooperative’s IT Infrastructure Manager, and most recently served as Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Operations where he spearheaded the cooperative’s comprehensive technology transformation, including rebuilding critical network and server infrastructure, implementing a hybrid cloud environment, and establishing a robust data platform. His leadership has enhanced both the information technology and operational technology cybersecurity framework of the cooperative, while streamlining operations through targeted strategic process improvement and automation initiatives. “I am pleased to have Matt join the executive leadership team at United Power, in the critical role of Chief Information Officer,” said Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO. “Electric utilities have become more automated and rely on increasingly complex data and information systems to operate and provide the services members expect. Having the most talented and capable leader in this role is vital to our success.” Bartlett is a Certified Information Services Security Professional and brings more than 20 years of experience improving information technology operations across a breadth of industries, including electric utilities, non-profits, healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education. He has a record of building high-performing teams and a keen ability to align technology solutions with business objectives. “Our goal of providing more comprehensive solutions to cooperative members, coupled with a focus on cybersecurity for our many information system platforms, requires that United Power have the best leadership possible in this area,” said Gabriel. “I am confident Matt will help United Power bring enhanced services to the cooperative membership, while further developing our talented information technology team to meet the co-op’s future needs.”05/30/2018 - 02:43 PM
Title United Power Purchases New Facility in Western Corridor of Territory /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/2017_WesternFacility_0.JPG?itok=UpZSI4WG Thursday | April 27, 2017 Card Teaser Brighton, Colo.—United Power has closed on the purchase of a 130,000 square foot facility located on the west side of the cooperative’s service territory to serve as the fourth location serving our members. Brighton, Colo.—United Power has closed on the purchase of a 130,000 square foot facility located on the west side of the cooperative’s service territory to serve as the fourth location serving our members. The new facility is located on the east side of I-25, just south of Highway 119. “The purchase of this building is a great step toward meeting some of United Power’s strategic goals,” said United Power CEO, Darryl Schriver. “As the territory becomes more populated, our ability to respond quickly and efficiently to our members is vital. This west office will allow us to dispatch trucks and personnel to the west and north sides of our territory quickly without the substantial drive time from the headquarters in Brighton.” The new facility will help the cooperative free up space in the Brighton headquarters to have more room for training and storage. Plans are also in place to lease part of the west facility back to United Power’s primary contractor, Ward Electric. Ward Electric recently added United Power logos to their trucks to help members quickly identify cooperative contractors in the field. “This facility is a win for the cooperative, for Ward Electric and for our members,” stated Schriver. “We’ve been able to negotiate a great financial deal on this purchase, in part because the seller appreciated the cooperative’s profile in the community and sees us a valuable resource. Now we’ll be able to better support the rapidly growing areas in our territory by having trucks and staff that can respond from both sides of our plains territory.” United Power purchased the facility for $8.76 million and took possession on April 25th. United Power is also in negotiations to acquire an adjacent plot of undeveloped land. The additional property would allow for the addition of on-site material storage and expanded parking. The cooperative will be communicating updates about the new facility and how it will be used via the member newsletter United Newsline and on the website.08/19/2019 - 12:14 PM
Title United Power Ranked in Top 10 List for Energy Storage /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Nov2018_NL_BatteryStorage.png?itok=a6JRUr2b Monday | August 19, 2019 Card Teaser United Power was among the smallest utilities, and only Colorado utility, to make the list. Brighton, Colo. — United Power has been named as one of a select group of utilities that connected the most energy storage capacity to the grid in 2018, earning it a spot on the annual Top 10 utility industry list compiled by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). In survey results released August 6, United Power ranked No. 10 on the utility energy storage list for Annual Megawatt-hours with 18.2 megawatt-hours (MWh) in interconnected capacity in 2018. United Power was the only Colorado utility to be listed in the top ten and is among the smallest of the utilities to make the list. The survey ranked battery storage initiatives from a mix of investor-owned, municipal and cooperative utility systems – including some of the largest energy companies in the country. United Power is a member-owned electric cooperative serving just over 92,000 meters and is currently operating two Tesla battery storage systems—one of which is the largest battery storage system in Colorado. “Being recognized in the top 10 with some of the largest utilities across the country is an honor and a testament to the innovation that our board and staff are working hard to achieve. We want to ensure that the latest emerging energy technologies are powering our members into the future,” said John Parker, United Power’s Chief Executive Officer. “Despite being one of the smaller utilities on this list, we continue to be leaders in energy innovation in Colorado, among cooperatives, and when measured against some of the largest investor-owned utilities across the country.” The 12th Annual Utility Market Survey collected figures from over 500 utilities across the country. The full Top 10 listings are available online. “The utilities in the Top 10 are truly spearheading the progress we’ve seen in the electric sector this past year,” said Julia Hamm, SEPA’s President and CEO. “It goes beyond just energy storage - they are implementing replicable business models and paving the way to a clean and modern energy future, something that won’t be possible without utilities’ leadership and cooperation.” To learn more about the Energy Storage Top 10 Rankings, please contact Jordan Nachbar, JNachbar@sepapower.org or 202-559-2034 ### United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving more than 92,000 homes and businesses along Colorado’s northern front range. To learn more about United Power, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative on Twitter or Facebook. The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is dedicated to helping electric power stakeholders address the most pressing issues they encounter as they pursue the transition to a clean and modern electric future and a carbon-free energy system by 2050. We are a trusted partner providing education, research, standards, and collaboration to help utilities, electric customers, and other industry players across four pathways: Transportation Electrification, Grid Integration, Regulatory Innovation and Utility Business Models. Through educational activities, working groups, peer-to-peer engagements and advisory services, SEPA convenes interested parties to facilitate information exchange and knowledge transfer to offer the highest value for our members and partner organizations. For more information, visit www.sepapower.org. Follow SEPA on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.05/02/2022 - 08:45 AM
Title United Power Reaffirms Intent to Leave Tri-State; Issues RFP for Up to 600 MW Wholesale Electric Power Supply /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Jan2019_NL_Rates.png?h=45932144&itok=KW7a9GOa Monday | May 2, 2022 Card Teaser United Power filed its non-conditional Notice of Intent to Withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State) on April 29. The latest filing moves the cooperative’s previously announced departure date to May 1, 2024. Brighton, Colo. — United Power, a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative based in Brighton, Colorado, filed its non-conditional Notice of Intent to Withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in Washington, D.C., on April 29. The electric cooperative previously filed a similar notice of intent late last year. That notice, which included a proposed Jan. 1, 2024 departure date, was conditioned upon the assessment of a just and reasonable exit fee by FERC. With this latest action, United Power’s Board of Directors reaffirmed its decision to depart from its wholesale power supplier with a non-conditional notice. “After careful consideration, our Board stands committed to securing more affordable, more flexible, and lower carbon power,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power President and Chief Executive Officer. “We expect this will bring economic benefits and lower rates to our communities, along with greater flexibility to generate power closer to home,” he added. The latest filing moves the cooperative’s previously announced departure date to May 1, 2024. The modification to the exit timing comes after a recent FERC ruling that required departing utilities to provide non-conditional notices. Central to FERC’s decision is that United Power and its power supplier both require certainty regarding actual departure dates and contracting obligations for power supply. The non-conditional notice of United Power’s departure will allow Tri-State to plan for its reduced supply obligation and assess the economic viability of its higher cost coal generation units. A FERC hearing to determine a just and reasonable exit fee begins May 3 in Washington, D.C. A ruling from the presiding FERC Judge on exit fees for Tri-State’s members is expected by the end of the summer, with a final Commission decision expected in 2023. Contract disputes between United Power and its power supplier have been ongoing as the cooperative seeks a just and equitable exit fee. United Power is one of several electric cooperatives in the Tri-State system seeking more flexibility, lower cost power, and fewer contract constraints. Two others, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and Delta-Montrose Electric Association, have already exited, while three other cooperatives have filed to reduce their participation by 50%. Current power rates through Tri-State are 20% above market, and contract requirements permit only 5% locally sourced power. Economic benefit for its members and the ability to generate local power continue to be the primary reasons United Power seeks to leave the Tri-State membership. United Power believes its withdrawal is in the best interest of its members. Simultaneously, United Power today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for wholesale electric power supply to serve a peak load of up to 600 MW and retail sales of approximately 3,000 GWh. Commitments of intent to participate in the RFP are due by May 16, with questions and clarifications due by June 13. Proposals for part one of the process are due by Aug. 8. The complete RFP and information for interested respondents can be found at www.unitedpower.com/RFP. Questions about the RFP or selection process may be submitted to United_Power_RFP@enervision-inc.com. 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. ###