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04/07/2021 - 02:46 PM
United Power Testifies in Support of Colorado Cooperative Governance House Bill Wednesday | April 7, 2021 This bill allows electric cooperatives to modernize processes in director elections and corresponding procedures. Read more >09/16/2020 - 03:20 PM
Title United Power to Close Fort Lupton Office /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/FortLupton_NewOffice_2016%20%282%29.JPG?itok=Tqi8a3xw Wednesday | September 16, 2020 Card Teaser Members who wish to conduct business in person can visit our Brighton headquarters. After several years operating a storefront in Fort Lupton, United Power is closing its office located on Dexter Street in the Fort Lupton Safeway shopping center. All United Power lobbies have been closed to the public since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the Fort Lupton office will not reopen. When conditions allow and offices reopen to the public, members who wish to conduct business in person will be able to visit our Brighton office, located just nine miles from Fort Lupton. The cooperative is also planning to open a self-serve payment kiosk in Fort Lupton to ensure members still have a local payment station that accepts cash, check, and card. “The way our members want to conduct business with us is evolving. Before the pandemic, we were noticing a decline in the number of members visiting us in person. The pandemic stopped all in-person services, and our members quickly adapted to using remote tools to manage their accounts,” said Francis Ashu, Member Services Director. “Now more of our members are consistently interacting with us over the phone or online and leveraging self-serve payment options instead of visiting our front counters. Through these options, members have easy and safe access to account information from the comfort of their home, and we are able to provide the same level of quality service without the costs associated with operating a storefront location.” Over the last few years, United Power has seen a steady increase in demand from members who prefer to use self-serve and digital account and payment options, and a corresponding reduction in visits to our offices. The co-op has responded by offering more ways for members to access their accounts and make quick and secure payments without visiting an office. Members can easily review account information and make payments through our online portal, mobile app and pay by phone features. Self-serve payment kiosks that accept cash, check and card payments are available in our Carbon Valley, Coal Creek and Brighton office with expanded hours beyond the business day. Since the pandemic related closures, our online, over the phone and self-serve support options have allowed United Power to continue to serve our members at a safe distance. United Power member services representatives and other office personnel have also been working remotely while handling support inquiries. When employees return to the office, member services representatives from the Fort Lupton location will transfer to the Brighton Headquarters, and eventually in-person service will resume from the Brighton Headquarters lobby. The Brighton, Coal Creek and Carbon Valley offices house a consolidated mix of line crews, vehicle maintenance, member services, engineering and new construction teams. Whereas, the Fort Lupton office has been a member services-only storefront. Consolidating employee teams to these primary office locations will improve efficiency and save money for the cooperative and our members. “The co-op has a long history of partnership with the town of Fort Lupton and the town has always welcomed our storefront location. We thank you for your hospitality over the years,” said Bryant Robbins, Acting Chief Executive Officer. “Be assured that this office closure doesn’t diminish our commitment to serving the Fort Lupton community—we remain as dedicated as ever to providing you with co-op power and supporting the community you call home.” United Power remains committed to serving the Fort Lupton area with more than just electricity. Our crews continue to be dispatched from our Carbon Valley Service Center and our Brighton Headquarters for outages, and you will still see us working in the area to conduct system maintenance. You’ll still see our employees involved in the community, and our name on banners at ball parks and as a supporter of local organizations and community events. As your electric cooperative, we’re here to power what matters, no matter where you live in the service territory.04/29/2019 - 01:18 PM
Title United Power to Hold 80th Annual Meeting April 17 /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/02_18_2019_AnnualMeet80.png?itok=fNdjNpAO Monday | February 18, 2019 Card Teaser United Power will celebrate its 80th Anniversary at the 2019 Annual Meeting of members on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the Adams County Fairground and Regional Park Complex. Registration and balloting open at 4:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Director Election Ballots to Be Mailed in March United Power will celebrate its 80th Anniversary at the 2019 Annual Meeting of members on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the Adams County Fairground and Regional Park Complex. Registration and balloting open at 4:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The annual business meeting will include a barbecue dinner, director election, cooperative update, anniversary celebration, and door prizes. All United Power members are invited to attend the annual business meeting of the not-for-profit electric cooperative and cast their ballots in the 2019 Director Election. A seat in the East, West and South director districts will be up for a three-year term in the 2019 Director Election. Nominations by written petition were due to the cooperative on Friday, Feb. 15. The candidates running in the 2019 Director Election are as follows: District E (East): Elizabeth Martin District S (South): Keith E. Alquist, II Bradley J. Case District W (West): Ursula J. Morgan United Power will host four Meet the Candidate Forums where members can learn more about each candidate.- March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Adams County Fairgrounds
- March 19 at 7:30 a.m. at Fort Lupton Recreation Center
- March 21 at 7:30 a.m. at Coal Creek Canyon Community Center
- March 22 at 7:30 a.m. at E.L.F. Grill
05/11/2023 - 03:25 PM
Title United Power to Host 2023 Annual Meeting on April 12 /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/04_18_2018_AnnualMeeting79.png?h=45932144&itok=OsZd0myY Friday | April 7, 2023 Card Teaser United Power members are invited to attend the cooperative’s 2023 Annual Meeting. Balloting in this year’s Director Election will close on April 11 for mail and electronic votes. Deadline to Vote in Director Election Approaching Brighton, CO – United Power members are invited to attend the cooperative’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Members on April 12. Balloting in this year’s Director Election will close on April 11 for mail and electronic votes. Ballot boxes at United Power offices close at noon on April 12. The last opportunity to vote is in person on April 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. before the annual meeting begins. Members will also have the option to watch the meeting via livestream on the cooperative’s website. Participating members will hear from cooperative leadership about the ways United Power continued to serve them over the prior year, including updates on power supply decisions, an overview on the co-op’s record-setting year in reliability, and a recap on the cooperative’s strong financial position. Mark A. Gabriel, United Power’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will also present on the future of the electric industry and the emergence of a shared energy economy, as well as how United Power is already embracing these changes. Members who are present at the meeting will receive an attendance gift and be entered to win one of several door prizes. Director Election results will be announced at the conclusion of the annual meeting. Voting in the annual Director Election allows members to have a voice in the cooperative’s future. Four positions on United Power’s Board are up for election this year – one seat in the Mountain, South, West, and East Districts. The director candidates are Tamra “Tami” Waltemath in the Mountain District; Jamie Klein, Ken Kreutzer, Katherine “Kathy” Mills, and James Vigesaa in the South District; Virginia “Ginny” A. Buczek and Thomas “Tom” Hogan in the West District; and Steven “Steve” Douglas and Robert “Rob” Masden in the East District. Candidate statements are available online. Balloting in this year’s election opened on March 13. Online and mail ballots must be received by 11:59 a.m. on April 11 or they can be dropped in a ballot box at one of United Power’s office locations by noon on April 12. Members may vote in person at the annual meeting. Directors represent all members and are therefore elected on an “at-large” basis. This means members may cast a vote for a director in each district. Directors serve in geographic districts to ensure United Power’s Board adequately represents members throughout the service territory and provides accessibility to cooperative leadership. The 2023 Annual Meeting of Members will be held at the Riverdale Regional Park & Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Rd. in Brighton. Registration for the meeting opens at 4:30 p.m. and balloting closes at the beginning of the official business meeting at 6:30 p.m. The virtual stream will begin at 6:30 p.m. at www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting. 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. ###08/23/2021 - 10:22 AM
Title United Power to Host Fleet Electrification Conference /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/EV_plugin.jpg?h=45932144&itok=UKkauilg Monday | August 23, 2021 Card Teaser United Power is hosting the cooperative’s first-ever Fleet Electrification Conference at its Carbon Valley Service Center, 9586 E I-25 Frontage Road, on September 29. Conference to Feature Loveland-based Lightning eMotors Brighton, CO – United Power is hosting the cooperative’s first-ever Fleet Electrification Conference at its Carbon Valley Service Center, 9586 E I-25 Frontage Road, on September 29. Featured guest Lightning eMotors specializes in producing sustainable commercial fleet solutions, including electric vehicles. The free conference is open to public and private fleet operators and managers. Guest speakers from United Power, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Northern Colorado Clean Cities will present their expertise in the emerging field of electrification at the conference. Topics covered during the conference include the State of Colorado’s new fleet electrification strategy, resources and funding options for fleet services, the growth and availability of charging infrastructure and the future of electrified fleets. During the conference, Lightning eMotors will also feature demonstration fleet electric vehicles. United Power’s Fleet Electrification Conference convenes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and fleet vehicle demonstrations begin prior to the conference at 8 a.m. Interested attendees are encouraged to pre-register for the conference at www.unitedpowerfleets2021.rsvpify.com. Lunch will be provided. What: United Power Fleet Electrification Conference When: Wednesday, September 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: United Power’s Carbon Valley Service Center, 9586 E I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, Colo. Questions or comments regarding the upcoming conference can be directed to Joel Danforth, United Power’s Energy Programs and New Business Director, at 720-685-5644. 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. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. ###10/23/2020 - 11:15 AM
United Power to Move Forward with Lawsuit Against Power Supplier Friday | October 23, 2020 Colorado Public Utilities Commission declines to rule on corporate law issue Read more >06/30/2020 - 11:22 AM
Title United Power to Resume Nonpayment Disconnects /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/JulyAug2020_NL_Disconnects.jpg?itok=wM8RFORu Tuesday | June 30, 2020 Card Teaser On July 1, the cooperative will resume disconnections for nonpayment for accounts with past due balances. The past few months have been unprecedented in the history of the cooperative and the history of our country. As the coronavirus pandemic slowly began spreading across the country, United Power quickly realized its potential economic impact on members and suspended disconnections for nonpayment earlier than many other state utility providers. Since the start of the pandemic, United Power has worked to support families and businesses throughout the communities it serves. Suspending disconnections due to nonpayment was among the many steps the cooperative took to reduce stress on members and provide some certainty during an uncertain time. Much of the state has begun a slow phase-in of various services as it enters a period of recovery. United Power has also started making plans to resume normal business functions. On July 1, the cooperative will resume disconnections for accounts with past due balances. Cooperatives like United Power are not-for-profit and have no shareholders, routinely returning excess revenues to members. This structure, and the desire to keep energy costs low, means co-ops have limited reserve margins to sustain high rates of nonpayment. As Colorado slowly phases in general business activities, we understand some members may continue having trouble paying electric bills on time. United Power wants to help its members avoid any interruption in service. If you have missed payments and a past-due balance, please contact us to discuss payment options and energy management plans. If you’re still unable to pay your bill, please contact a Member Services Representative at 303-637-1300 as soon as possible to discuss your options. Payment Assistance05/17/2021 - 03:57 PM
Title United Power Tops 99,000 Meters /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/MayJune2021_NL_Meter.jpg?itok=djHDyuiS Monday | May 17, 2021 Card Teaser The cooperative connected more than 550 new meters throughout the month of April, accelerating its path toward 100,000 meters. Co-op Expects to Reach 100,000 Meter Milestone Before End of Summer United Power recently topped 99,000 meter connections thanks to record-setting growth in April. The cooperative connected more than 550 new meters throughout the month, accelerating its path toward 100,000 meters. Leadership within the cooperative now project reaching that number before the end of the summer. “If growth continues at the rate we have experienced so far this year, we are in tremendous shape to reach 100,000 meters very soon,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Reaching the mark is a significant achievement for the cooperative.” There are more than 800 electric cooperatives nationally. United Power would become just the 31st co-op to reach the 100,000 meter milestone. It would also join Intermountain REA as the only other Colorado co-op to reach the milestone. Year over year, United Power has ranked among the fastest growing cooperatives nationwide, due to consistent development in the area it serves, which includes several fast-growing suburban communities. Growth continued even as United Power braced for a slow down amid the pandemic. Instead, another strong year enabled United Power to keep rates the same as it entered 2021. United Power is planning a special member celebration for surpassing 100,000 meters later this summer. Watch our social media for updates about upcoming events and contests. “I am grateful to arrive in time to recognize and celebrate this accomplishment with the cooperative,” said Gabriel. “We cannot wait to celebrate it with our members, too.”12/15/2025 - 03:00 PM
Title United Power Urges Members to Prepare for Possible Power Outages on Dec. 17 Due to Extreme Weather, Elevated Fire Risk /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/Images_Outage/WeatherWarning-web.png?h=45932144&itok=GEA6E8u6 Monday | December 15, 2025 Card Teaser Xcel Energy confirms NO PSPS events will affect United Power service. UPDATED Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Xcel Energy confirms NO PSPS events should affect United Power service on Wednesday, Dec. 17. ⚠️ In a Red Flag Warning, which has been called for Wednesday, Dec. 17, United Power will operate in Wildfire Safety Mode. Outages remain possible due to high winds, but power will not be preemptively shut off for United Power members. ⚠️What is Wildfire Safety Mode? In this mode, United Power's local system is set to the most sensitive settings. Automated devices immediately interrupt power if they detect objects like tree branches touching lines. Crews will inspect the area to ensure the line is clear before power is restored. This measure may result in more frequent or longer outages, but the extra precautions ensure the safety of the local community and electric system. Dec. 15 - United Power is actively monitoring extreme weather forecasted for the Front Range on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Members should prepare for possibles outages due to high winds, protective system setting (Wildfire Safety Mode), or a possible public safety power shutoff (PSPS) from Xcel Energy, a transmission provider to United Power. Extreme weather and high fire risk can impact power in several different ways:- During extreme fire weather or Red Flag Warnings, the cooperative may initiate Wildfire Safety Mode. In this mode, United Power's local system is set to the most sensitive settings. Automated devices immediately interrupt power if they detect objects like tree branches touching lines. Crews will inspect the area to ensure the line is clear before power is restored. This measure may result in more frequent or longer outages, but the extra precautions ensure the safety of the local community and electric system.
- A PSPS initiated by Xcel Energy could interrupt power to United Power members. As a transmission provider to United Power’s service area, the cooperative could lose transmission service if Xcel Energy initiates a PSPS.
- Extreme weather can also lead to outages unrelated to a PSPS or Wildfire Safety Mode. United Power’s System Operators will be carefully monitoring the system and crews are ready to respond.
- Stay informed: Log into your United Power account at www.unitedpower.com/SmartHub or via the mobile app to ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Charge electronics so you can access updates.
- Initiate your backup power plan: If you or someone in your home relies on medical equipment, now is the time to charge batteries and review your backup power plans for prolonged power outages, including evacuation if necessary.
- Gather essential supplies: Gather supplies to stay safe and comfortable during a power outage, including medicines, food, and water.
08/05/2021 - 01:24 PM
Title United Power Urges Tri-State to Lead the Change for its Member Cooperatives /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/PowerLine.jpg?h=6ae7ec77&itok=vzIvBZWb Thursday | August 5, 2021 Card Teaser There has been much written in recent months about the dynamics between United Power and Tri-State Generation & Transmission. It is important to understand United Power’s position in this conversation. Message From United Power's President & CEO There has been much written in recent months about the dynamics between United Power and Tri-State Generation & Transmission. This has resulted in a significant amount of unneeded expense and tension between the two organizations as well as among at least seven other Tri-State members. It is important to understand United Power’s position in this conversation:- We need a strong Tri-State G&T, and we need a Tri-State that recognizes the issues faced across our industry and communities.
- We need a powerful transmission organization like Tri-State to assure our place as a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) comes to the West, and as additional resources are added to our fuel mix and the grid becomes more critical and complex.
- We need our G&T to be responsive in driving down costs to help our rural economies and to support the growing membership demand for a cleaner, carbon-reduced future. And we need to make sure the exit from coal is rapidly executed while supporting the communities that will suffer in the short term from job and revenue loss.
- We need Tri-State to realize the dynamics of a changing industry mean more of our members want to generate electricity locally, to be untethered from fossil-based resources and released from the paradigm of centralized generation that is decades old. This will require a dramatic new business model, deep cost cutting and jettisoning of inefficient generation even in the face of financial hurdles.
- United Power wants to continue to buy a defined amount of generation (capacity and energy) from Tri-State and has offered to do so.
- United Power wants to be an OATT customer and has offered to make this transition.
- United Power wants to buy additional energy from Tri-State at competitive prices when markets come to the West in the next 24 months.
- United Power wants to be able to buy as much energy generated in its service territory as its members want to provide. Our current Tri-State contract limits us to purchasing no more than 5% of our total power from local renewable resources.
05/23/2024 - 09:56 AM
Title United Power Warns Members About Rooftop Solar Scams /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Jan2023_NL_Solar.jpg?h=45932144&itok=GMjjc4rk Thursday | May 23, 2024 Card Teaser United Power is not affiliated with any solar vendors. Please contact us if you have concerns. United Power is not Affiliated with any Solar Vendors; Please Contact Us if you have Concerns United Power is proud to be ranked among the top electric utilities across the country in member-owned rooftop solar installations. In fact, we have surpassed 12,000 net metering agreements. While we empower our members to pursue solar if it suits their energy needs and lifestyle, we do not contract or partner with any company that sells solar panels. Some members have recently reported door-to-door salespeople who are claiming to represent the cooperative and are using intentionally misleading promises to persuade members into making costly decisions about installing solar panels. One company, Sign and Shine, has gone a step further and is using the United Power logo in their online advertising efforts. We understand that this may cause confusion, so we are setting the record straight. United Power is not affiliated with this company. If approached by Sign and Shine or any other company claiming to work with or on behalf of United Power, we encourage members to conduct due diligence with the Colorado Secretary of State and the Better Business Bureau. Likewise, members may contact United Power’s Energy Solutions team at 303-637-1300 for information regarding United Power's solar programs or the process to install solar panels on their homes.01/22/2019 - 03:01 PM
Title United Power Warns of Spam Calls /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/06_27_2018_PhoneScams.png?itok=EuwMTsy2 Wednesday | June 27, 2018 Card Teaser United Power members have reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of the cooperative and demanding payment for past due account balances. United Power members have reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of the cooperative and demanding payment for past due account balances. In an effort to protect its members, United Power proactively warns about the potential for phone scams. The cooperative never calls members in person to collect overdue payments on account balances. Notice of delinquency or disconnection is sent via mail and followed up with an automated phone message instructing members to initiate payment at the closest United Power office, online or through the SmartHub app on their phone. The cooperative will also never require or demand prepaid debit or MoneyPak as the only forms of payment. Some scammers use sophisticated software to disguise their phone number so that it appears to be coming from a recognized United Power service line. This is known as “caller ID spoofing.” Others instruct members to call a 1-800 number, which may also use United Power messaging. The cooperative does not maintain a 1-800 number, and warns members not to be fooled by false messaging from scammers. To keep up with the current status of your electric account, reference your monthly statement, check your account via SmartHub (available free to members as a smart phone app, as well) or call United Power’s Member Services Department at 303-637-1300. If you are ever in doubt about a potential scam call, hang up and call United Power at 303-659-0551.