United Power is attempting to return unclaimed capital credit retirements to members who received electric service from the cooperative prior to 2020. If you were a member up to Dec. 31, 2019, you may be eligible to claim a previously issued but unclaimed capital credit refund. 

What Are Capital Credits?

Cooperative members periodically receive capital credit allocations based on their electric usage during a specified time period. The amount you receive is based on the amount of power you used and the margins earned for the time period being allocated. In subsequent years, at the Board of Director’s discretion, previously allocated capital credits may be retired and returned to members. 

Who May be Eligible?

Please look for your name on the list of unclaimed capital credit retirements.

• If you were a United Power member for any period of time through Dec. 31, 2019 AND you were issued a capital credit retirement check in 2020 or earlier that you did not cash;
• If you are the family member or estate representative of a deceased member who had an uncashed capital credit retirement check issued in 2020 or earlier;
• If you are a current member who:
  • Changed your name;
  • Added your name to an existing account;
  • Or did not cash a capital credit retirement check issued in 2020 or earlier.

How Can I Find Out If I Am Due a Refund?

A copy of the unclaimed retired capital credit list is posted in the lobby of United Power’s Brighton office. The list can also be viewed here.

The Brighton office is located at 500 Cooperative Way, off the I-76 service road. Lobby hours are:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

My Name is On The List. How Do I Claim My Refund? 

If you find your name on the list of unclaimed capital credit retirements, download and complete the Unclaimed Retired Capital Credit Refund Request form. A copy of the form may also be requested by emailing United Power or calling the Member Services department at 303-637-1300. Submitting a form does not guarantee a disbursement will be made. Proper documentation and valid proof of membership during the applicable time period is required. No refund checks will be issued for unclaimed retirement amounts below $5. Once claimed, an individual may opt to donate their capital credit refunds to the United Power Round Up Foundation, which provides assistance to community organizations within the cooperative’s service territory. After the notification period closes on April 30, 2024, all unclaimed retired capital credits for the applicable time period will be considered an assignment and contribution of capital to United Power.  

Refund Request forms must be received by United Power by April 30, 2024.