Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members and 
Proposed Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation

The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. Instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com.

The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, deciding on proposed amendments to the cooperative’s Articles of Incorporation brought forward by the board of directors, considering and approving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

This year there are elections in the following districts: North, Central, South, and Mountain for four-year terms. The candidates nominated by petition are Phil Tiffany and Virginia A. “Ginny” Buczek (incumbent) in the North District; Vicki Erickson and Lisa Hough in the Central District; Steven Douglas (Incumbent) in the South District; and Tamra K Waltemath (Incumbent) in the Mountain District.  All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regardless of the district where the Member is domiciled. 

Articles of Incorporation — Proposed Amendments

The Board of Directors recommends that the membership approve proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation. If approved, the organization will file these amendments with the State.

These amendments will ensure the cooperative’s Articles of Incorporation are clear, transparent, and consistent with current state laws and the cooperative’s Bylaws. Specifically, the proposed amendments remove duplicative and outdated language and add clarifying language where necessary. The proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation were placed in full in the Brighton Standard Blade on March 19, 2026 and are available to view on the cooperative’s website at https://www.unitedpower.com.

Additional information including how to cast a ballot and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting.

UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Beth Martin, Secretary
 

Electronic Balloting Now Open; Paper Ballots Mailed March 13

Brighton, CO – Balloting in United Power’s 2026 Director Election is open. Members of the cooperative have the option to cast their ballots electronically through their online account or via paper ballot, mailed to members on March 13. Electronic and mail ballots must be received by 11:59 a.m. on April 14. Members may also vote in person at the cooperative’s Annual Meeting on April 15, where votes will be cast using a streamlined digital voting system.

United Power encourages all members to cast their votes in the annual Director Election. Voting allows members to have a voice in their board representation and helps the cooperative better serve its members. Members may return their mail ballot via the postage-paid envelope included in the ballot packet, or they can log into their online account to cast an electronic ballot. Members voting online can access the ballot by clicking the “Vote Now” button.

This year, one seat is up for election in each of United Power’s four director districts, and six candidates are running for election. The director candidates are Phil Tiffany and Virginia A. “Ginny” Buczek (incumbent) in the North District; Vicki Erickson and Lisa Hough in the Central District; Steven Douglas (incumbent) in the South District; and Tamra K. Waltemath (incumbent) in the Mountain District. Candidate statements are available online. 

Proposed amendments to the cooperative’s Articles of Incorporation will also appear on the ballot for approval by the membership. These amendments will ensure the articles are clear, transparent, and consistent with current state laws and the co-op’s bylaws. Specifically, the proposed amendments remove duplicative and outdated language and add clarifying language where necessary. The proposed amendments can be viewed in full online.

Directors represent all members and are elected on an “at-large” basis to four-year terms. This means members may cast a vote for a director in each district and not just their own. Directors serve in geographic districts to ensure equitable representation of United Power’s member base in the cooperative’s governing body.

Director Election results will be announced at the 2026 Annual Meeting, held at the Riverdale Regional Park & Fairgrounds in Brighton on April 15. 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. A livestream of the meeting will be hosted on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting. 

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 117,000 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.

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Balloting in the 2026 Director Election Opens March 13

Brighton, CO – Six candidates are running for election to the United Power Board of Directors in the cooperative’s 2026 director election. Four positions on the board are up for election and the candidates are Phil Tiffany and Virginia A. “Ginny” Buczek (incumbent) in the North District; Vicki Erickson and Lisa Hough in the Central District; Steven Douglas (incumbent) in the South District; and Tamra K. Waltemath (incumbent) in the Mountain District. 

Directors are elected “at-large” and represent all members. This means members may cast a vote for a candidate in each district. United Power encourages all members to vote online or return their mail ballots prior to the 11:59 a.m. deadline on April 14.

Statements from each of the candidates will be available with member ballots; published in the cooperative’s newsletter, delivered in March; and posted online here. Director candidate contribution reports will also be available online.

Proposed amendments to the cooperative’s Articles of Incorporation will also appear on the ballot for approval by the membership. These amendments will ensure the articles are clear, transparent, and consistent with current state laws and the co-op’s bylaws. Specifically, the proposed amendments remove duplicative and outdated language and add clarifying language where necessary. The proposed amendments can be viewed in full online.

Ballots will be mailed and electronic balloting opens on March 13. Members may also vote in person at the Annual Meeting, beginning at 4:30 p.m., where votes will be cast using a streamlined digital voting system.

Results of the director election will be announced at the 2026 Annual Meeting, which will be held on April 15 at Riverdale Regional Park & Fairgrounds and livestreamed on United Power’s website. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m., and on-site balloting closes at the beginning of the official business meeting at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend and engage with cooperative leadership, connect with fellow members, and celebrate the cooperative’s accomplishments over the past year. 

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 117,000 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.

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