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.

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NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE REGULATIONS AND TARIFFS OF UNITED POWER, INC.

You are hereby notified that UNITED POWER, INC. (United Power) proposes to make changes to its Rules and Regulations and Electric Rate Sheet No. 9.1 to become effective on or after Aug. 1, 2025.  

The elected governing body, specifically, the United Power Board of Directors has determined the cooperative’s Rules and Regulations and Electric Rate Sheet No. 9.1 require updates to:

• correct references to outdated sections or numerals; 
• remove duplicate and confusing language in an effort to streamline the Rules and Regulations to promote member understanding; 
• provide guidance on disconnections during extreme weather events consistent with Colorado statute; 
• provide notice of United Power’s handling of construction deposits that may be applied to damage claims;
• update application fees to align with increased market and operational costs; 
• provide guidance on United Power’s notification process for planned outages; and
• provide clarity about United Power’s regulations governing member complaints.

The present and proposed Rules and Regulations and Rate Sheet No. 9.1 are available for examination at the Coal Creek branch office located at 5 Gross Dam Road, Golden, CO; the headquarters office located at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, CO; and the Carbon Valley Service Center office located at 9586 E. I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, CO.

Anyone who desires to comment about the proposed changes may submit written comments with United Power at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, CO 80603 at least 10 days before the proposed effective date. Anyone who desires to file a complaint about the proposed changes shall submit that complaint in writing and shall include such facts and other information to adequately state the reason(s) for the complaint. Any complaint regarding the proposed Rules and Regulations and Electric Rate Sheet No. 9.1 changes shall be considered by United Power consistent with the currently effective Rules and Regulations.

UNITED POWER, INC.

By: Mark A. Gabriel, President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 

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.”