Budget BillingBalance your Budget with Budget Billing
By averaging the seasonal ups and downs of your energy usage, Budget Billing helps you budget your monthly expenses and pay the same amount each month.
Budget Billing is a 12 month plan consisting of 11 equal payments and a 12th, or final settlement payment, which is adjusted up or down depending on your actual usage. You are only billed for the electricity you use. Your Budget Billing monthly payment is estimated based on your past electric usage, so you must have at least six months of usage history with United Power before you are eligible for this program.
Combine Budget Billing service with our other convenient payment options like Auto Pay and Paperless Billing.
To sign up for Budget Billing, please contact a Member Services Representative via email or phone at 303-637-1300.
Building BenchmarkingBuilding Benchmarking
In June of 2021, the State of Colorado enacted HB 21-1286 "Energy Performance for Buildings," which requires owners of certain large buildings (covered buildings), on an annual basis, to collect and report to the Colorado Energy Office the covered building's energy use. The act establishes a process requiring certain electric and gas utilities to provide energy-use data to a covered building owner when requested by the covered building owner.
To streamline the reporting process for covered building owners, United Power will upload energy-use data from the covered building electric meter(s) directly to the EnergyStar Portfolio Manager software. Covered building owners will need to register with United Power to authorize this upload of energy-use data.
Registration for Covered Building Owners
Covered building owners are required to submit the Building Owner Request Form and an Authorization for Release of Utility Information Form for each tenant, if the building has fewer than four tenants, to begin the process of energy-use data uploads to the Portfolio Manager.
Once all required forms have been received, United Power will e-mail instructions for configuring your building benchmarking account in the EnergyStar Portfolio Manager.
After this registration process is completed and your Portfolio Manager account has been configured for United Power to share data with you, automated uploads of electric meter energy-usage data will commence on June 1st, 2022
For questions regarding building benchmarking or compliance with the law and to find out if a building you own is covered by the statute, please contact Building Performance Colorado at 888-513-0353.
Bylaws, Rates & TariffsBylaws
Bylaws are like an official game plan on how the co-op is to be run and operated. The Board of Directors uses the bylaws as a guide when making business decisions for the cooperative. Occasionally, bylaws are revised to reflect the changing times. You can download the most recent version of the Bylaws of United Power, Inc. below, or call us at 303-659-0551 and we’ll gladly mail you a copy.
United Power BylawsRates, Rules & RegulationsClick on the links below to download and review United Power's Rates, Rules & Regulations
Bylaws
Bylaws are like an official game plan on how the co-op is to be run and operated. The Board of Directors uses the bylaws as a guide when making business decisions for the cooperative. Occasionally, bylaws are revised to reflect the changing times. You can download the most recent version of the Bylaws of United Power, Inc., or call us at 303-659-0551 and we’ll gladly mail you a copy.
Rates & Tariffs
Click on the links below to download and review the Rates and Rules & Regulations for United Power.
Capital CreditsEach year the United Power Board considers the financial condition and needs of the cooperative to decide if a capital credit retirement should be made. After consideration at the April 23, 2025 meeting, the United Power Board voted not to make a general retirement to the membership.
CareersPower Your Future with an Electric Cooperative Career
Looking for a career that sparks your passion and empowers your future? At United Power, we’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and team players who want to bring their energy to a dynamic industry. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, there’s a place for you to shine here.
Our Communities
United Power serves a diverse territory of 17 different communities located along Colorado’s northern Front Range. Employees of the cooperative support members from three office locations within the service area.
Brighton Headquarters: Our headquarters in Brighton is just 20 miles northeast of downtown Denver. Brighton is a rapidly growing city with all the advantages of Denver, yet still maintains a small town feel.
Carbon Valley Service Center: Located along I-25, just south of Highway 119, the quickly growing Carbon Valley region has beautiful views of the Rockies and easy access to Denver, Boulder, and northern Colorado.
Coal Creek Canyon: The Coal Creek Canyon office is located at a higher elevation in one of Colorado’s most scenic mountain canyons. Enjoy a working environment surrounded by a mountainous backdrop and living in a tight-knit community.
Why Work with Us?
Charge Up Your Career: We offer growth opportunities that keep your ambitions energized.
Plug Into Purpose: Be part of a team that powers homes, businesses, and dreams while making a difference in the communities we serve.
Stay Connected: Enjoy a workplace culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and mutual support.
Amp Up Your Benefits: Competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and programs that invest in your future.
Ready to make an impact? Check out our current job openings to start your career at the co-op.
All Job Openings & ApplicationsCheck Current Application Status
Benefits
United Power offers a competitive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees.
Medical Insurance
Carrier: United Healthcare – Two plan designs to choose from.
Eligibility: first month after employment.
A Health Savings Account is available for those choosing the High Deductible Health Plan.
Dental Insurance
Carrier: Delta Dental of Colorado – 80/20 Plan; $1,000 annual maximum. Orthodontics available.
Eligibility: after 3 months
Cost Percentage Breakdown: 100% United Power for non-bargaining employees, 95% for bargaining. Cost indicated is for regular full-time or part-time employees.
401K Carrier: Great West Life
401K Plan Features: Employee can contribute after 30 days. United Power matches 100% of employee contributions up to 7% after 1 year.
Pension Plan
Carrier: NRECA
Pension Plan Features: After 1 year, United Power contributes to plan, no employee contributions, 100% vested after 5 years or age 55.
Life Insurance
Primary Carrier: Assurant – Basic Life and AD&D
Value: 2X base salary
Eligibility: first month after employment
Cost Percentage Breakdown: 100% United Power, 0% employee
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplement Carrier: Assurant Insurance – Basic and AD&D
Value: $10,000/$10,000 AD&D
Eligibility: first month after employment
Cost: 95% United Power, 5% employee
Long Term Disability
Carrier: Assurant
Value: 66 2/3% of base salary
Eligibility: after 60 days employment
Waiting Period: 13 weeks, generally payable to age 65
Cost Percentage Breakdown: 95% United Power, 5% employee
Sick Leave
Employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year. No maximum on accrual. After 20 years of employment, 25% of sick leave will be paid to employee upon their termination. Sick leave is prorated for part-time employees.
Vacation
Bargaining Unit
1 – 9 Years: 10 days
10 Years: 15 days
11-19 Years: An additional 4 hours each year until employee reaches 20 years
20 + Years: 20 days
Non-Bargaining Unit
Accrue equivalent of above but on a pay period basis.
Employees can receive a bonus week of vacation for conserving sick leave. Vacation is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligibility: after 6 months employment
Coursework must be applicable to current or promotional position and requires a one year payback period.
Holidays
United Power observes seven holidays (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the following day, and Christmas Day) and offers an additional 32 hours to regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees receive prorated benefits.
Other Benefits
Flexible Schedule (Alternative Work Week Schedules)
Business Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Section 125 Plan
Credit Union Membership
Home Computer Purchase Plan
Brighton Recreation Center Passes at half the cost
Employee Activities & Discounts
Training
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
United Power is an equal opportunity and an Affirmative Action employer. As such, United Power is dedicated to the principles of equal employment in any term, condition or privilege of employment. United Power does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information or other status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. United Power prohibits retaliation against any employee for filing a complaint under this policy or for assisting in a complaint investigation. In keeping with policy, United Power will adhere to the following personnel practices:
All personnel decisions will be made without regard to age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or other status protected by state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational, qualification exists. Decisions will be based upon individual ability, specialized background and job performance, among other things, using valid job related criteria.
All other personnel actions, including but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, demotions, terminations, layoff, training and development, educational assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.
Intimidation, harassment or bias based upon discriminatory grounds will not be tolerated, and may result in termination of employment.
An Affirmative Action Plan will be updated annually and will be available for review from the Human Resources Department.
United Power will prepare and submit such reports and other information as may be required by agencies having jurisdiction in these matters.
Overall responsibility for the development and execution of United Power’s Affirmative Action Program is delegated to the Manager of Human Resources as EEO/AAP Coordinator. The EEO/AAP Coordinator will provide the Chief Executive Officer with periodic EEO activity reports.
Employment Eligibility Verification (E-verify)
All selected applicants are required to complete Section 1 of the Federal Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) and to provide identification and either proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the U.S. In addition, United Power uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. The official U.S. E-Verify Participation Posters informing United Power's current and prospective employees of their legal rights and protections are available below:
Co-op Connections
Co-op Connections is a FREE membership benefit that provides members with discounts on everyday expenses. Because you are a United Power member, you get:
— Local Deals – Save money in and around your community
— Health Savings – Discounts for prescriptions, dental and more
— Cash Back Shopping – Earn up to 20% cash back when you shop at more than 3,000 online retailers
— Hotel Savings – Save an average of 20% at more than 400,000 locations worldwide
— Event Tickets – Save 10% at your favorite sporting events, concerts and theaters
— Insurance – Save money by getting competitive insurance products
— National Discounts – Enjoy a wide variety of discounts that will save you lots of money
Don't forget to download the free mobile app!
Take the savings with you and redeem savings at point of sale.
AndroidApple
The Co-op Connections® website is the place for members to discover online, national and local discounts offered across the country. Use the search engine to find discounts right at home – or anywhere you travel. The list of participating businesses continues to grow, (over 25,000 now!) so check back periodically. Co-op Connections is just another benefit to being a member of United Power.
Commercial & Industrial ServicesYour Partner in Growing Your Business
At United Power, we want to be your partner in business. We have the expertise, experience, and desire to help make your business a success. We have specialists available to work with you to reduce your energy costs, programs to provide rebates to support enhancements to your operation, and a toolbox of additional services to help you with nearly every facet of your business.
United Power's staff is here to provide you with the service and guidance you need when making energy related decisions. We provide numerous services at no charge, including energy use assessments, rate analysis, and expert energy management advice. We have engineering and energy professionals on staff to help you coordinate energy improvements, and can refer you to a number of reputable consultants and contractors.
To qualify for rebate incentives, products and/or services must be purchased by a United Power member and must be connected to and used on United Power’s distribution system.
All rebate payments are for new equipment installations only. The installation or purchase of used and/or refurbished equipment is not eligible for any rebate incentives.
Itemized receipts are required with all rebate applications.
United Power Key Accounts Advisors must verify installation and collect the required information from the member. Members have up to 90 days after (1) the date of product purchase, (2) the date on the issued invoice for the materials, or (3) the delivery/installation date, whichever occurs later, to apply for rebates.
United Power reserves the right to modify and/or stop this program at any time or if funds are depleted.
Rebate incentives are subject to a $10,000 aggregate cap per member per calendar year.
Budget BillingBalance your Budget with Budget Billing
By averaging the seasonal ups and downs of your energy usage, Budget Billing helps you budget your monthly expenses and pay the same amount each month.
Budget Billing is a 12 month plan consisting of 11 equal payments and a 12th, or final settlement payment, which is adjusted up or down depending on your actual usage. You are only billed for the electricity you use. Your Budget Billing monthly payment is estimated based on your past electric usage, so you must have at least six months of usage history with United Power before you are eligible for this program.
Combine Budget Billing service with our other convenient payment options like Auto Pay and Paperless Billing.
To sign up for Budget Billing, please contact a Member Services Representative via email or phone at 303-637-1300.
Building BenchmarkingBuilding Benchmarking
In June of 2021, the State of Colorado enacted HB 21-1286 "Energy Performance for Buildings," which requires owners of certain large buildings (covered buildings), on an annual basis, to collect and report to the Colorado Energy Office the covered building's energy use. The act establishes a process requiring certain electric and gas utilities to provide energy-use data to a covered building owner when requested by the covered building owner.
To streamline the reporting process for covered building owners, United Power will upload energy-use data from the covered building electric meter(s) directly to the EnergyStar Portfolio Manager software. Covered building owners will need to register with United Power to authorize this upload of energy-use data.
Registration for Covered Building Owners
Covered building owners are required to submit the Building Owner Request Form and an Authorization for Release of Utility Information Form for each tenant, if the building has fewer than four tenants, to begin the process of energy-use data uploads to the Portfolio Manager.
Once all required forms have been received, United Power will e-mail instructions for configuring your building benchmarking account in the EnergyStar Portfolio Manager.
After this registration process is completed and your Portfolio Manager account has been configured for United Power to share data with you, automated uploads of electric meter energy-usage data will commence on June 1st, 2022
For questions regarding building benchmarking or compliance with the law and to find out if a building you own is covered by the statute, please contact Building Performance Colorado at 888-513-0353.
Bylaws, Rates & TariffsBylaws
Bylaws are like an official game plan on how the co-op is to be run and operated. The Board of Directors uses the bylaws as a guide when making business decisions for the cooperative. Occasionally, bylaws are revised to reflect the changing times. You can download the most recent version of the Bylaws of United Power, Inc. below, or call us at 303-659-0551 and we’ll gladly mail you a copy.
United Power BylawsRates, Rules & RegulationsClick on the links below to download and review United Power's Rates, Rules & Regulations
Bylaws
Bylaws are like an official game plan on how the co-op is to be run and operated. The Board of Directors uses the bylaws as a guide when making business decisions for the cooperative. Occasionally, bylaws are revised to reflect the changing times. You can download the most recent version of the Bylaws of United Power, Inc., or call us at 303-659-0551 and we’ll gladly mail you a copy.
Rates & Tariffs
Click on the links below to download and review the Rates and Rules & Regulations for United Power.
Capital CreditsEach year the United Power Board considers the financial condition and needs of the cooperative to decide if a capital credit retirement should be made. After consideration at the April 23, 2025 meeting, the United Power Board voted not to make a general retirement to the membership.
CareersPower Your Future with an Electric Cooperative Career
Looking for a career that sparks your passion and empowers your future? At United Power, we’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and team players who want to bring their energy to a dynamic industry. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, there’s a place for you to shine here.
Our Communities
United Power serves a diverse territory of 17 different communities located along Colorado’s northern Front Range. Employees of the cooperative support members from three office locations within the service area.
Brighton Headquarters: Our headquarters in Brighton is just 20 miles northeast of downtown Denver. Brighton is a rapidly growing city with all the advantages of Denver, yet still maintains a small town feel.
Carbon Valley Service Center: Located along I-25, just south of Highway 119, the quickly growing Carbon Valley region has beautiful views of the Rockies and easy access to Denver, Boulder, and northern Colorado.
Coal Creek Canyon: The Coal Creek Canyon office is located at a higher elevation in one of Colorado’s most scenic mountain canyons. Enjoy a working environment surrounded by a mountainous backdrop and living in a tight-knit community.
Why Work with Us?
Charge Up Your Career: We offer growth opportunities that keep your ambitions energized.
Plug Into Purpose: Be part of a team that powers homes, businesses, and dreams while making a difference in the communities we serve.
Stay Connected: Enjoy a workplace culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and mutual support.
Amp Up Your Benefits: Competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and programs that invest in your future.
Ready to make an impact? Check out our current job openings to start your career at the co-op.
All Job Openings & ApplicationsCheck Current Application Status
Benefits
United Power offers a competitive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees.
Medical Insurance
Carrier: United Healthcare – Two plan designs to choose from.
Eligibility: first month after employment.
A Health Savings Account is available for those choosing the High Deductible Health Plan.
Dental Insurance
Carrier: Delta Dental of Colorado – 80/20 Plan; $1,000 annual maximum. Orthodontics available.
Eligibility: after 3 months
Cost Percentage Breakdown: 100% United Power for non-bargaining employees, 95% for bargaining. Cost indicated is for regular full-time or part-time employees.
401K Carrier: Great West Life
401K Plan Features: Employee can contribute after 30 days. United Power matches 100% of employee contributions up to 7% after 1 year.
Pension Plan
Carrier: NRECA
Pension Plan Features: After 1 year, United Power contributes to plan, no employee contributions, 100% vested after 5 years or age 55.
Life Insurance
Primary Carrier: Assurant – Basic Life and AD&D
Value: 2X base salary
Eligibility: first month after employment
Cost Percentage Breakdown: 100% United Power, 0% employee
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplement Carrier: Assurant Insurance – Basic and AD&D
Value: $10,000/$10,000 AD&D
Eligibility: first month after employment
Cost: 95% United Power, 5% employee
Long Term Disability
Carrier: Assurant
Value: 66 2/3% of base salary
Eligibility: after 60 days employment
Waiting Period: 13 weeks, generally payable to age 65
Cost Percentage Breakdown: 95% United Power, 5% employee
Sick Leave
Employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year. No maximum on accrual. After 20 years of employment, 25% of sick leave will be paid to employee upon their termination. Sick leave is prorated for part-time employees.
Vacation
Bargaining Unit
1 – 9 Years: 10 days
10 Years: 15 days
11-19 Years: An additional 4 hours each year until employee reaches 20 years
20 + Years: 20 days
Non-Bargaining Unit
Accrue equivalent of above but on a pay period basis.
Employees can receive a bonus week of vacation for conserving sick leave. Vacation is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligibility: after 6 months employment
Coursework must be applicable to current or promotional position and requires a one year payback period.
Holidays
United Power observes seven holidays (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the following day, and Christmas Day) and offers an additional 32 hours to regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees receive prorated benefits.
Other Benefits
Flexible Schedule (Alternative Work Week Schedules)
Business Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Section 125 Plan
Credit Union Membership
Home Computer Purchase Plan
Brighton Recreation Center Passes at half the cost
Employee Activities & Discounts
Training
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
United Power is an equal opportunity and an Affirmative Action employer. As such, United Power is dedicated to the principles of equal employment in any term, condition or privilege of employment. United Power does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information or other status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. United Power prohibits retaliation against any employee for filing a complaint under this policy or for assisting in a complaint investigation. In keeping with policy, United Power will adhere to the following personnel practices:
All personnel decisions will be made without regard to age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or other status protected by state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational, qualification exists. Decisions will be based upon individual ability, specialized background and job performance, among other things, using valid job related criteria.
All other personnel actions, including but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, demotions, terminations, layoff, training and development, educational assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.
Intimidation, harassment or bias based upon discriminatory grounds will not be tolerated, and may result in termination of employment.
An Affirmative Action Plan will be updated annually and will be available for review from the Human Resources Department.
United Power will prepare and submit such reports and other information as may be required by agencies having jurisdiction in these matters.
Overall responsibility for the development and execution of United Power’s Affirmative Action Program is delegated to the Manager of Human Resources as EEO/AAP Coordinator. The EEO/AAP Coordinator will provide the Chief Executive Officer with periodic EEO activity reports.
Employment Eligibility Verification (E-verify)
All selected applicants are required to complete Section 1 of the Federal Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) and to provide identification and either proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the U.S. In addition, United Power uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. The official U.S. E-Verify Participation Posters informing United Power's current and prospective employees of their legal rights and protections are available below:
Co-op Connections
Co-op Connections is a FREE membership benefit that provides members with discounts on everyday expenses. Because you are a United Power member, you get:
— Local Deals – Save money in and around your community
— Health Savings – Discounts for prescriptions, dental and more
— Cash Back Shopping – Earn up to 20% cash back when you shop at more than 3,000 online retailers
— Hotel Savings – Save an average of 20% at more than 400,000 locations worldwide
— Event Tickets – Save 10% at your favorite sporting events, concerts and theaters
— Insurance – Save money by getting competitive insurance products
— National Discounts – Enjoy a wide variety of discounts that will save you lots of money
Don't forget to download the free mobile app!
Take the savings with you and redeem savings at point of sale.
AndroidApple
The Co-op Connections® website is the place for members to discover online, national and local discounts offered across the country. Use the search engine to find discounts right at home – or anywhere you travel. The list of participating businesses continues to grow, (over 25,000 now!) so check back periodically. Co-op Connections is just another benefit to being a member of United Power.
Commercial & Industrial ServicesYour Partner in Growing Your Business
At United Power, we want to be your partner in business. We have the expertise, experience, and desire to help make your business a success. We have specialists available to work with you to reduce your energy costs, programs to provide rebates to support enhancements to your operation, and a toolbox of additional services to help you with nearly every facet of your business.
United Power's staff is here to provide you with the service and guidance you need when making energy related decisions. We provide numerous services at no charge, including energy use assessments, rate analysis, and expert energy management advice. We have engineering and energy professionals on staff to help you coordinate energy improvements, and can refer you to a number of reputable consultants and contractors.
To qualify for rebate incentives, products and/or services must be purchased by a United Power member and must be connected to and used on United Power’s distribution system.
All rebate payments are for new equipment installations only. The installation or purchase of used and/or refurbished equipment is not eligible for any rebate incentives.
Itemized receipts are required with all rebate applications.
United Power Key Accounts Advisors must verify installation and collect the required information from the member. Members have up to 90 days after (1) the date of product purchase, (2) the date on the issued invoice for the materials, or (3) the delivery/installation date, whichever occurs later, to apply for rebates.
United Power reserves the right to modify and/or stop this program at any time or if funds are depleted.
Rebate incentives are subject to a $10,000 aggregate cap per member per calendar year.
