Careful with Space Heaters this Winter
Wednesday | December 18, 2019
Although space heaters are safe to use indoors because they don’t require combustion, they still pose burn and fire hazards and should be used with caution.
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Celebrating Innovation
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Tuesday | December 18, 2018
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United Power held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December to celebrate its newly energized battery storage facility and the cooperative’s continued commitment to adopting and implementing innovative technology.
United Power held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December to celebrate its newly energized battery storage facility and the cooperative’s continued commitment to adopting and implementing innovative technology.
Currently the largest utility-scale battery storage facility in Colorado, the Tesla PowerPack battery system, built in collaboration with ENGIE North America, is expected to save the cooperative roughly $1 million annually in wholesale capacity charges. Energy generated from all sources on United Power’s grid will be stored during low-demand hours to be discharged during high-peak periods throughout the year.
“As a co-op, we have an obligation to our communities and members to continue scanning the horizon and exploring innovative technologies that help distribute affordable and reliable power,” said Jerry Marizza, United Power’s New Business Director. “When we stop looking ahead, that’s when we start falling behind. We hope to continue setting the bar for other utilities to follow.”
The system has the capacity to store and distribute up to four megawatts of energy, or enough to power up to 700 homes simultaneously. Size and duration of the batteries used was determined during a study of United Power’s monthly load profile in early 2018.
“Energy storage is the next logical step to integrating more renewables into the grid,” said Marizza. “As long as people want to watch television at night, renewables can’t provide 100 percent of energy needs without storage.”
Over the past few years, United Power has added other innovative and renewable projects to benefit its members. From Colorado’s first community solar farm to methane gas collection at the Erie landfills, these projects make economic sense for our members while providing reliable power.
Celebrating Lineman Appreciation Day – April 18
Thursday | April 13, 2017
National Lineman Appreciation Day is celebrated each year on April 18th and honors the hard work, innovation and dedication of America’s electrical lineworkers.
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Celebrating National Energy Efficiency Day
Monday | September 30, 2019
October 2nd is National Energy Efficiency Day—a day to be reminded of the easy ways we can all reduce our energy use and save money.
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Change to Cash Payments
Wednesday | April 8, 2026
If you prefer to pay with cash, please have your account number ready and plan to make your next payment at a payment kiosk.
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Changes to Rebates in 2023
Wednesday | December 7, 2022
Rebates for the purchase of new refrigerators, freezers, and clothes washers will be discontinued in 2023.
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Choosing Energy Efficiency Appliances
Friday | January 25, 2019
If you’re holding on to older household appliances, now may be a good time to consider swapping them out for newer, more energy efficient models.
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Co-op Cares Receives Funding for 2021
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Monday | January 11, 2021
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An additional $250,000 has been allocated to the Co-op Cares Fund for this year.
The United Power Board of Directors has allocated an additional $250,000 to the cooperative’s Co-op Cares Fund for this year. The fund was created in April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was designed to provide financial assistance to members who have been directly impacted, especially by illness or job loss.
“We’ve seen an increase in the number of members who are struggling to make their payments because of the lasting effects of this pandemic,” said Laurie Burkhart, the cooperative’s chief financial officer. “The Co-op Cares Fund was the result of proactive measures by the cooperative to provide temporary relief to members who were unfortunately impacted in dramatic ways. The inability to make payments can be a serious burden to carry. We hope our Board’s additional allocation to the Co-op Cares Fund provides some measure of relief to our members.”
The cooperative was able to finance the Co-op Cares Fund by allocating funds from unclaimed capital credits, which are capital credits that were not claimed by former United Power members after several attempts to notify them over a period of years. This past year, the Board allocated $300,000 in unclaimed credits to the Co-op Cares Fund. An initial allocation of $250,000 was made in April, and an additional $50,000 was added later in the year after it was clear more assistance was needed for impacted members.
“The Co-op Cares Fund has been an important pillar in our strategy to provide support to our members during this difficult time, and complements the many other ways United Power is helping our members weather this situation,” said interim CEO Bryant Robbins in a December press release announcing the additional allocation. “Through this program, United Power has provided $550,000 in direct assistance to our members who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. We are proud to have already provided assistance to more than 1,500 members.”
In addition to the Co-op Cares Fund, United Power has various means of helping members stay on top of their electric bills, including payment arrangements, extensions, prepay, budget billing and assistance from local agencies. United Power encourages members to contact Member Services so we can connect them with the most appropriate assistance program for their situation.
“United Power has several ways to help members when they are having difficulty paying their electric bills,” stated Robbins. “All we are asking our members to do is pick up the phone and call us if they are having difficulty paying their bill. We can’t help you if we don’t know you are struggling.”
The Co-op Cares Fund will be available for assistance through the end of 2021, or when the fund is depleted. United Power members who are impacted by the current emergency or any other situation can reach our Member Services department at 303-637-1300.
Co-op Here to Stay
Monday | September 25, 2023
It is important that members know the upcoming power supply transition will not impact your membership with the cooperative.
Read more >
Careful with Space Heaters this Winter
Wednesday | December 18, 2019
Although space heaters are safe to use indoors because they don’t require combustion, they still pose burn and fire hazards and should be used with caution.
Read more >
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Celebrating Innovation
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Tuesday | December 18, 2018
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United Power held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December to celebrate its newly energized battery storage facility and the cooperative’s continued commitment to adopting and implementing innovative technology.
United Power held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December to celebrate its newly energized battery storage facility and the cooperative’s continued commitment to adopting and implementing innovative technology.
Currently the largest utility-scale battery storage facility in Colorado, the Tesla PowerPack battery system, built in collaboration with ENGIE North America, is expected to save the cooperative roughly $1 million annually in wholesale capacity charges. Energy generated from all sources on United Power’s grid will be stored during low-demand hours to be discharged during high-peak periods throughout the year.
“As a co-op, we have an obligation to our communities and members to continue scanning the horizon and exploring innovative technologies that help distribute affordable and reliable power,” said Jerry Marizza, United Power’s New Business Director. “When we stop looking ahead, that’s when we start falling behind. We hope to continue setting the bar for other utilities to follow.”
The system has the capacity to store and distribute up to four megawatts of energy, or enough to power up to 700 homes simultaneously. Size and duration of the batteries used was determined during a study of United Power’s monthly load profile in early 2018.
“Energy storage is the next logical step to integrating more renewables into the grid,” said Marizza. “As long as people want to watch television at night, renewables can’t provide 100 percent of energy needs without storage.”
Over the past few years, United Power has added other innovative and renewable projects to benefit its members. From Colorado’s first community solar farm to methane gas collection at the Erie landfills, these projects make economic sense for our members while providing reliable power.
Celebrating Lineman Appreciation Day – April 18
Thursday | April 13, 2017
National Lineman Appreciation Day is celebrated each year on April 18th and honors the hard work, innovation and dedication of America’s electrical lineworkers.
Read more >
Celebrating National Energy Efficiency Day
Monday | September 30, 2019
October 2nd is National Energy Efficiency Day—a day to be reminded of the easy ways we can all reduce our energy use and save money.
Read more >
Change to Cash Payments
Wednesday | April 8, 2026
If you prefer to pay with cash, please have your account number ready and plan to make your next payment at a payment kiosk.
Read more >
Changes to Rebates in 2023
Wednesday | December 7, 2022
Rebates for the purchase of new refrigerators, freezers, and clothes washers will be discontinued in 2023.
Read more >
Choosing Energy Efficiency Appliances
Friday | January 25, 2019
If you’re holding on to older household appliances, now may be a good time to consider swapping them out for newer, more energy efficient models.
Read more >
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Co-op Cares Receives Funding for 2021
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Monday | January 11, 2021
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An additional $250,000 has been allocated to the Co-op Cares Fund for this year.
The United Power Board of Directors has allocated an additional $250,000 to the cooperative’s Co-op Cares Fund for this year. The fund was created in April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was designed to provide financial assistance to members who have been directly impacted, especially by illness or job loss.
“We’ve seen an increase in the number of members who are struggling to make their payments because of the lasting effects of this pandemic,” said Laurie Burkhart, the cooperative’s chief financial officer. “The Co-op Cares Fund was the result of proactive measures by the cooperative to provide temporary relief to members who were unfortunately impacted in dramatic ways. The inability to make payments can be a serious burden to carry. We hope our Board’s additional allocation to the Co-op Cares Fund provides some measure of relief to our members.”
The cooperative was able to finance the Co-op Cares Fund by allocating funds from unclaimed capital credits, which are capital credits that were not claimed by former United Power members after several attempts to notify them over a period of years. This past year, the Board allocated $300,000 in unclaimed credits to the Co-op Cares Fund. An initial allocation of $250,000 was made in April, and an additional $50,000 was added later in the year after it was clear more assistance was needed for impacted members.
“The Co-op Cares Fund has been an important pillar in our strategy to provide support to our members during this difficult time, and complements the many other ways United Power is helping our members weather this situation,” said interim CEO Bryant Robbins in a December press release announcing the additional allocation. “Through this program, United Power has provided $550,000 in direct assistance to our members who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. We are proud to have already provided assistance to more than 1,500 members.”
In addition to the Co-op Cares Fund, United Power has various means of helping members stay on top of their electric bills, including payment arrangements, extensions, prepay, budget billing and assistance from local agencies. United Power encourages members to contact Member Services so we can connect them with the most appropriate assistance program for their situation.
“United Power has several ways to help members when they are having difficulty paying their electric bills,” stated Robbins. “All we are asking our members to do is pick up the phone and call us if they are having difficulty paying their bill. We can’t help you if we don’t know you are struggling.”
The Co-op Cares Fund will be available for assistance through the end of 2021, or when the fund is depleted. United Power members who are impacted by the current emergency or any other situation can reach our Member Services department at 303-637-1300.
Co-op Here to Stay
Monday | September 25, 2023
It is important that members know the upcoming power supply transition will not impact your membership with the cooperative.
Read more >
