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LEGAL NOTICE: Change in the Rates, Rules, & Regulations Tariffs
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Friday | April 26, 2024
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The Board of Directors has proposed the following changes to United Power's rate tariffs.
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE RATES AND TARIFFS OF UNITED POWER, INC.
DATE OF NOTICE: April 26, 2024
You are hereby notified that UNITED POWER, INC. (United Power) proposes to make changes to several of its rate tariff schedules to become effective for energy usage on or after June 1, 2024. An increase is necessary for all rate classes to fund the exit from United Power’s Wholesale Supplier. There will be a 5.7% increase to the Large Commercial Coincidental Peak Primary Demand (CPP1) and a 6.1% increase to the Large Commercial Coincidental Peak Secondary Demand (CPS1). There will be an 8.6% increase to the Industrial Service Substation or Transmission Service (ITD1), a 9.2% increase to the Industrial Service Substation or Transmission Service (ITD3), and a 9.6% increase to Industrial Service Substation/Transmission Service (ITD4) rates. The Residential Time of Use (RTD1), Residential Smart Choice (RD1), Residential TOU Demand Service (RDP1), Large Commercial Secondary Demand Service (ISD1), and Large Industrial Primary Demand Service (IPD1) rates will have a 9.7% increase. The increase to the Residential (R1), Small Commercial (C1), and Small Commercial Time of Use (CTD1) rates will be 9.8%. The Industrial Service Substation or Transmission Service (ITD2) rate will have an increase of 9.9%. The increase to the Irrigation (IRR2) rate will be 10%. The Shared Lighting Service rate will have an increase of 11.3% and the Non-Metered Lighting Service rate will have an increase of 11.5%. The Small Industrial Primary Service (SIP1) rate increase will be 14%. The Renewable Resource Green Power Optional Rider Tariff, Sheet 9.3, will reflect updated program requirements and rates, effective Aug. 1, 2024, for a new, 100% Offset option on a per kWh basis and 100-kWh blocks.
In addition to rate tariff changes, there are minor modifications to update and reflect current business practices in the Rules and Regulations. These updates are to become effective on or after June 1, 2024. The identified areas needing revisions or updating include: (1) Service Connection and Line Extension Fee Schedule and (2) Current Business Practices for estimated billings.
The present and proposed tariff provisions 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 at 9586 E. I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, CO.
Anyone who desires to comment about the proposed changes shall file either an informal complaint or a formal complaint with United Power at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, CO 80603 at least 10 days before the proposed effective date.
An informal complaint shall be in writing and shall contain such facts and other information to adequately state the reason(s) for the complaint. An informal complaint regarding the proposed tariff changes shall be considered by United Power, but will not require that a hearing be held.
Anyone who desires a hearing must file a specific and formal complaint to the proposed changes and a request for hearing at least 10 days before the proposed effective date. A formal complaint shall be in writing in the form prescribed by United Power’s Regulations Governing Consumer Complaints and Related Matters. Upon request, a copy of said regulations is available from United Power.
United Power may hold a hearing to determine what changes will be authorized, regardless of complaints. If proper formal complaints and request for hearings are timely filed, the United Power Board of Directors shall schedule a hearing. The changes ultimately authorized may or may not be the same as those proposed and may include changes different than those tariffs proposed or currently in effect. Anyone who desires to receive notice of hearings, if any, shall make a written request therefor to United Power, at the above address, at least 10 days before the proposed effective date.
UNITED POWER, INC.
By: Mark A. Gabriel, President and Chief Executive Officer
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LEGAL NOTICE: New Rate Tariff for EV Charges to Become Effective Jan. 1, 2023
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Monday | November 14, 2022
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The rate structure includes a Charging-as-a-Service monthly rate, company owned charging station rates for DC fast charging and for level 2 charging.
NOTICENOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE TARIFFS OF UNITED POWER, INC.
Date of Notice: November 15, 2022
You are hereby notified that UNITED POWER, INC. (United Power) proposes to introduce a new rate tariff schedule for Electric Vehicle Charges to become effective on or after January 1, 2023. The rate structure includes a Charging-as-a-Service monthly rate, company owned charging station rates for DC fast charging and for level 2 charging.
The present and proposed tariff provisions are available for examination at the headquarters office located at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton Colorado; the Coal Creek Branch Office, located at 5 Gross Dam Road, Golden, Colorado; and the Carbon Valley Branch office at 9586 E. I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, Colorado.
Anyone who desires to comment about the proposed changes shall file either an informal complaint or a formal complaint with United at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, Colorado 80603 at least 10 days before the proposed effective date.
An informal complaint shall be in writing and shall contain such facts and other information to adequately state the reason(s) for the complaint. An informal complaint shall be considered by United Power, in regard to the proposed tariff changes, but will not require that a hearing be held.
Anyone who desires a hearing must file a specific and formal complaint to the proposed changes and a request for hearing at least 10 days before the proposed effective date. A formal complaint shall be in writing in the form prescribed by United Power’s Regulations Governing Consumer Complaints and Related Matters. Upon request, a copy of said regulations is available from United Power.
United Power may hold a hearing to determine what changes will be authorized, regardless of complaints. If proper formal complaints and request for hearings are timely filed, the Board shall schedule a hearing. The changes ultimately authorized may or may not be the same as those proposed and may include changes different than those tariffs proposed or currently in effect. Anyone who desires to receive notice of hearings, if any, shall make a written request therefor to United Power, at the above address at least 10 days before the proposed effective date.
UNITED POWER, INC
By: Mark A. Gabriel, Chief Executive Officer
9.4 Electric Vehicle Charges
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LEGAL NOTICE: United Power Bylaw Proposed Amendment
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Wednesday | August 23, 2023
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The Board of Directors proposes the following amendments to United Power's bylaws.
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE BYLAWS OF UNITED POWER, INC.
DATE OF NOTICE: September 6, 2023
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF UNITED POWER, INC., 500 COOPERATIVE WAY, BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80603.
The Board of Directors Proposes to amend the Bylaws of United Power, Inc. as follows:
Housekeeping changes to keep titles, terms, and wording consistent throughout the document, clarifies the intent of vague bylaw language, and removes obsolete language.
Changes to the bylaws where they are inconsistent with current Colorado State Statutes.
Removes the descriptions of director district boundaries and replaces it with guidelines and procedures for potential redistricting as outlined.
Updates and clarifications to the Director election process.
A complete redline of the proposed changes is available on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com, or members may obtain a hardcopy at any United Power office, or via mail by calling 303-637-1300 and requesting that a copy be mailed to them at the address on file with the cooperative.
Pursuant to Article 11.08 of the Bylaws of United Power Inc., you are hereby notified that the Board of Directors of United Power, Inc. proposes to adopt the following amendment(s) to United Power’s bylaws at a meeting of the Board to be held on October 25, 2023, unless a written petition is filed at United Power’s headquarters before the date of said meeting, signed by the lesser of five (5%) percent or 50 or more Members, protesting the proposed amendments.
UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Tamra Waltemath, Secretary of the Board
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Lineman Appreciation Day: A Lineman’s Responsibility is Never-Ending
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Thursday | April 18, 2019
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Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day, celebrated each year on April 18 to pay homage to the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to keep the lights on.
Keeping the lights on is a never-ending responsibility. This past month, the United Power service territory was hit hard by the strongest storm in state history resulting in numerous outages and long days for our linemen. The rapid response linemen made to restore power to members affected by strong winds and blinding snow illustrates the danger of their responsibility.
Over the course of this past year, United Power members have been no stranger to severe weather. Summer brought us severe thunder storms, including high winds, large hail and lightning, resulting in significant damage to personal property and United Power’s infrastructure, while severe winter weather has contributed to many outages over the past few months.
Whether threatening clouds dot the horizon or snow blankets the ground, our linemen are prepared to respond. They’re on call 24 hours a day, regardless of weather. Without our linemen, the electricity we expect and rely on to power our lives wouldn’t be possible.
Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day, celebrated each year on April 18 to pay homage to the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to keep the lights on. We invite our members to take a moment to thank our United Power linemen for the work they do.
Drop a kind note in the mail, through email at unitednewsline@unitedpower.com or thank them on our social media (use the hashtag #ThankALineman) to show your appreciation. If you see them in the field, remember they could be restoring power to you, a family member or your neighbor. Drive attentively and give them plenty of clearance to do their work safely.
Linemen are the backbone of United Power. What they do, they do for you.
United Power
Thank A Lineman500 Cooperative WayBrighton, CO 80603
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Lineman Going Back to Guatemala
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Tuesday | July 23, 2019
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Kelly Snow has been selected to return later this summer as part of a crew of to provide power to the village of Sillab.
For the second time in as many years, United Power lineman Kelly Snow will represent the cooperative in Guatemala. Snow has been selected to return later this summer as part of a crew of 20 linemen from Colorado and Oklahoma to provide power to yet another isolated jungle village.
This past summer, Snow spent three weeks near Playa Grande setting poles, stringing line and hanging transformers to provide power to residents in two remote jungle villages for the first time.
“It’s really an honor to be invited back,” Snow said. “Most of us have never had to go more than a day without electricity and the benefits it provides. These villages have never had that experience.”
Sillab, the village they’ll be energizing in October, is located in the mountainous jungles of north central Guatemala. Sillab is home to approximately 60 households, one elementary school and four churches, none of which have known the benefits of reliable and affordable electricity.
While much of the work will be the same, the terrain presents a new difficulty for Snow and his fellow linemen. Crews will have to overcome harsh conditions in order to string electric line more than six miles to Sillab, including dense jungle foliage, mountainous terrain, frequent rain and high humidity.
Harsh conditions and grueling manual labor contributed to fatigue and dehydration in the relatively flatter areas of Playa Grande.
“You don’t quickly forget the experience of working in the rain and humidity,” Snow said. “But steep inclines add another level of safety we’ll have to prepare for and pay careful attention to during the project.”
In Playa Grande, long days seemed longer without access to major equipment, a condition that will also worsen in Sillab.
With a few spare linemen and some light equipment, the utility near Playa Grande was able to provide a little help. The utility and power supplier near Sillab have only one lineman each and no equipment.
“It will be tough, physical labor,” Snow said, “but I’m proud to be a part of it. At the end of the day, if you can be proud of what you did, the pain and the challenge is worth it.”
For more than 80 years, electric cooperatives have been helping small, rural communities across the country thrive. It’s one of the seven cooperative principles: concern for community. With the help of NRECA International, cooperatives have been able to take that mission global, providing millions of small communities with the gift of electricity.
“This is why we were founded – bringing power to rural America,” Snow said. “The impact electricity makes on one of these villages is tangible and opens up doors to future possibilities.”
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Linemen Provide Opportunity to Guatemalan Villages
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Monday | December 3, 2018
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In October, lights went on for the first time in two villages nestled deep in the jungles of northwest Guatemala.
In October, lights went on for the first time in two villages nestled deep in the jungles of northwest Guatemala. After weeks of grueling manual labor in adverse conditions far from home, line crews from Oklahoma and Colorado completed work on a project to provide the villages of Pie del Cerro and Tierra Blanca Salinas the gift of electricity.
Between long days caused by the lack of major equipment and staving off dehydration brought on by dense jungle humidity, crews often returned to their rooms late in the evening exhausted – ready to do it again the next day.
“Nothing came easy,” United Power lineman Kelly Snow said. “We had to gut it out each and every day. But even on the worst days, everyone showed up and gave it their all. We came to accomplish something, and we did.”
Line crews were stationed in the small city of Playa Grande, located roughly 300 miles from Guatemala City. Each morning, crews loaded into trucks and traversed dirt-packed and often jarring roads to the villages they’d be powering nearly an hour away.
Once there, work had to be completed without the use of specialized tools or mechanical equipment, and vehicles were to be used for transportation only.
Snow, who’s experienced the worst working conditions as a lineman in Colorado’s Front Range, said it’s hard to prepare for the difficulties of working in a third world country.
“It’s like stepping back in time,” he said. “We talked to others who were on projects before us and looked at all the photos, but there are still elements of the unknown. It’s hot and humid the whole time; hard to stay hydrated.”
Despite the harsh working conditions, crews were able to complete the first half of the project in just over a week – providing power to the first of the two villages – and the whole project on time.
“I’m proud to have been a part of this project to provide power to these families and kids,” Snow said. “It gives these kids the chance to continue their studies, and maybe even opens the door for computers or cell phones one day.”
Brief reprieves gave Snow and other linemen an opportunity to spend some time building relationships with villagers, playing games with the children and exploring the nearby jungle and lakes.
Above and beyond providing electricity, the crews were also able to gift each household with two-year water filters and each school with a laptop and wheelchair.
“The Rural Electric Association was founded on the principal of bringing electricity to rural America,” Snow said just before the project. “It’s an inspiration to be a part of that foundation and spreading it to other countries.”
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Local Food Banks Receive Member Choice Grants
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Monday | May 11, 2020
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Nominations quickly began arriving, and it was clear members saw an immediate need to provide basic food supplies for their neighbors at this time.
United Power introduced its new Member Choice Grants program earlier this year, asking members to nominate a nonprofit organization in its service territory they would like to see the cooperative help support.
Within the service territory, several of these organizations exist to provide for the needs of individuals and families and bring value to the communities they serve. These grant nominations allow United Power to provide support for causes and organizations members truly care about.
Nominations quickly began arriving, and it was clear members saw an immediate need to provide basic food supplies for their neighbors at this time. United Power is happy to announce the two organizations receiving the first $1,000 Member Choice Grants from the first round of nominations for 2020.
Carbon Valley Help Center
The Carbon Valley Help Center exists to help with the immediate needs of residents in their area, including food assistance and financial support. The grant will be used to help provide for the needs of its food pantry during the pandemic.
Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank
The mission of the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank is to provide life sustaining food and clothing to people in need in and around the Fort Lupton community. Each year, the organization provides assistance to nearly 9,000 individuals.
Nominations are now open for the second round of Member Choice Grants, which will be announced in the next United Newsline. To submit a nomination, fill out a Member Choice Grant application and provide a brief reason why you feel the organization should receive the grant.
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Looking for Kids to Help Spread Electrical Safety Messages
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Wednesday | February 14, 2018
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United Power is enlisting the help of local children to create electrical safety posters that will be displayed for National Electrical Safety Month in May.
United Power is enlisting the help of local children to create electrical safety posters that will be displayed for National Electrical Safety Month in May. Kids in grades kindergarten through fifth are invited to submit their creative ideas that incorporate electrical safety concepts or safety tips for the community.
Winning posters will be used in May to commemorate National Electrical Safety Month—an annual, nationwide campaign to raise awareness about electrical hazards. Six winning designs will be selected, one from each grade. Winning posters will be displayed throughout the United Power service territory—in print, online and on select bus benches. The winner from each grade will also be awarded a $50 cash prize.
The deadline for Electrical Safety Poster Contest entries is Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Posters must be submitted on the official coloring contest entry form, which is available at any United Power office, our website, and will be included in the February & March United Newsline, United Power’s monthly newsletter mailed directly to members. United Power employees will judge posters based on creativity and illustration of a key electrical safety concept. Winners will be announced by Friday, March 30, 2018.
Contest Details
Child must be a dependent of a United Power member.
Winners will receive $50 cash awards.
Six winners will be chosen. One from each grade K-5.
Winning posters will appear online, in print and on bus benches for the month May.
Entries must be submitted on the official contest entry form.
DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2018
Electrical Safety Tips
Stay away from powerlines & electrical equipment.
Use care when plugging & unplugging.
Never mix electricity & water.
Never stick toys or other objects into electrical outlets.
Don’t overload outlets.
Ask an adult for help ‑ you can never be too safe!
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LEGAL NOTICE: Change in the Rates, Rules, & Regulations Tariffs
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Friday | April 26, 2024
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The Board of Directors has proposed the following changes to United Power's rate tariffs.
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE RATES AND TARIFFS OF UNITED POWER, INC.
DATE OF NOTICE: April 26, 2024
You are hereby notified that UNITED POWER, INC. (United Power) proposes to make changes to several of its rate tariff schedules to become effective for energy usage on or after June 1, 2024. An increase is necessary for all rate classes to fund the exit from United Power’s Wholesale Supplier. There will be a 5.7% increase to the Large Commercial Coincidental Peak Primary Demand (CPP1) and a 6.1% increase to the Large Commercial Coincidental Peak Secondary Demand (CPS1). There will be an 8.6% increase to the Industrial Service Substation or Transmission Service (ITD1), a 9.2% increase to the Industrial Service Substation or Transmission Service (ITD3), and a 9.6% increase to Industrial Service Substation/Transmission Service (ITD4) rates. The Residential Time of Use (RTD1), Residential Smart Choice (RD1), Residential TOU Demand Service (RDP1), Large Commercial Secondary Demand Service (ISD1), and Large Industrial Primary Demand Service (IPD1) rates will have a 9.7% increase. The increase to the Residential (R1), Small Commercial (C1), and Small Commercial Time of Use (CTD1) rates will be 9.8%. The Industrial Service Substation or Transmission Service (ITD2) rate will have an increase of 9.9%. The increase to the Irrigation (IRR2) rate will be 10%. The Shared Lighting Service rate will have an increase of 11.3% and the Non-Metered Lighting Service rate will have an increase of 11.5%. The Small Industrial Primary Service (SIP1) rate increase will be 14%. The Renewable Resource Green Power Optional Rider Tariff, Sheet 9.3, will reflect updated program requirements and rates, effective Aug. 1, 2024, for a new, 100% Offset option on a per kWh basis and 100-kWh blocks.
In addition to rate tariff changes, there are minor modifications to update and reflect current business practices in the Rules and Regulations. These updates are to become effective on or after June 1, 2024. The identified areas needing revisions or updating include: (1) Service Connection and Line Extension Fee Schedule and (2) Current Business Practices for estimated billings.
The present and proposed tariff provisions 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 at 9586 E. I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, CO.
Anyone who desires to comment about the proposed changes shall file either an informal complaint or a formal complaint with United Power at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, CO 80603 at least 10 days before the proposed effective date.
An informal complaint shall be in writing and shall contain such facts and other information to adequately state the reason(s) for the complaint. An informal complaint regarding the proposed tariff changes shall be considered by United Power, but will not require that a hearing be held.
Anyone who desires a hearing must file a specific and formal complaint to the proposed changes and a request for hearing at least 10 days before the proposed effective date. A formal complaint shall be in writing in the form prescribed by United Power’s Regulations Governing Consumer Complaints and Related Matters. Upon request, a copy of said regulations is available from United Power.
United Power may hold a hearing to determine what changes will be authorized, regardless of complaints. If proper formal complaints and request for hearings are timely filed, the United Power Board of Directors shall schedule a hearing. The changes ultimately authorized may or may not be the same as those proposed and may include changes different than those tariffs proposed or currently in effect. Anyone who desires to receive notice of hearings, if any, shall make a written request therefor to United Power, at the above address, at least 10 days before the proposed effective date.
UNITED POWER, INC.
By: Mark A. Gabriel, President and Chief Executive Officer
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LEGAL NOTICE: New Rate Tariff for EV Charges to Become Effective Jan. 1, 2023
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Monday | November 14, 2022
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The rate structure includes a Charging-as-a-Service monthly rate, company owned charging station rates for DC fast charging and for level 2 charging.
NOTICENOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE TARIFFS OF UNITED POWER, INC.
Date of Notice: November 15, 2022
You are hereby notified that UNITED POWER, INC. (United Power) proposes to introduce a new rate tariff schedule for Electric Vehicle Charges to become effective on or after January 1, 2023. The rate structure includes a Charging-as-a-Service monthly rate, company owned charging station rates for DC fast charging and for level 2 charging.
The present and proposed tariff provisions are available for examination at the headquarters office located at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton Colorado; the Coal Creek Branch Office, located at 5 Gross Dam Road, Golden, Colorado; and the Carbon Valley Branch office at 9586 E. I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, Colorado.
Anyone who desires to comment about the proposed changes shall file either an informal complaint or a formal complaint with United at 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, Colorado 80603 at least 10 days before the proposed effective date.
An informal complaint shall be in writing and shall contain such facts and other information to adequately state the reason(s) for the complaint. An informal complaint shall be considered by United Power, in regard to the proposed tariff changes, but will not require that a hearing be held.
Anyone who desires a hearing must file a specific and formal complaint to the proposed changes and a request for hearing at least 10 days before the proposed effective date. A formal complaint shall be in writing in the form prescribed by United Power’s Regulations Governing Consumer Complaints and Related Matters. Upon request, a copy of said regulations is available from United Power.
United Power may hold a hearing to determine what changes will be authorized, regardless of complaints. If proper formal complaints and request for hearings are timely filed, the Board shall schedule a hearing. The changes ultimately authorized may or may not be the same as those proposed and may include changes different than those tariffs proposed or currently in effect. Anyone who desires to receive notice of hearings, if any, shall make a written request therefor to United Power, at the above address at least 10 days before the proposed effective date.
UNITED POWER, INC
By: Mark A. Gabriel, Chief Executive Officer
9.4 Electric Vehicle Charges
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LEGAL NOTICE: United Power Bylaw Proposed Amendment
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Wednesday | August 23, 2023
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The Board of Directors proposes the following amendments to United Power's bylaws.
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE BYLAWS OF UNITED POWER, INC.
DATE OF NOTICE: September 6, 2023
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF UNITED POWER, INC., 500 COOPERATIVE WAY, BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80603.
The Board of Directors Proposes to amend the Bylaws of United Power, Inc. as follows:
Housekeeping changes to keep titles, terms, and wording consistent throughout the document, clarifies the intent of vague bylaw language, and removes obsolete language.
Changes to the bylaws where they are inconsistent with current Colorado State Statutes.
Removes the descriptions of director district boundaries and replaces it with guidelines and procedures for potential redistricting as outlined.
Updates and clarifications to the Director election process.
A complete redline of the proposed changes is available on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com, or members may obtain a hardcopy at any United Power office, or via mail by calling 303-637-1300 and requesting that a copy be mailed to them at the address on file with the cooperative.
Pursuant to Article 11.08 of the Bylaws of United Power Inc., you are hereby notified that the Board of Directors of United Power, Inc. proposes to adopt the following amendment(s) to United Power’s bylaws at a meeting of the Board to be held on October 25, 2023, unless a written petition is filed at United Power’s headquarters before the date of said meeting, signed by the lesser of five (5%) percent or 50 or more Members, protesting the proposed amendments.
UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Tamra Waltemath, Secretary of the Board
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Lineman Appreciation Day: A Lineman’s Responsibility is Never-Ending
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Thursday | April 18, 2019
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Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day, celebrated each year on April 18 to pay homage to the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to keep the lights on.
Keeping the lights on is a never-ending responsibility. This past month, the United Power service territory was hit hard by the strongest storm in state history resulting in numerous outages and long days for our linemen. The rapid response linemen made to restore power to members affected by strong winds and blinding snow illustrates the danger of their responsibility.
Over the course of this past year, United Power members have been no stranger to severe weather. Summer brought us severe thunder storms, including high winds, large hail and lightning, resulting in significant damage to personal property and United Power’s infrastructure, while severe winter weather has contributed to many outages over the past few months.
Whether threatening clouds dot the horizon or snow blankets the ground, our linemen are prepared to respond. They’re on call 24 hours a day, regardless of weather. Without our linemen, the electricity we expect and rely on to power our lives wouldn’t be possible.
Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day, celebrated each year on April 18 to pay homage to the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to keep the lights on. We invite our members to take a moment to thank our United Power linemen for the work they do.
Drop a kind note in the mail, through email at unitednewsline@unitedpower.com or thank them on our social media (use the hashtag #ThankALineman) to show your appreciation. If you see them in the field, remember they could be restoring power to you, a family member or your neighbor. Drive attentively and give them plenty of clearance to do their work safely.
Linemen are the backbone of United Power. What they do, they do for you.
United Power
Thank A Lineman500 Cooperative WayBrighton, CO 80603
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Lineman Going Back to Guatemala
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Tuesday | July 23, 2019
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Kelly Snow has been selected to return later this summer as part of a crew of to provide power to the village of Sillab.
For the second time in as many years, United Power lineman Kelly Snow will represent the cooperative in Guatemala. Snow has been selected to return later this summer as part of a crew of 20 linemen from Colorado and Oklahoma to provide power to yet another isolated jungle village.
This past summer, Snow spent three weeks near Playa Grande setting poles, stringing line and hanging transformers to provide power to residents in two remote jungle villages for the first time.
“It’s really an honor to be invited back,” Snow said. “Most of us have never had to go more than a day without electricity and the benefits it provides. These villages have never had that experience.”
Sillab, the village they’ll be energizing in October, is located in the mountainous jungles of north central Guatemala. Sillab is home to approximately 60 households, one elementary school and four churches, none of which have known the benefits of reliable and affordable electricity.
While much of the work will be the same, the terrain presents a new difficulty for Snow and his fellow linemen. Crews will have to overcome harsh conditions in order to string electric line more than six miles to Sillab, including dense jungle foliage, mountainous terrain, frequent rain and high humidity.
Harsh conditions and grueling manual labor contributed to fatigue and dehydration in the relatively flatter areas of Playa Grande.
“You don’t quickly forget the experience of working in the rain and humidity,” Snow said. “But steep inclines add another level of safety we’ll have to prepare for and pay careful attention to during the project.”
In Playa Grande, long days seemed longer without access to major equipment, a condition that will also worsen in Sillab.
With a few spare linemen and some light equipment, the utility near Playa Grande was able to provide a little help. The utility and power supplier near Sillab have only one lineman each and no equipment.
“It will be tough, physical labor,” Snow said, “but I’m proud to be a part of it. At the end of the day, if you can be proud of what you did, the pain and the challenge is worth it.”
For more than 80 years, electric cooperatives have been helping small, rural communities across the country thrive. It’s one of the seven cooperative principles: concern for community. With the help of NRECA International, cooperatives have been able to take that mission global, providing millions of small communities with the gift of electricity.
“This is why we were founded – bringing power to rural America,” Snow said. “The impact electricity makes on one of these villages is tangible and opens up doors to future possibilities.”
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Linemen Provide Opportunity to Guatemalan Villages
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Monday | December 3, 2018
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In October, lights went on for the first time in two villages nestled deep in the jungles of northwest Guatemala.
In October, lights went on for the first time in two villages nestled deep in the jungles of northwest Guatemala. After weeks of grueling manual labor in adverse conditions far from home, line crews from Oklahoma and Colorado completed work on a project to provide the villages of Pie del Cerro and Tierra Blanca Salinas the gift of electricity.
Between long days caused by the lack of major equipment and staving off dehydration brought on by dense jungle humidity, crews often returned to their rooms late in the evening exhausted – ready to do it again the next day.
“Nothing came easy,” United Power lineman Kelly Snow said. “We had to gut it out each and every day. But even on the worst days, everyone showed up and gave it their all. We came to accomplish something, and we did.”
Line crews were stationed in the small city of Playa Grande, located roughly 300 miles from Guatemala City. Each morning, crews loaded into trucks and traversed dirt-packed and often jarring roads to the villages they’d be powering nearly an hour away.
Once there, work had to be completed without the use of specialized tools or mechanical equipment, and vehicles were to be used for transportation only.
Snow, who’s experienced the worst working conditions as a lineman in Colorado’s Front Range, said it’s hard to prepare for the difficulties of working in a third world country.
“It’s like stepping back in time,” he said. “We talked to others who were on projects before us and looked at all the photos, but there are still elements of the unknown. It’s hot and humid the whole time; hard to stay hydrated.”
Despite the harsh working conditions, crews were able to complete the first half of the project in just over a week – providing power to the first of the two villages – and the whole project on time.
“I’m proud to have been a part of this project to provide power to these families and kids,” Snow said. “It gives these kids the chance to continue their studies, and maybe even opens the door for computers or cell phones one day.”
Brief reprieves gave Snow and other linemen an opportunity to spend some time building relationships with villagers, playing games with the children and exploring the nearby jungle and lakes.
Above and beyond providing electricity, the crews were also able to gift each household with two-year water filters and each school with a laptop and wheelchair.
“The Rural Electric Association was founded on the principal of bringing electricity to rural America,” Snow said just before the project. “It’s an inspiration to be a part of that foundation and spreading it to other countries.”
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Local Food Banks Receive Member Choice Grants
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Monday | May 11, 2020
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Nominations quickly began arriving, and it was clear members saw an immediate need to provide basic food supplies for their neighbors at this time.
United Power introduced its new Member Choice Grants program earlier this year, asking members to nominate a nonprofit organization in its service territory they would like to see the cooperative help support.
Within the service territory, several of these organizations exist to provide for the needs of individuals and families and bring value to the communities they serve. These grant nominations allow United Power to provide support for causes and organizations members truly care about.
Nominations quickly began arriving, and it was clear members saw an immediate need to provide basic food supplies for their neighbors at this time. United Power is happy to announce the two organizations receiving the first $1,000 Member Choice Grants from the first round of nominations for 2020.
Carbon Valley Help Center
The Carbon Valley Help Center exists to help with the immediate needs of residents in their area, including food assistance and financial support. The grant will be used to help provide for the needs of its food pantry during the pandemic.
Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank
The mission of the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank is to provide life sustaining food and clothing to people in need in and around the Fort Lupton community. Each year, the organization provides assistance to nearly 9,000 individuals.
Nominations are now open for the second round of Member Choice Grants, which will be announced in the next United Newsline. To submit a nomination, fill out a Member Choice Grant application and provide a brief reason why you feel the organization should receive the grant.
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Looking for Kids to Help Spread Electrical Safety Messages
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Wednesday | February 14, 2018
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United Power is enlisting the help of local children to create electrical safety posters that will be displayed for National Electrical Safety Month in May.
United Power is enlisting the help of local children to create electrical safety posters that will be displayed for National Electrical Safety Month in May. Kids in grades kindergarten through fifth are invited to submit their creative ideas that incorporate electrical safety concepts or safety tips for the community.
Winning posters will be used in May to commemorate National Electrical Safety Month—an annual, nationwide campaign to raise awareness about electrical hazards. Six winning designs will be selected, one from each grade. Winning posters will be displayed throughout the United Power service territory—in print, online and on select bus benches. The winner from each grade will also be awarded a $50 cash prize.
The deadline for Electrical Safety Poster Contest entries is Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Posters must be submitted on the official coloring contest entry form, which is available at any United Power office, our website, and will be included in the February & March United Newsline, United Power’s monthly newsletter mailed directly to members. United Power employees will judge posters based on creativity and illustration of a key electrical safety concept. Winners will be announced by Friday, March 30, 2018.
Contest Details
Child must be a dependent of a United Power member.
Winners will receive $50 cash awards.
Six winners will be chosen. One from each grade K-5.
Winning posters will appear online, in print and on bus benches for the month May.
Entries must be submitted on the official contest entry form.
DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2018
Electrical Safety Tips
Stay away from powerlines & electrical equipment.
Use care when plugging & unplugging.
Never mix electricity & water.
Never stick toys or other objects into electrical outlets.
Don’t overload outlets.
Ask an adult for help ‑ you can never be too safe!
