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Payment Kiosk Installed at Brighton Office
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Thursday | April 16, 2020
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United Power recently installed a new payment kiosk at its Brighton office location, available now for member use.
United Power recently installed a new payment kiosk at its Brighton office location, available now for member use. The installation of the new kiosk adds a third location for members to make payments via kiosk, joining the Carbon Valley Service Center and the Coal Creek Canyon office. Payments made using a kiosk at any of the three locations are quick, simple and hassle-free.
Payment kiosks accept cash, credit card or check payments. Cash and credit card payments made using a kiosk are applied to your account immediately, and accounts subject to disconnection are restored immediately upon payment.
Set Up Your Fast Pass for Quick Access
To make your transactions faster, there is an option to set up a “Fast Pass,” which will be prompted once you complete a successful transaction. You’ll create a 4-digit PIN and receive a printed barcode.
Bring your barcode next time you visit a United Power payment kiosk, select “Fast Pass” and quickly find your account with the barcode/PIN or the phone number you used when setting up your Fast Pass.
Please be careful to enter the correct phone and account numbers when making a payment because your Fast Pass will reflect these numbers exactly as you input them.
Powering the Future
Tuesday | May 1, 2018
United Power has spent the past year engaging in innovative solutions to bring members more reliable and efficient energy with an eye toward “Powering the Future,” the theme of the 79th Annual Meeting and Director Election held on April 18th.
Read more >
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Powering You Back to Business
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Thursday | June 11, 2020
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United Power is here to help power our community and support our small businesses.
The COVID19 pandemic has impacted many of our local small business members, and we wanted to take a moment to provide resources to help you. Whether you're operating with modified business practices or trying to re-open on a shoestring budget, your electric co-op is here to help connect you with information and to be your trusted energy advisor.
ENERGY INFORMATION & RESOURCES
As your electric provider, we are here to help you use your energy as efficiently as possible. Your electric bills shouldn’t be among the many challenges your business is facing right now, so here are some ways you can save energy and money.
Tips to Help You Save During Downtime: Here are some helpful things to remember while you’re operating on reduced hours or services.
Analyze Your Usage: Use the Power Portal to monitor your energy use and keep those bills down.
Rate Analysis: Our Energy Management team can review your energy usage and make a rate recommendation.
Virtual Energy Audit: We are practicing social distancing, but we are available to provide virtual energy audits. Now, more than ever, let us help you find ways to save on your energy costs.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If you’re a small business owner looking for relief, you may qualify for financial assistance through the following resources. In addition to these national and statewide organizations, your local cities and chambers of commerce may be able to help you navigate federal programs or secure local grants.
Local Colorado Resources for Small Businesses
PAYMENT OPTIONS & ASSISTANCE
We offer several convenient ways for you to pay your bills at a safe distance and may be able to assist you with your electric bill payments.
Online & Mobile App: Pay online or with the United Power mobile app.
Pay Now: We know you’re busy. Pay Now allows you to make a quick, secure payment online without a password.
Payment Kiosk: Still prefer to pay in person, or make a cash payment? Use one of our kiosks open from 5 am – 10 pm.
Payment Arrangements & Co-op Cares Fund: If you are having trouble making your payments, please reach out to us. We can help schedule a payment arrangement and if you are economically impacted by the pandemic, you may qualify for an energy bill assistance grant from our Co-op Cares Fund.
United Power proudly stands with our locally owned small business members, and we are here to power you back into business. For energy information, expert advice, or billing questions, please reach out to us at 303-637-1300.
Powering Your Community: Amy Clement
Wednesday | August 11, 2021
United Power is deeply rooted in the communities it serves and committed to their success. We manage our resources in a way that allows us to give back to our communities and empowers our employees to do the same.
Read more >
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Powering Your Night at the Fair
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Friday | July 2, 2021
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Enter to win one of four ticket packages to the Adams County Fair from United Power. The fair will be from August 4-8, 2021.
The Adams County Fair, August 4-8, will be packed with family friendly entertainment, and as the presenting sponsor, United Power is giving away ticket packages to some lucky members. Enter to win one of four prize packages below by completing the entry form.
Contest Entry FormFriday, August 6 | 7 p.m.
4 Tickets, Demolition Derby & Fireworks (x2)
2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands
$25 Concessions Gift Card
Saturday, August 7 | 7 p.m.
4 Tickets, NSPA Truck Pull
2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands
$25 Concessions Gift Card
Sunday, August 8 | 3 p.m.
4 Tickets, Dia de la Familia
2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands
$25 Concessions Gift Card
To learn more about the fair, go to www.adamscountyfair.com.
To enter by mail, mail a postcard with your name, address, phone and email to:
United Power
Attn: Adams County Fair Ticket Package Giveaway
500 Cooperative Way
Brighton, CO 80603
Entries must be received by July 28, 2021 to be eligible. United Power is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
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Powering Your Night at the Fair
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Monday | July 15, 2019
Card Teaser
Enter to Win Adams County Fair Tickets
The Adams County Fair, July 31 – August 4, will be packed with family-friendly events and entertainment, and as the presenting sponsor, United Power is giving away ticket packages to some lucky members. Enter to win one of four prize packages by visiting our Facebook page.
Visit us on Facebook and tell us your favorite memory of the fair to be entered to win a ticket package to ONE of the following:
• Aug. 1: PBR & Aaron Watson with special guest Ned Ledoux
• Aug. 2: Demolition Derby & Fireworks
• Aug. 3: NSPA Truck Pull
• Aug. 4: Charreada Y La Original Banda El Limon
Prize packages include 4 event tickets, 2 carnival wristbands, and a $30 concessions gift card. Entries must be received by July 24. Winners will be notified on July 26.
See you at the Adams County Fair!
July 31 - Aug 4, 2019
Tickets for the various United Power Grandstand Events at the Adams County Fair are on sale now. Buy your tickets online.
Paid parking and shuttle rides are available. Fair admission is free.
Special Days:
Thursday, Aug. 1 – Senior Day
Friday, Aug. 2 – 9NEWS Kids Day
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Practical EV Driving
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Monday | September 25, 2023
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National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 22 - Oct. 1.
National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 22 - Oct. 1
The Colorado Energy Office announced an ambitious grant program in 2018 to develop several electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging corridors throughout the state, making travel possible even across its large rural and mountainous areas. Many of these corridors have started to come into shape over the past couple years, which is a large part of why the state has consistently been ranked among the best places to own an EV as a daily driver.
Once completed, several of those corridors will traverse along interstate, state, and U.S. highways that intersect United Power’s suburban territory north and northeast of Denver. The cooperative proactively launched its own fast-charging network in conjunction with ChargePoint in 2019, and received a grant from the Colorado Energy Office to install its second location in Keenesburg in 2021. A third was also added at the Carbon Valley office last year. The network was designed to bridge gaps in available charging options and make rural EV ownership more practical and feasible.
Members who are still unsure about EVs may be interested in learning more about new programs United Power has introduced in the past year, including United EV, a pilot program that provides cost-effective at-home charging solutions, and make-ready wiring rebates, providing up to $1,000 toward the cost of preparing your home for an EV charger.
United EV enrollment provides a complete service package including installation and setup of a wall-mounted ChargePoint Home Flex level 2 charger and maintenance and repairs for the duration of the enrollment period. All this is available for a $19 monthly service fee.
For more information about United EV, available wiring rebates, and charging network locations, visit the cooperative’s EV Home or reach out to the Energy Management team at 303-637-1233.
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President & CEO Speaks on Co-op’s Role in a DSO Energy Delivery Model
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Monday | January 10, 2022
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Presentation Delivered at National Co-op CEO Conference
United Power President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark A. Gabriel, recently joined co-op CEOs Brian Heithoff, of Trico Electric Cooperative, and Eric Hobbie of Prairie Power, Inc. in a panel discussion about electric cooperatives’ role as Distribution System Operators (DSO) at the NRECA CEO Close-Up Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference is attended by hundreds of cooperative CEOs and General Managers and held annually to provide CEOs with insight into industry trends and best practices for managing key challenges.
A growing number of electric cooperatives, including United Power, are moving toward a DSO model, which allows the utility to enhance its relationships with members, provide added services and proactively manage the grid with automation and smart technology. At United Power, continued projected growth and an opportunity to purchase cleaner and more affordable power from a variety of resources combined with the desire for more member-owned and locally generated renewable energy puts the cooperative in a position to take a more integrated and dynamic approach to delivering electricity.
“The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift and the relationship that cooperatives like United Power already have with their member communities has us primed to lead this energy transition,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power President & CEO. “A locally-owned cooperative is nimble, innovative and responsive—and is exactly how utilities will need to operate in order to manage a resilient distribution system, efficiently integrate local micro-grids and facilitate the local exchange of energy.”
Gabriel discussed United Power’s 10 Year Working Plan and the strategic considerations the cooperative is undertaking as they move toward a DSO model. The working plan was developed by key staff at the cooperative and it serves as a comprehensive guide to align the board, employees, and members through this dramatic operational shift. By leveraging new technology, expansive energy resources, and updated operations, and new technology, United Power is actively advancing the local distribution system to adapt to the new ways it will provide value and reliable power for members.
“The 10 Year Plan is our playbook outlining the allocation of people, resources, and leadership attention as we drive toward an increasingly dynamic, sustainable, and complex energy future,” said Gabriel. “While we are working to deliver reliable power today, we are planning for the utility of tomorrow. We have started the conversations with our board and our members about what the future of energy will look like and the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Slidedeck from 2022 CEO Close-Up by Mark A. Gabriel
Questions about Demand?
Friday | January 25, 2019
United Power’s new rate structure went into effect on January 1st, and members will begin to see the 2019 rates reflected as separate demand and energy charges on their February bills. While energy is the total power used, demand refers to the capacity needed to serve your location. The new rates break apart the costs for demand and energy to more fairly charge each member for their impact on the electric system and the energy they use.
Read more >
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Payment Kiosk Installed at Brighton Office
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Thursday | April 16, 2020
Card Teaser
United Power recently installed a new payment kiosk at its Brighton office location, available now for member use.
United Power recently installed a new payment kiosk at its Brighton office location, available now for member use. The installation of the new kiosk adds a third location for members to make payments via kiosk, joining the Carbon Valley Service Center and the Coal Creek Canyon office. Payments made using a kiosk at any of the three locations are quick, simple and hassle-free.
Payment kiosks accept cash, credit card or check payments. Cash and credit card payments made using a kiosk are applied to your account immediately, and accounts subject to disconnection are restored immediately upon payment.
Set Up Your Fast Pass for Quick Access
To make your transactions faster, there is an option to set up a “Fast Pass,” which will be prompted once you complete a successful transaction. You’ll create a 4-digit PIN and receive a printed barcode.
Bring your barcode next time you visit a United Power payment kiosk, select “Fast Pass” and quickly find your account with the barcode/PIN or the phone number you used when setting up your Fast Pass.
Please be careful to enter the correct phone and account numbers when making a payment because your Fast Pass will reflect these numbers exactly as you input them.
Powering the Future
Tuesday | May 1, 2018
United Power has spent the past year engaging in innovative solutions to bring members more reliable and efficient energy with an eye toward “Powering the Future,” the theme of the 79th Annual Meeting and Director Election held on April 18th.
Read more >
Title
Powering You Back to Business
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Thursday | June 11, 2020
Card Teaser
United Power is here to help power our community and support our small businesses.
The COVID19 pandemic has impacted many of our local small business members, and we wanted to take a moment to provide resources to help you. Whether you're operating with modified business practices or trying to re-open on a shoestring budget, your electric co-op is here to help connect you with information and to be your trusted energy advisor.
ENERGY INFORMATION & RESOURCES
As your electric provider, we are here to help you use your energy as efficiently as possible. Your electric bills shouldn’t be among the many challenges your business is facing right now, so here are some ways you can save energy and money.
Tips to Help You Save During Downtime: Here are some helpful things to remember while you’re operating on reduced hours or services.
Analyze Your Usage: Use the Power Portal to monitor your energy use and keep those bills down.
Rate Analysis: Our Energy Management team can review your energy usage and make a rate recommendation.
Virtual Energy Audit: We are practicing social distancing, but we are available to provide virtual energy audits. Now, more than ever, let us help you find ways to save on your energy costs.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If you’re a small business owner looking for relief, you may qualify for financial assistance through the following resources. In addition to these national and statewide organizations, your local cities and chambers of commerce may be able to help you navigate federal programs or secure local grants.
Local Colorado Resources for Small Businesses
PAYMENT OPTIONS & ASSISTANCE
We offer several convenient ways for you to pay your bills at a safe distance and may be able to assist you with your electric bill payments.
Online & Mobile App: Pay online or with the United Power mobile app.
Pay Now: We know you’re busy. Pay Now allows you to make a quick, secure payment online without a password.
Payment Kiosk: Still prefer to pay in person, or make a cash payment? Use one of our kiosks open from 5 am – 10 pm.
Payment Arrangements & Co-op Cares Fund: If you are having trouble making your payments, please reach out to us. We can help schedule a payment arrangement and if you are economically impacted by the pandemic, you may qualify for an energy bill assistance grant from our Co-op Cares Fund.
United Power proudly stands with our locally owned small business members, and we are here to power you back into business. For energy information, expert advice, or billing questions, please reach out to us at 303-637-1300.
Powering Your Community: Amy Clement
Wednesday | August 11, 2021
United Power is deeply rooted in the communities it serves and committed to their success. We manage our resources in a way that allows us to give back to our communities and empowers our employees to do the same.
Read more >
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Powering Your Night at the Fair
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Friday | July 2, 2021
Card Teaser
Enter to win one of four ticket packages to the Adams County Fair from United Power. The fair will be from August 4-8, 2021.
The Adams County Fair, August 4-8, will be packed with family friendly entertainment, and as the presenting sponsor, United Power is giving away ticket packages to some lucky members. Enter to win one of four prize packages below by completing the entry form.
Contest Entry FormFriday, August 6 | 7 p.m.
4 Tickets, Demolition Derby & Fireworks (x2)
2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands
$25 Concessions Gift Card
Saturday, August 7 | 7 p.m.
4 Tickets, NSPA Truck Pull
2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands
$25 Concessions Gift Card
Sunday, August 8 | 3 p.m.
4 Tickets, Dia de la Familia
2 Unlimited Carnival Arm Bands
$25 Concessions Gift Card
To learn more about the fair, go to www.adamscountyfair.com.
To enter by mail, mail a postcard with your name, address, phone and email to:
United Power
Attn: Adams County Fair Ticket Package Giveaway
500 Cooperative Way
Brighton, CO 80603
Entries must be received by July 28, 2021 to be eligible. United Power is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
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Powering Your Night at the Fair
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Monday | July 15, 2019
Card Teaser
Enter to Win Adams County Fair Tickets
The Adams County Fair, July 31 – August 4, will be packed with family-friendly events and entertainment, and as the presenting sponsor, United Power is giving away ticket packages to some lucky members. Enter to win one of four prize packages by visiting our Facebook page.
Visit us on Facebook and tell us your favorite memory of the fair to be entered to win a ticket package to ONE of the following:
• Aug. 1: PBR & Aaron Watson with special guest Ned Ledoux
• Aug. 2: Demolition Derby & Fireworks
• Aug. 3: NSPA Truck Pull
• Aug. 4: Charreada Y La Original Banda El Limon
Prize packages include 4 event tickets, 2 carnival wristbands, and a $30 concessions gift card. Entries must be received by July 24. Winners will be notified on July 26.
See you at the Adams County Fair!
July 31 - Aug 4, 2019
Tickets for the various United Power Grandstand Events at the Adams County Fair are on sale now. Buy your tickets online.
Paid parking and shuttle rides are available. Fair admission is free.
Special Days:
Thursday, Aug. 1 – Senior Day
Friday, Aug. 2 – 9NEWS Kids Day
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Practical EV Driving
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Monday | September 25, 2023
Card Teaser
National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 22 - Oct. 1.
National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 22 - Oct. 1
The Colorado Energy Office announced an ambitious grant program in 2018 to develop several electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging corridors throughout the state, making travel possible even across its large rural and mountainous areas. Many of these corridors have started to come into shape over the past couple years, which is a large part of why the state has consistently been ranked among the best places to own an EV as a daily driver.
Once completed, several of those corridors will traverse along interstate, state, and U.S. highways that intersect United Power’s suburban territory north and northeast of Denver. The cooperative proactively launched its own fast-charging network in conjunction with ChargePoint in 2019, and received a grant from the Colorado Energy Office to install its second location in Keenesburg in 2021. A third was also added at the Carbon Valley office last year. The network was designed to bridge gaps in available charging options and make rural EV ownership more practical and feasible.
Members who are still unsure about EVs may be interested in learning more about new programs United Power has introduced in the past year, including United EV, a pilot program that provides cost-effective at-home charging solutions, and make-ready wiring rebates, providing up to $1,000 toward the cost of preparing your home for an EV charger.
United EV enrollment provides a complete service package including installation and setup of a wall-mounted ChargePoint Home Flex level 2 charger and maintenance and repairs for the duration of the enrollment period. All this is available for a $19 monthly service fee.
For more information about United EV, available wiring rebates, and charging network locations, visit the cooperative’s EV Home or reach out to the Energy Management team at 303-637-1233.
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President & CEO Speaks on Co-op’s Role in a DSO Energy Delivery Model
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Monday | January 10, 2022
Card Teaser
Presentation Delivered at National Co-op CEO Conference
United Power President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark A. Gabriel, recently joined co-op CEOs Brian Heithoff, of Trico Electric Cooperative, and Eric Hobbie of Prairie Power, Inc. in a panel discussion about electric cooperatives’ role as Distribution System Operators (DSO) at the NRECA CEO Close-Up Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference is attended by hundreds of cooperative CEOs and General Managers and held annually to provide CEOs with insight into industry trends and best practices for managing key challenges.
A growing number of electric cooperatives, including United Power, are moving toward a DSO model, which allows the utility to enhance its relationships with members, provide added services and proactively manage the grid with automation and smart technology. At United Power, continued projected growth and an opportunity to purchase cleaner and more affordable power from a variety of resources combined with the desire for more member-owned and locally generated renewable energy puts the cooperative in a position to take a more integrated and dynamic approach to delivering electricity.
“The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift and the relationship that cooperatives like United Power already have with their member communities has us primed to lead this energy transition,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power President & CEO. “A locally-owned cooperative is nimble, innovative and responsive—and is exactly how utilities will need to operate in order to manage a resilient distribution system, efficiently integrate local micro-grids and facilitate the local exchange of energy.”
Gabriel discussed United Power’s 10 Year Working Plan and the strategic considerations the cooperative is undertaking as they move toward a DSO model. The working plan was developed by key staff at the cooperative and it serves as a comprehensive guide to align the board, employees, and members through this dramatic operational shift. By leveraging new technology, expansive energy resources, and updated operations, and new technology, United Power is actively advancing the local distribution system to adapt to the new ways it will provide value and reliable power for members.
“The 10 Year Plan is our playbook outlining the allocation of people, resources, and leadership attention as we drive toward an increasingly dynamic, sustainable, and complex energy future,” said Gabriel. “While we are working to deliver reliable power today, we are planning for the utility of tomorrow. We have started the conversations with our board and our members about what the future of energy will look like and the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Slidedeck from 2022 CEO Close-Up by Mark A. Gabriel
Questions about Demand?
Friday | January 25, 2019
United Power’s new rate structure went into effect on January 1st, and members will begin to see the 2019 rates reflected as separate demand and energy charges on their February bills. While energy is the total power used, demand refers to the capacity needed to serve your location. The new rates break apart the costs for demand and energy to more fairly charge each member for their impact on the electric system and the energy they use.
Read more >
