Students Attend D.C. Youth Tour
Wednesday | August 1, 2018
In June, United Power proudly joined with local electric cooperatives from around the country to sponsor teenagers from small towns and cities to spend a week in the nation’s capital learning about the political process and interacting with their elected officials.
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Summer Air Conditioning and the Demand Rate
Monday | July 22, 2019
Your air conditioner is probably one of the most demand intensive appliances in your home. This means members will begin to see their demand charge rise to include this additional appliance as the summer heat arrives.
Read more >
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Summer Heat Sets Record Peak
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Monday | September 23, 2019
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In July, the cooperative hit its record peak demand at more than 520 megawatts, the highest demand of any cooperative in the state.
The summer is coming to a close soon, but you may have noticed some higher than usual bills over the past couple months. That’s in part due to the unusually warm summer we’ve had this year.
As the temperatures rose, United Power also felt the affects. In July, the cooperative hit its record peak demand at more than 520 megawatts, the highest demand of any cooperative in the state. Nationally, the heat wave resulted in the highest demand since 2017, according to the Energy Information Administration.
If you’re looking for ways to beat the heat without seeing the impact on your electric bill, the Department of Energy recommends turning your A/C up a few degrees when you leave the house. Turning your thermostat back a few degrees and ensuring your house has the proper insulation can result in big savings.
You can find more energy savings tips under Managing My Energy.
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Survey Sent to Members
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Tuesday | February 10, 2026
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We want your feedback!
An email survey will be sent to members soon to gather valuable feedback. The survey will be conducted by Inside Information, and member participation is greatly appreciated. Your input helps inform future decisions and ensures we continue to meet the needs of our community.
If you receive this survey, please be assured that it is legitimate and is being conducted by Inside Information at the request of United Power. Information and responses gathered through this survey will be used by the cooperative to shape future programs and make decisions about rate policies. Your information will not be shared with outside parties.
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Surviving in Place: Why a Battery Backup?
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Thursday | September 21, 2023
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Members who rely on powered medical equipment should have a plan for large disasters and power interruptions.
National Preparedness Month is a good time to make plans for emergencies of all kinds. Members who rely on medical equipment that requires electricity to operate should have a plan prepared for large disasters and shorter power interruptions. Your plan should include how to provide backup power should you lose electric service for a few hours, and an evacuation plan if you sustain a prolonged power outage or receive a mandatory evacuation order.
Plan accordingly if you or a loved one cannot be without power. If possible, a backup battery, generator, or alternate electrical resource is ideal. Or you may want to explore newer solutions and consider manual hand cranks, foot pumps, or other simple tools that might suffice when nothing else works. Be sure your backup devices are fully charged, ready to go, and that your caregivers know how to operate them.
Colorado’s Medicaid Battery Backup Program
Recognizing the importance of preparedness for individuals on life-sustaining medical equipment, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has a program to distribute battery-based, power backup systems to eligible Coloradans. If you are a qualified Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) participant, you may qualify for assistance.
For more information, including a checklist to use while developing your backup plan and a link to the Medicaid Battery Backup Program, visit the Medical Devices page.
Take the Edge off Electric Bills in 2020
Friday | January 3, 2020
Take advantage of the resources the cooperative provides for its members and discover quick home upgrades and behavior changes to see immediate savings.
Read more >
Students Attend D.C. Youth Tour
Wednesday | August 1, 2018
In June, United Power proudly joined with local electric cooperatives from around the country to sponsor teenagers from small towns and cities to spend a week in the nation’s capital learning about the political process and interacting with their elected officials.
Read more >
Summer Air Conditioning and the Demand Rate
Monday | July 22, 2019
Your air conditioner is probably one of the most demand intensive appliances in your home. This means members will begin to see their demand charge rise to include this additional appliance as the summer heat arrives.
Read more >
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Summer Heat Sets Record Peak
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Monday | September 23, 2019
Card Teaser
In July, the cooperative hit its record peak demand at more than 520 megawatts, the highest demand of any cooperative in the state.
The summer is coming to a close soon, but you may have noticed some higher than usual bills over the past couple months. That’s in part due to the unusually warm summer we’ve had this year.
As the temperatures rose, United Power also felt the affects. In July, the cooperative hit its record peak demand at more than 520 megawatts, the highest demand of any cooperative in the state. Nationally, the heat wave resulted in the highest demand since 2017, according to the Energy Information Administration.
If you’re looking for ways to beat the heat without seeing the impact on your electric bill, the Department of Energy recommends turning your A/C up a few degrees when you leave the house. Turning your thermostat back a few degrees and ensuring your house has the proper insulation can result in big savings.
You can find more energy savings tips under Managing My Energy.
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Survey Sent to Members
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Tuesday | February 10, 2026
Card Teaser
We want your feedback!
An email survey will be sent to members soon to gather valuable feedback. The survey will be conducted by Inside Information, and member participation is greatly appreciated. Your input helps inform future decisions and ensures we continue to meet the needs of our community.
If you receive this survey, please be assured that it is legitimate and is being conducted by Inside Information at the request of United Power. Information and responses gathered through this survey will be used by the cooperative to shape future programs and make decisions about rate policies. Your information will not be shared with outside parties.
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Surviving in Place: Why a Battery Backup?
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Thursday | September 21, 2023
Card Teaser
Members who rely on powered medical equipment should have a plan for large disasters and power interruptions.
National Preparedness Month is a good time to make plans for emergencies of all kinds. Members who rely on medical equipment that requires electricity to operate should have a plan prepared for large disasters and shorter power interruptions. Your plan should include how to provide backup power should you lose electric service for a few hours, and an evacuation plan if you sustain a prolonged power outage or receive a mandatory evacuation order.
Plan accordingly if you or a loved one cannot be without power. If possible, a backup battery, generator, or alternate electrical resource is ideal. Or you may want to explore newer solutions and consider manual hand cranks, foot pumps, or other simple tools that might suffice when nothing else works. Be sure your backup devices are fully charged, ready to go, and that your caregivers know how to operate them.
Colorado’s Medicaid Battery Backup Program
Recognizing the importance of preparedness for individuals on life-sustaining medical equipment, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has a program to distribute battery-based, power backup systems to eligible Coloradans. If you are a qualified Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) participant, you may qualify for assistance.
For more information, including a checklist to use while developing your backup plan and a link to the Medicaid Battery Backup Program, visit the Medical Devices page.
Take the Edge off Electric Bills in 2020
Friday | January 3, 2020
Take advantage of the resources the cooperative provides for its members and discover quick home upgrades and behavior changes to see immediate savings.
Read more >
