Lineman Going Back to Guatemala

Tuesday | July 23, 2019
Kelly Snow has been selected to return later this summer as part of a crew of to provide power to the village of Sillab. 
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.

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United Power Announces Largest Capital Credit Retirement
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Wednesday | July 17, 2019
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Retirement of $5.5 Million on its way to Members Beginning in August

In a co-op, everyone gets a piece of the pie, and beginning in August United Power will be dishing up $5.5 million in capital credit refunds to members. Upon review of cooperative’s financial position, United Power’s Board of Directors authorized the refund to members for 2019—the largest retirement in United Power’s history.

“United Power has a commitment to providing reliable energy to our members, but we also prioritize doing so at an affordable rate,” said John Parker, United Power’s Chief Executive Officer. “While we talk a lot about the benefits we provide to our members both individually and in the community, receiving something you can hold in your hands is a meaningful benefit, and one that differentiates cooperatives from other utilities across the country.”

This year, nearly 90,000 checks will be issued to residential and business members. Anyone who had service in 2018 or earlier will be eligible. While many members will receive a check, members receiving a refund amount less than $10 will get a credit on their bill. Look for your checks and bill credits to arrive beginning in mid-August through September. 

Your capital credit amount is determined based on two factors: how much electricity you use and how long you’ve been a member. The longer you are a member and the more power you use, the larger your share of each retirement. Capital credit retirements have returned a steady stream of money back to members in recent years. During the past decade, United Power has been able to retire millions of dollars back to its members. 

More About Capital Credits:

You might not realize it, but when you signed up to receive electric service from United Power you became a member—and owner—of an electric utility. While investor-owned utilities return a portion of any profits back to their investors, electric co-ops operate on a not-for-profit basis. So instead of returning leftover funds, known as margins, to investors who might not live in the same region or even the same state, we periodically issue capital based on how much you paid the co-op for electricity during a specified time period. Learn more here.

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Powering Your Night at the Fair
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Monday | July 15, 2019
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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

Sol Partners Celebrates 10 Years

Monday | July 8, 2019
United Power powered the state's first community solar farm in May 2009 at its Brighton headquarters.

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United Power Students Leave for D.C.
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Monday | July 1, 2019
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Colorado students boarded a bus from United Power on Friday, June 14 to join nearly 2,000 other high school students for the 2019 Youth Leadership Tour in Washington D.C. 

Colorado students boarded a bus from United Power on Friday, June 14 to join nearly 2,000 other high school students for the 2019 Youth Leadership Tour in Washington D.C. 

Each year, United Power selects three ambitious high school students to represent the co-op at the Youth Tour. This year, United Power sponsored Catera Gagna, Brighton High School, Bethany Flanagan, Weld Central High School, and Brooklyn Stubby, Mapleton Early College. 

Students will have an opportunity to meet with elected officials, tour Washington D.C. landmarks and learn the value of the cooperatives they represent. Applications to represent the cooperative during next year’s tour will be available in December. 

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Special Member Rebate a NEW Nissan Leaf
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Saturday | June 1, 2019
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Take Advantage of a Member-Exclusive Rebate on the All-New NISSAN LEAF through JULY 1, 2019.

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Take Advantage of a Member-Exclusive Rebate on the All-New NISSAN LEAF through JULY 1, 2019. Our friends at Touchstone Energy have been working behind the scenes to bring United Power members and employees a special opportunity to get behind the wheel of the world's best-selling 100 percent electric car, the all-new NISSAN LEAF, thanks to a rebate program that's been extended through July 1. Offer is eligible for fleet or individual purchases.

A $3,500 special rebate is available on the 40 kWh model NISSAN LEAF and a new $2,500 rebate is available on the 226 mile range, 62 kWh, ePlus model. This offer can be combined with the $7,500 Federal ED Tax Credit to provide you with savings up to $11,000 on your purchase of a new Nissan Leaf.

Simply print this flyer (linked) and bring your electric bill and/or proof of cooperative employment to your local NISSAN Dealer and you can become eligible to use the special Fleet Certification Code to obtain your special rebate. Please see eligibility requirements for more details.

Offer expires July 1, 2019!


More Range, More Power, More Confidence

Consumers can now embrace the excitement of more range, more power and more tech. With 2 battery options (40 kWh and 62 kWh), and enhanced available technology, consumers can pick the car that best fits their every day needs and drive with confidence.

Join us in Making a Difference

As part of our effort to accelerate electric vehicle transportation alternatives across the United State, Nissan North America, Inc. is offering eligible Touchstone Energy cooperatives, members and employees a special incentive toward the purchase of the all-new, 100% electric, Nissan Leaf. With each qualified purchase, eligible buyers can receive a $3,500 Fleetail Rebate of MSRP, plus eligibility for a Federal EV Tax Credit, up to $7,500. State incentives may also be available.

How to Get this Great Incentive

Simply bring a copy of this flyer, both the front and back pages, along with your monthly electric bill or proof of employment to your participating Nissan dealership. This limited time offer expires July 1, 2019 and cannot be combined with other Nissan or NMAC special incentives. Residency restrictions apply.

United Power’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.