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01/24/2025 - 03:24 PM
United Power Awards Four Lineworker Scholarships Tuesday | January 14, 2025 Recipients received $7,500 for enrollment costs at a dedicated Power Line program. Read more >01/23/2026 - 10:51 AM
United Power Awards Lineworker Scholarships Friday | January 23, 2026 Recipients received $7,500 for enrollment costs at a dedicated power line program. Read more >01/25/2019 - 02:04 PM
Title United Power Becomes Sole Electric Provider to Town of Frederick, Welcomes 2,400 New Members /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Frederick_Stories.png?h=45932144&itok=ywgWJPxb Thursday | January 17, 2019 Card Teaser United Power welcomed approximately 2,400 new members on Jan. 17th as the co-op became the sole electric provider to the Town of Frederick. United Power welcomed approximately 2,400 new members on Jan. 17th as the co-op became the sole electric provider to the Town of Frederick. These new members come into the cooperative after a deal was reached last year for United Power to acquire the Town’s municipal electric utility. After failed negotiations over territorial disputes and pending litigation over the Town’s taking of service rights, an agreement was reached last year between the Town and United Power for United Power to purchase the facilities and acquire the customers of the Town’s municipal electric utility, Frederick Power & Light. Citizens of the Town of Frederick voted to affirm the agreement at a special election last summer. The addition of these new members pushes United Power’s total services to nearly 90,000 meters, ends all disputes over service rights, and strengthens United Power’s electric delivery system in this rapidly growing region. “We are excited about bringing the entire Town of Frederick into the United Power membership,” stated John Parker, United Power CEO, after the election was affirmed in June. “We want to express our thanks to the citizens of Frederick for their support in this process, and we will be working hard to make this transition a seamless process for them.” United Power has been working with the Town to ensure these new members are well informed of the transition details. Members will receive multiple communications from United Power. A series of mailers will be sent to members with important electric account details. In addition, a special welcome page has been posted on the cooperative’s website to ensure these new members have the information they need to take full advantage of the many programs and benefits available to them now that they are cooperative members.04/10/2020 - 04:28 PM
Title United Power Board Allocates $250,000 to Co-op Cares Fund /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/04_10_2020_CoopCaresFund.jpg?h=45932144&itok=ItS-xyIb Friday | April 10, 2020 Card Teaser United Power’s board approved a special allocation of $250,000 in unclaimed capital credits to be used to help offset electric bills for members impacted by COVID-19. Article originally published on April 10, 2020 United Power Board of Directors Allocates $250,000 to Co-op Cares Fund to Support Members Economically Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic Brighton, CO – United Power’s Board of Directors approved a special allocation of $250,000 in unclaimed capital credits to be used to help offset electric bills for members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Co-op Cares Fund is designed to assist members who have been directly impacted by COVID-19 – particularly those who have been affected by illness and job losses. United Power knows that many families have been impacted by this ongoing situation and we are working hard to support the membership. United Power, like many other utilities in Colorado, temporarily suspended disconnects and late fees on all residential and small commercial accounts during this health emergency. [Disconnections for non-payment resumed in July] “The Co-op Cares Fund complements the many other ways United Power is helping our members weather this situation,” stated Bryant Robbins, CEO. “As a member-owned cooperative, we are always looking for ways to support our members during tough times, and this situation has impacted our members in so many diverse ways.” While no residential or small-commercial utility services were disconnected from March through June, United Power members are still expected to pay their bill when they are able. In addition to the Co-op Cares Fund, United Power has various programs to help members keep their accounts current including extended payment arrangements, budget billing and other assistance programs. The current temporary suspension of disconnects merely postpones an eventual utility shut off once the suspension is lifted. United Power encourages members to contact us before that happens so we can connect you with the best programs for your needs. “United Power has several ways to help with 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 you are having difficulty paying your 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 2020, or when the fund is depleted. United Power members who are impacted by the current health emergency or any other situation can apply for the Co-op Cares Fund, login to your online account and complete an application. The application can be found under Contact Us > Report an Issue/Inquiry > Submit Other Issue > Inquiry Type: Application – Coop Cares Fund. Billing Assistance United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative delivering electricity to nearly 95,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado's north central front range. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop. ###05/30/2018 - 03:13 PM
United Power Board Appoints Alquist to Open Board Seat Friday | November 3, 2017 The United Power Board of Directors has appointed Keith Alquist to the board. Read more >04/29/2022 - 12:05 PM
Title United Power Board of Directors Elect New Officers /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/0_DirectorElection.jpg?h=45932144&itok=gRwpyf9E Friday | April 29, 2022 Card Teaser The United Power Board of Directors elected new officers at its regular meeting in April. Martin Elected as New Board Chairman, Vigesaa Elected Vice-Chairman Brighton, CO – The United Power Board of Directors elected new officers at its regular meeting in April. Directors elected Elizabeth “Beth” A. Martin to serve as the new chairman and James Vigesaa to fill the vice-chairman’s position. Keith Alquist, treasurer; Tim Erickson, secretary; and Tamra Waltemath, assistant secretary/treasurer, each retained their existing officer roles. The Board elects new officers at its regular meeting following the cooperative’s Annual Meeting each year. Martin, who was re-elected at this year’s Annual Meeting held on April 13, replaces Ursula J. Morgan as chairman. Morgan had served in the position the previous two years. Since her election to the Board in 2010, Martin has filled several officer positions, including vice-chairman, secretary, and assistant secretary/treasurer. Vigesaa was elected to fill the vice-chairman position vacated by Martin after moving to chairman. He was elected to the Board in 2011 and previously served as chairman from 2017-2019. Keith Alquist and Tamra Waltemath, both elected to the Board in 2017, have served as treasurer and assistant secretary/treasurer, respectively, since 2019. Tim Erickson, who was elected in 2009, succeeded Martin as secretary in 2020. United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to homes, farms and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range. The cooperative is one of the fastest-growing electric cooperatives in the nation, and in June 2021 joined the elite ranks of cooperatives serving more than 100,000 meters. The 900-square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson and Keenesburg. United Power is also a founding member of the NextGen Cooperative Alliance, which is dedicated to expanding the power supply and procurement options available to distribution co-ops and reforming the traditional generation and transmission business model. For more information about United Power, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. ###10/27/2020 - 05:50 PM
Title United Power Brighton Lobby and Drop Box Temporarily Closed to the Public /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Social_Media_Phone.jpg?itok=GbmFFp5p Tuesday | October 27, 2020 October 27, 2020 - United Power is temporarily closing our Brighton lobby and drop box due to several United Power employees testing positive for COVID-19. The payment kiosk is open. The facility is undergoing all the necessary cleaning and disinfection procedures, and we will reassess and determine when the facility is safe to reopen. Members needing to pay their bills are reminded that we have multiple ways for them to pay their bills without leaving their homes. If you need immediate help with any other concern, United Power's Member Services team remains on the job to help members with any issue. Please call them at 303-637-1300. For the latest updates about our facility re-opening, please check back with us at www.unitedpower.com, or look for updates on United Power's Facebook page or via Twitter.04/29/2019 - 04:24 PM
Title United Power Celebrates 80th Annual Meeting and Director Election on April 17th /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/04_17_2019_AnnualMeeting.png?itok=pcBjO2KR Wednesday | April 17, 2019 Card Teaser United Power celebrated a special cooperative milestone with members at its Annual Meeting & Director Election on April 17, 2019. Brighton, Colo. — United Power celebrated a special cooperative milestone with members at its Annual Meeting & Director Election on April 17, 2019. The Brighton-headquartered electric utility joined a short list of rural electric cooperatives that have been providing safe and reliable power for 80 years. United Power highlighted its connection with the communities it serves with a special member video featuring long-term members throughout the territory. More than 381 registered members attended the Annual Meeting and voted in the director election. South District incumbent, Keith E. Alquist II, retained his seat, receiving 2940 votes. Bradley J. Case also received 2745 votes in the South District election. Elizabeth Martin, East District, and Ursula J. Morgan, West District, retained their seats with 5362 and 5342 votes, respectively. Over the course of the past year, United Power built on and completed some exciting, previously announced projects. The cooperative powered the state’s largest battery storage project in December, which is expected to save nearly $1 million each year. As the cooperative’s membership continues to grow, and with the acquisition of Frederick Power & Light, United Power also began to renovate and man its new building out west, the Carbon Valley Service Center. “The new facility gives us the ability to respond to outages in the western part of our service territory more quickly,” said John Parker, United Power Chief Executive Officer. “These projects are aimed at driving United Power toward the future and continuing to think of our members first.” In honor of Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th, United Power presented a special video covering lineman Kelly Snow, who went to Guatemala with a team of fellow linemen from Oklahoma and Colorado. Over a three-week period, linemen brought power to two remote jungle villages that had never had electricity. Later this year, Snow will return to Guatemala with a new team of linemen to bring power to two new villages. “Cooperation among cooperatives is one of our core principles,” Snow said. “Cooperatives were established to bring electricity to rural communities, and those who others didn’t want to serve. Being able to represent United Power in Guatemala is a huge honor, and I’m excited to be going back.” United Power has been and will continue to be a partner in the communities it has served for the past 80 years. As the cooperative moves forward, it continues to have an eye on the future and look for the best way to bring safe and reliable power to its members.09/17/2020 - 11:33 AM
Title United Power Celebrates Electric Vehicles During National Drive EV Week /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/EV_plugin.jpg?h=45932144&itok=UKkauilg Thursday | September 17, 2020 Card Teaser Attend a free virtual event to learn more about EVs and ask an expert all of your EV-related questions Benefits of Driving Electric Vehicles Celebrated at United Power’s National Drive Electric Week Event A free virtual event to learn more about electric vehicles and to ask an EV expert all your questions Brighton, Colo. – Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and intrigued United Power members are invited to attend United Power’s “United We Drive EV” webinar on Sun., Sept. 27th from 2-3 p.m. During the live webinar, United Power will take members on a safe, virtual test drive of an electric vehicle. EV Outreach & Education expert, Nigel Zeid of Boulder Nissan will be on hand to walk you through the finer points of EV ownership, and United Power representatives will discuss how to make the most of an EV with United Power’s rates. Learn more and register for the free event at Drive EV Week. “With more electric cars than ever before on the market and a larger, more accessible charging infrastructure, owning and driving an EV is within reach for more drivers,” said Joel Danforth, United Power New Business Director. “We want to help our members looking to make the transition to electric vehicles by providing trusted information, and information about rates and programs that make driving an EV even more attractive.” Today, you’re more likely to see multiple electric vehicles while you’re driving to work or the grocery store than not, and it’s becoming more common for gas stations and public spaces to install charging stations to accommodate electric vehicle drivers. You probably support a business with an electric vehicle fleet or know someone who has invested in either an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. “There’s a perception that electric vehicles aren’t capable of meeting the average person’s needs,” Zeid says. “Every main concern can be boiled down to that root perception. With a little information, we can turn hesitation into excitement. Electric vehicles have all the benefits of any other vehicle without much of the cost.” United Power’s event is one of almost 300 across the country where electric vehicle owners, government and community leaders are celebrating the clean-air benefits and cost-savings of electric cars by holding Drive EV Week educational and informational events. For more information about United Power’s “United We Drive EV” event, visit: unitedpower.com/DriveEVWeek. For a complete list of National Drive Electric Week events, visit: DriveElectricWeek.org ### About United Power: United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative delivering electricity to nearly 95,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado's north central front range. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop About Plug In America: Plug In America is the nation’s leading independent consumer voice for accelerating the use of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States. Formed as a non-profit in 2008, Plug In America provides practical, objective information collected from our coalition of plug-in vehicle drivers, through public outreach and education, policy work and a range of technical advisory services. Our expertise represents the world’s deepest pool of experience of driving and living with plug-in vehicles. The organization conceived National Drive Electric Week and has advanced workplace charging by pioneering ride-and-drive events at such leading corporations as Google, Mattel and Paramount Pictures. We drive electric. You can too. pluginamerica.org About the Sierra Club: The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization with more than 2.4 million members and supporters and chapters in all 50 states. The Sierra Club’s national electric vehicles initiative advocates for a switch to EVs as one important way to reduce emissions and cut oil consumption. Sierra Club is proud to have been one of the three national groups organizing National Drive Electric Week since its inception in 2011. www.sierraclub.org/EVGuide. About the Electric Auto Association: The Electric Auto Association, formed in 1967, is a nonprofit educational organization with 75 chapters worldwide that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of electric vehicles. www.electricauto.org.08/27/2025 - 01:50 PM
Title United Power Celebrates Mountain Peak Power Plant at Ribbon Cutting /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/MountainPeakPower_RibbonCutting.jpg?h=45932144&itok=3WuVOLZ7 Wednesday | August 27, 2025 Card Teaser United Power and Kindle gathered with local officials to celebrate the completion and operation of the cooperative's new 162 megawatt gas power plant in Keenesburg. Brighton, CO – Representatives of United Power, Inc. along with leadership from Kindle Energy LLC (Kindle) gathered in Keenesburg, CO to celebrate the completion and operation of the new Mountain Peak Power plant, a 162-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas generation facility comprised of six General Electric combustion turbines. The plant began providing power to cooperative members in July. The unique facility, which is a peaking power plant co-located at one of United Power’s electric substations, was engineered to take advantage of the proximity of natural gas sources to the substation and its onsite battery energy storage system. The design brings the ability to generate and deliver power directly to a vital hub in the electric distribution system. United Power can economically dispatch the facility when energy costs are at their highest to ensure reliability and resource adequacy. “The integration of Mountain Peak Power onto the cooperative’s distribution system is the future of energy generation and delivery,” said Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO of United Power. “This resource allows us to remain nimble when capacity on renewable resources drops or when weather impacts our system. It also allows us to have some direct control over costs that can impact our members. Further, this project is in direct alignment with the vision for United Power’s future, as laid out in our Cooperative Roadmap.” The units installed on the site operate off a natural gas pipeline adjacent to the plant, reducing delivery costs and ensuring a readily available source of fuel. Additionally, the units are considered “hydrogen ready” which means the plant can also run on fuels with hydrogen content when that is commercially available. The power plant was designed, commissioned, and operational on one of the quickest timelines ever attempted for a facility of this type. The coordination between Kindle and United Power was complemented by the quick response time from the State of Colorado, Weld County, and the Town of Keenesburg. “Kindle is proud to partner with United Power to deliver this distinctive, reliable, and fast-tracked project for United Power’s members. In close collaboration with GE Vernova, Fagen construction, and United Power, we were able to navigate challenging supply chain dynamics in order to meet an extremely compressed timeline,” said Lee Davis, CEO of Kindle Energy. Mountain Peak Power plant is just one of the ways United Power continues to realize the electric delivery system of the future. Integrating new resources that complement each other, with a focus on hyperlocalization, while meeting the energy needs of United Power’s growing service territory, is essential to the cooperative’s ongoing success. To learn more about United Power’s energy transition and its diverse sources of power, visit the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com. About United Power United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to homes, farms, and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range. The cooperative is one of the fastest-growing electric co-ops in the nation, serving more than 115,000 meters. Its 900-square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson, and Keenesburg. For more information about United Power, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. About Kindle Energy Kindle Energy is a power generation development and asset management firm based in Princeton, NJ. With approximately 9.4GW of operating facilities currently under management and 1.5 GW under construction, Kindle Energy offers customized approaches to investing in, operating, and managing power generation assets in North America. Supporting Utilities, Co-Ops, Municipals and other energy facility owners, Kindle Energy is focused on providing creative solutions to the complex energy issues of today to allow customers to focus on their core business. Please visit www.kindle-energy.com to see more details. ###10/01/2020 - 09:42 AM
Title United Power Celebrates National Cooperative Month in October /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/CoopMonth_2019.jpg?h=45932144&itok=hVrNvnQ1 Thursday | October 1, 2020 Card Teaser United Power invites our members to join us in honoring National Co-op Month, a celebration of the commitment cooperatives have for their communities and members. Cooperatives are more than a local business. Not only do they provide the same products and services as their for-profit counterparts, they also go beyond the business, placing great emphasis on community involvement and the flourishing of its members. This past year has been unlike any other in United Power’s more than 80-year history as a cooperative. The arrival of a global pandemic has challenged us to think creatively and act proactively as we consider how to best serve our members through uncertain times. We have responded the way only a cooperative could – by thinking of our members. This October, United Power invites our members to join us in honoring National Co-op Month, a celebration of the commitment cooperatives have for their communities and members. There are more than 64,000 cooperatives stretching across almost every industry that touches our daily lives, and nearly 1,000 of them are electric co-ops. Birthed out of the hard work of our members, electric co-ops were established to deliver power to parts of the country larger investor-owned companies had no interest in serving. It was the foundational commitment to community that fueled our founders and continues to fuel our cooperative today. It challenged us to think strategically about how to continue offering services during the past few months. While our leadership made the difficult decision to close offices for the health and safety of both members and employees, they also acted quickly to suspend late fees and disconnects for nonpayment. They recognized the potential economic impact of the situation and announced these temporary measures before Governor Polis issued any statewide orders. In an effort to circumvent the financial hardships of members, the cooperative’s board of directors also took action to provide member relief. In May, the board allocated $250,000 in unclaimed capital credits to establish the Co-op Cares Fund to help offset electric bills for members impacted by the pandemic, particularly those affected by illness or job loss. They also opted for an early capital credit retirement period – which is usually considered in the fall – to provide a little extra relief. “We recognized how far reaching the implications of this pandemic could be, and we wanted to respond quickly to our members’ needs,” said Bryant Robbins, United Power’s acting chief executive officer. “We carefully considered our options and were proud to be able to offer this relief package to our members. If any member is continuing to face struggles, we urge them to call us and let us know.” Meanwhile, the cooperative also had to shift gears while planning its annual meeting when the venue hosting the originally scheduled event closed due to the pandemic. Committed to providing members an opportunity to hear from leadership about accomplishments over the past year, the event’s first-ever virtual format was offered as an alternative. Although the virtual format had to be planned quickly, it was a success with record member registration and participation. In this unusual year, United Power found a way to provide for your health and safety without sacrificing the level of service our members have come to expect. During this time, we’ve continued to offer rebates, energy management solutions, member services availability and even expanded our payment options. We have extended payment hours at kiosk locations in Carbon Valley and Coal Creek and installed a new payment kiosk at the Brighton office. We hope to be able to open our office locations to members soon, as well. “This hasn’t been a normal year, and we were forced to reevaluate the way we serve our members,” said Robbins. “It’s challenged us to think about how we can be better at what we do. The lessons we’ve learned have helped us grow through this year and will help us continue to grow when everything has returned to normal.” While some years are more unpredictable than others, most years don’t look like they have in 2020. Most years we spend this time supporting our communities in the form of sponsorships, scholarships and youth leadership development. Nothing is closer to the heart of a cooperative than community, and that commitment is on full display at many of the community events that were cancelled or postponed this year due to the pandemic. We have continued to support our local nonprofits, which help meet needs and enrich the lives of our members. When sports return, you’ll see our banners on display at local ballfields. When county fairs and festivals featuring live music and live animals return, United Power will probably have played a role in making it a reality. While United Power exists to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy, we hope you think of us as more than your energy provider, but as a local business that supports the economic development and prosperity of its communities and members. We, like you, look forward to a return to normalcy. We will “power on” through the difficult and unusual times and continue to serve our members the way we always have, ever since our original members laid the foundation for the cooperative we are today.04/29/2019 - 01:32 PM
United Power Celebrating 80th Annual Meeting Friday | March 1, 2019 United Power will be celebrating a special cooperative milestone at its Annual Meeting & Director Election on April 17, 2019. Read more >