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12/19/2022 - 10:07 AM
What is Demand? Monday | December 19, 2022 The demand rate addresses how members use the system in different ways. Read more >01/06/2026 - 02:56 PM
White House Chronicle: Managing the Power Crisis at the Local Level Tuesday | January 6, 2026 United Power President and CEO Mark Gabriel speaks about the need for all fuels and his approach to keeping the lights on. Read more >12/18/2020 - 04:50 PM
Title Why Members Round Up /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Dec2020_NL_RoundUp.jpg?h=45932144&itok=YdOl3AGv Thursday | December 10, 2020 Card Teaser In November, we asked our members to tell us why they round up, and we received some tremendous responses. When United Power founded Operation Round Up in 1995 as a way for members to voluntarily help each other through a small monthly contribution built right into their billing statement, we envisioned being able to help vulnerable and struggling members in the communities we serve make ends meet. We couldn’t have imagined then that a nationwide pandemic would stretch the foundation to its limits as we celebrate our 25th anniversary this year. It hasn’t been an easy year for anyone, and some have felt the impacts more than others. Although many more members are in need of assistance, the Round Up board has remained committed to finding the most effective ways to help meet needs throughout this time. For those not familiar with Operation Round Up, it is a foundation funded entirely by members who “round up” their monthly billing statements to the next whole dollar. Participation is voluntary, and average yearly contributions are only $6, or approximately $.50 per month. Those funds are then redistributed to nonprofits in various parts of the service territory to ensure as many members receive help as possible. The Round Up Board selected these nonprofits because they have more resources and are better equipped to provide for members in need. The Board is made up of fellow United Power members who also live within the various parts of the service territory and are familiar with the specific needs of their respective areas. This unusual year hasn’t prevented the board from going above and beyond to meet increased needs, which created an added burden on the foundation. Without the generous contributions of more than 20,000 members who have elected to round up their bill, this wouldn’t have been possible. In November, we asked our members to tell us why they round up, and we received some tremendous responses: “Yes, been rounding up for at least a decade. One of a list of gratifying things to give. Maximum of $12 a year. A feel good thing!” Larry W., Commerce City “I haven’t participated in Round-Up before, but I am signing up today. Sounds like a great program and I can see that even a little bit helps.” Sam G., Firestone “Yes we do. We have dealt with hardships and want to contribute to help others in need.” Brad L., Frederick “We participate in Round-Up to ensure that our little contribution helps members who are less fortunate, especially in these times of COVID-19.” James D., Black Hawk “Yes! We do participate in the Round-Up program. We are grateful for the opportunity to assist members of our and the greater United Power community when the need arises.” Michelle B., Golden “I haven’t yet, I did not know what it was! But will be signing up now.” Terry H., Brighton03/09/2020 - 10:58 AM
Why United Power Plans Outages Monday | March 9, 2020 You may have at one time or another received a recorded message from United Power informing you of a “preplanned” outage in your area. Read more >09/15/2020 - 11:54 AM
Wildfire Mitigation a Cooperative Priority Tuesday | September 15, 2020 As your cooperative, United Power takes these growing threats seriously. Leadership at the cooperative has continuously embraced a proactive and progressive approach to wildfire prevention. Read more >02/14/2022 - 02:50 PM
Wildfire Safety Seminar Monday | February 14, 2022 In March, the Firestone Free Thinkers 4-H Club, in partnership with United Power, is hosting a free one-hour wildfire preparedness training, presented by the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District and the CVEMA. Read more >12/29/2022 - 04:39 PM
Winter Message from Mark A. Gabriel Thursday | December 29, 2022 A message to United Power members from the cooperative's President & Chief Executive Officer. Read more >04/23/2021 - 09:32 AM
Winter Storm Grid Reliability Friday | April 23, 2021 Several United Power members have asked about this severe weather situation that occurred in Texas, wondering if something similar could happen here at United Power. Read more >10/29/2019 - 01:55 PM
Title Winter Weather Closure /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/UP_BuildingSign_Winter.jpg?itok=8t1Og_4m Tuesday | October 29, 2019 Card Teaser United Power offices will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 26th. United Power offices will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26th in anticipation of the incoming winter storm. To make a payment, manage your account or report an outage, please login to SmartHub https://unitedpower.smarthub.coop/ As always, our dispatch and operations personnel remain on duty to respond to outages and emergencies.07/07/2023 - 03:12 PM
Title Youth Leadership Training Opportunities /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/YouthTour_2023.jpg?h=45932144&itok=UFH7Y6KQ Friday | July 7, 2023 Card Teaser Leadership training opportunities for local high school students served by United Power. Three local high school students traveled to Washington, D.C. in June where they represented United Power on the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The Youth Tour and upcoming Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp are opportunities for high school students to build relationships with other leaders among their peers and develop important leadership skills they can model in their communities and schools. It is also a great addition to any college resume. Electric Cooperative Youth TourWashington, D.C. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has a proud history dating back to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) annual meeting in 1957. The keynote speaker, Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson, suggested sending youth to the nation’s capital to “see what the flag stands for and represents.” During the summer Youth Tour, cooperatives from across the country send more than 1,300 students to Washington. The week-long “tour” includes meetings with locally elected officials in Congress and tours of historical monuments in and around the capital. Students also learn the value of the cooperatives they represent. This year, United Power sponsored three ambitious and exemplary high school students to participate on the Youth Tour — Gisell Mora, Weld Central High School, Sydney Dawson, Eagle Ridge Academy, and Johanni Delgado, The Academy of Charters. Before departing for Washington, students from Colorado and Wyoming toured the state capitol in Denver, participated in a high-voltage safety demonstration at United Power’s headquarters in Brighton, and heard presentations about cooperative career paths. “This was a fantastic opportunity, and I am so grateful to United Power for providing it,” said Dawson. “Being able to see the capital and meet all my representatives in Congress was a surreal experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.” At the conclusion of Youth Tour, peers elect one student to represent their state on the Youth Leadership Council. The student selected as delegate participates in the NRECA annual meeting the following March with other delegates from across the country. Last year, United Power’s Youth Tour representative Elizabeth Clement was selected as the Colorado delegate on the 2022 Youth Leadership Council. “I could not recommend this trip more because you get to see so many things in such a short amount of time and you learn so much,” Clement said. “I did not even realize how much I was learning until the last day. I grew as a person on this trip.” Cooperative Youth Leadership CampSteamboat Springs, Colo. Students depart for the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp in mid-July. While camp takes place in the mountains outside Steamboat Springs, it is not a camp in the traditional sense. There are cabins and catered meals instead of tents and fires. Students representing co-ops in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma spend a week managing their own cooperative, including the election of directors, to learn the value of the principles that guide co-op business practices and decisions. Days are filled with cooperative-focused activities, leadership training seminars, and collaborative group projects. However, being a part of a cooperative is not all business. In between activities, campers enjoy some Colorado fun, like rafting down the Colorado River or exploring Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs. This year, three local students will represent United Power at the Youth Leadership Camp — Natalie & Sylvia Ingegneri, Niwot High School, and Rachael Schmidt, Frederick High School. Applications for youth opportunities, including scholarships and representation at next year’s Youth Tour or Youth Camp, will be available in early December. Follow us on social media for updates on all of our youth programs.01/23/2019 - 02:59 PM
Title Youth Opportunities Available /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Nov2018_NL_YouthOpps.png?itok=kIer8qHY Thursday | November 1, 2018 Card Teaser Each year, United Power selects outstanding students who excel among their peers for an opportunity to represent the cooperative in Washington D.C. at the Youth Tour or at the annual Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp near Steamboat Springs. All Applications Must be Postmarked by January Scholarships Applications Due: Jan. 31, 2019 Each year, United Power awards academic scholarships to outstanding students served by the cooperative. This year, United Power will award 17 scholarships for a total of $19,500. Awards range between $1,000 and $2,000. Eligibility varies for each scholarship, but in general overall academic achievement (such as GPA and ACT/SAT scores), extracurricular activities and community involvement rank high in the evaluation process. A brief written essay is required, and the applicants primary residence must be in United Power’s service territory. Application Washington D.C. Youth Tour Applications Due: Jan. 12, 2019 United Power is accepting applications for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour held June 13–20, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The Tour is a unique opportunity for local students to gain an understanding of American history, develop leadership skills and better understand the role of electric cooperatives. United Power will send three students to represent the cooperative on this all-expense paid trip to our nation’s capital. United Power’s Youth Tour is open to high school students age 16 years or older whose primary residence is in United Power’s service territory. Application Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp Application Due: Jan. 12, 2019 Each summer, United Power selects youth who stand out from among their peers to represent the co-op for a week in the mountains of northwest Colorado at the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp. Students immerse themselves in learning the value of cooperatives while crafting new friendships and developing leadership skills to model in their schools and communities back home. Camp will be held July 13-19, 2019. Interested students must complete an application, be 16 years of age or older and have a primary residents within United Power’s service territory. Application07/07/2022 - 10:45 AM
Title Youth Tour Returns in 2022 /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/Apr2018_NL_YouthTour_YouthCamp.png?itok=Axem4HLA Thursday | July 7, 2022 Card Teaser United Power was able to send students to Washington, D.C. this year as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour for the first time since 2019. United Power was able to send students to Washington, D.C. this year as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour for the first time since 2019. Shared concerns among state electric cooperatives regarding health and safety surrounding the pandemic resulted in the cancellation of both the 2020 and 2021 tours. The return of this year’s tour means cooperatives from across the country will sponsor approximately 1,300 high school students for a week in the nation’s capital. While they are in Washington, students will have an opportunity to meet and interact with elected officials representing the state of Colorado, tour historical landmarks and monuments, and learn the value of the cooperatives they represent. Each year, United Power selects ambitious high school students to represent it at the Youth Tour. This year, United Power sponsored two local students – Elizabeth Clement, Stargate Charter School, and Noah Kildow, Brighton High School. Before departing for Washington, Colorado students toured the state capitol in Denver and met with Gov. Jared Polis, participated in a high-voltage safety demonstration at United Power’s headquarters in Brighton, and heard brief presentations from employees about the various career paths available through the cooperative. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has been a tradition among cooperatives since the late 1950s. Its origins date back to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s 1957 annual meeting in Chicago, where keynote speaker and future president Lyndon B. Johnson suggested sending youth to the capital to see “what the flag stands for and represents.” A small group of 34 students from Iowa formed the first tour in 1958. To date, nearly 50,000 students have participated in the program. Applications to represent United Power during next year’s Youth Tour will be available in early December. Follow us on social media for updates on all of our youth programs.