Safe Tree Trimming

Wednesday | July 21, 2021
Observe ten-foot rule to safely trim trees near power lines.

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Member Choice Recipient Announced for Second Round of 2021
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Monday | July 19, 2021
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Community Uplift Partnership, located in Commerce City, and the Soul Dog Rescue have been selected based on nominations submitted by members throughout the second part of the year.

Nominations are Now Open for the Third Round of Grant Recipients

The second-round recipients of Member Choice Grants for 2021 have been selected. United Power is proud to announce Commerce City’s Community Uplift Partnership (CUP) and Soul Dog Rescue, out of Fort Lupton, have been selected from nominations submitted by our members to receive grants this round.

The cooperative introduced Member Choice Grants in early 2020, asking members to nominate nonprofit organizations within the service territory they would like to see us help support. The grant nomination process gives members a voice and helps ensure we are supporting causes they truly care about.

United Power has received several dozen nominations for nonprofit organizations providing a variety of services for those in need within the communities we serve. To submit a nomination for round three, go to www.unitedpower.com/memberchoice.

Community Uplift Partnership

Young adults are some of the most vibrant people in our communities. Community Uplift Partnership (CUP) reminds them they have value beyond a paycheck, strengthens them to conquer barriers to employment opportunities that provide sustainable wages and equips them to make better decisions for the future of their families.

Soul Dog Rescue

Soul Dog Rescue is an animal rescue located in Fort Lupton with the mission to spay/neuter and protect animals. Soul Dog performs collaborative, targeted work, primarily through spay/neuter, in underserved regions in order to create sustainable change and promote cultural shifts regarding the treatment of animals.

Nominations are now open for the third round of Member Choice Grants, which will be announced in an upcoming issue of the United Newsline. Submit a nomination at www.unitedpower.com/memberchoice.

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100,000 Meter Celebration
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Wednesday | July 14, 2021
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United Power invites members to join us for our 100,000 Meter Open House celebration at the Carbon Valley Service Center on August 28.

Thanks to Members Like You, United Power is 100,000 Meters Strong

United Power invites members to join in celebrating this meter milestone with the cooperative and with each other at our 100,000 Meter Open House celebration at the Carbon Valley Service Center on August 28. The event will provide members with an opportunity to learn more about the cooperative and see how its newest facility and office location are effectively serving members on the west side of the service territory.

United Power 100,000 Meter Celebration
Saturday, Aug. 28
Open House |  9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Carbon Valley Service Center - 9586 E I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont

Event Features: 

  • Touch-a-Truck, Safety Demos & Safety Booths. Get a close look at United Power's line trucks and learn more about United Power programs. 
  • Batter Storage Tours, Free Food & Prizes. Tour Colorado's largest battery storage installation. Enjoy free refreshments and enter prize drawings. 
  • Food Drive to Fill the Bucket. Support the Carbon Valley Help Center by bringing a non-perishable food item or cash donation. 

Behind Every Meter is a Co-op Member

Crossing A Meter Milestone

Tuesday | July 13, 2021
United Power surpasses 100,000 meters, becoming the second in Colorado - and 31st nationwide - to reach the milestone.

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Reunited & Ready
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Thursday | July 8, 2021
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After more than a year of altered business practices during COVID-19, United Power has resumed normal activities.

For more than a year, United Power has had to alter business practices so that it could continue serving members safely and effectively. While linemen continued responding to outages and conducting maintenance to improve reliability, other practices had to change to accommodate members and employees throughout the pandemic.

In June, the cooperative was able to resume normal activities as state officials began easing public health requirements for businesses and public spaces.

Brighton Office Reopens

United Power welcomed employees back when its office location in Brighton re-opened to members on June 1. The cooperative preemptively closed its office locations in March 2020 as the pandemic began and employees transitioned to remote work.

To help members continue to access convenient payment centers, several payment kiosks were installed around the cooperative’s service territory, including its office locations in Carbon Valley and Brighton. A kiosk had previously been installed at the Coal Creek office and another was added in Fort Lupton at the Bank of Colorado Operation Center. The four payment kiosks will remain available for members who would like to continue using them.

In Your Community

For the first time in more than a year, in-person community events have returned, and United Power will play a crucial role in helping make many of them a reality. Not only that, but you’ll see the cooperative present at several upcoming events throughout the summer and fall. Be sure to stop by the cooperative’s booths to say hello. Our employees are ready to see our members’ friendly faces.

Employee Vaccination Clinic

Scheduling a vaccination appointment was a difficult task this spring. With employees returning to the office, United Power hosted a free and voluntary clinic for employees — and their families — who were interested in receiving the vaccine but had been unable to schedule an appointment. It’s one more way the cooperative is ensuring its employees can return to work and interact with members safely.

Carbon Valley Open House

All members are invited to United Power’s Carbon Valley Service Center on August 28 to celebrate the co-op surpassing 100,000 meters. The cooperative will also finally have an opportunity to unveil its newest office location to members in attendance during the celebration.

As United Power and the communities it serves continue the transition out of COVID protocols, the cooperative looks forward to seeing its members again.

Safe Ways to Pay Your Bills

United Power reopened its Brighton office to members beginning June 1. For members who have not been vaccinated or are uncomfortable coming into United Power’s office to make payments, the cooperative offers a variety of safe alternatives:

  • Online/Mobile: A quick and easy way to view your account and make payments from your home or remotely using the United Power app. Online accounts can also be used to report outages.
  • Auto Pay: A hassle-free way to ensure payments are made on time every month. Sign up using your online account.
  • Payment Kiosks: United Power has four kiosk locations: Brighton, Carbon Valley, Fort Lupton and Coal Creek. Members only need an account number and form of payment. Cash/credit are applied immediately to your account.
  • Pay By Phone: Payment can be made 24 hours/day by calling 866-999-4485.
  • Pay Now: Allows members to make quick, one-time payments without needing a login or password. You’ll just need an account number and form of payment.
  • Pay As You Go: A new payment method for members allows you to pay for power before you use it.

For more information about payment options, go to www.unitedpower.com/payments.

A message to United Power members from the cooperative's President & Chief Executive Officer.

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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 Form

Friday, 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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Beating the Heat & Summer Demand
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Thursday | June 17, 2021
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June is here and summer is just around the corner. With many people still working from home as we approach summer, electricity usage is going to be important to watch.

June is here and summer is just around the corner. With many people still working from home as we approach summer, electricity usage is going to be important to watch.

Your air conditioning is one of the most demand intensive appliances in your home, accounting for more than 15 percent of your total energy usage. This means members will begin to see their demand charge rise to include the use of this additional appliance. However, United Power was able to prevent rates from increasing this year, which means summer electric bills should remain fairly similar to bills from a year ago, depending on the weather.

United Power provides free member tools to assist in monitoring and controlling your energy usage. The Power Portal, for example, provides a custom dashboard detailing energy usage patterns and identifying peak demand allowing members to determine what behaviors are driving their demand. The cooperative’s custom demand calculator can give members an idea of what appliances are consuming the most energy and are the greatest contributors to demand charges. With air conditioning being the main driver of summer energy usage, United Power also starting offering rebates on ENERGY STAR A/C units this past summer.

The majority of summer energy efficiency tips revolve around creative ways to keep your home cool without overburdening your air conditioning, which has already been difficult during the early part of the summer. 

You can find some of these energy saving tips on our website. For these tips, information about demand, available rebates and more, please visit the Understanding Demand page. For quick and simple energy tips, visit our Energy Savings page.