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Whatever the future holds
we'll power it

 

More clean energy, fewer emissions

Tri-State Generation and Transmission is a wholesale power supplier based in Westminster, Colorado. We provide electricity for 40 utilities across the rural west. Together, with our members, we keep the lights on for one million energy consumers in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming.

As a not-for-profit, we carefully consider how we spend each dollar to operate and maintain a resilient system, keeping dependable energy just a switch away.

Learn how we do it

Our principles guide our work

Responsibility has always been a part of how we approach our business—we’re responsible for more than just providing electricity. We do it with respect for the natural environment and resources we share, the communities we serve, and the employees we support.

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By the numbers

70+
years of providing reliable energy
1M+
homes and businesses powered daily
50%
renewable energy by 2025
 

Member-driven,
not profit-driven

At Tri-State, we’re not just an electric utility, we’re a network. As a cooperative, we don’t answer to shareholders, we answer to our neighbors. We work together. From supporting each other in times of need to access to low-cost utility-scale renewables, membership in Tri-State delivers more value today than ever before—and that’s the cooperative difference.

Learn more about the cooperative difference

Electrify and Save

Clean energy can save you money and benefit the environment. Learn how going electric can lower your monthly energy bills, reduce emissions, and improve quality of life.

Electrify your life

 
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The Fight Beyond the Fire: A Story of Cooperative Resilience

Wildfires leave lasting scars on rural communities—something our cooperatives know all too well. During the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, Tri-State member Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative (MSMEC) sprang into action, exemplifying how cooperatives become vital to emergency response and recovery. Their crews, many personally affected by the devastation, worked side by side to rebuild, protect, and restore. This story highlights not only the destruction wildfires bring, but the resilience of these communities and the unwavering commitment of lineworkers, contractors, and support teams who help them rise again.
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Internalized Expertise: The New Mexico Cooperative Redefining Vegetation Management Standards 

Vegetation management plays a vital role in wildfire mitigation, especially across the rugged landscapes of southern New Mexico. For Tri-State member Otero County Electric Cooperative (OCEC), a pivotal moment came when they acquired both the workforce and equipment from their longtime vegetation management contractor, owned by a former Otero lineworker with deep local knowledge. This transition allowed OCEC to retain a highly skilled team, enabling the cooperative to craft a more effective, locally attuned vegetation strategy that benefits everyone.
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Four Feet Below: Digging Deep to Mitigate Wildfire Risk

Rather than waiting for disaster to strike, High Plains Power took decisive action—backed by years of wildfire mitigation planning in the Horse Creek area of the Wind River Ranger District. This forward-thinking initiative was made possible through close collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and local stakeholders, combining expertise, resources, and insight. The result? A project that not only fortifies the region’s electric infrastructure but also protects the livelihoods of those who live, work, and depend on reliable power.
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Tri-State’s Board of Directors approves 2026 budget and rate change

Tri-State to make investments in generation and transmission, meet heightened reliability metrics and stringent environmental requirements.
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Tri-State announces Bryan Davis as Chief Financial Officer

Davis brings 20 years of finance experience, with expertise in accounting, financial planning and utility strategies.
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Collaborative work results in FERC filing of Tri-State’s High Impact Load Tariff and Agreement

Filing reflects months of effort and collaboration with members and stakeholders.
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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Office: 303-452-6111
1100 West 116th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80234

Mailing address:
PO Box 33695
Denver, CO 80233-0695

©2025 Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Power supplier to the rural west.

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