Fitch cites very strong revenue defensibility, a strong operating risk assessment and improved clarity on membership base and financial profile. 

Expanded participation in SPP RTO promotes reliability, affordability and environmental responsibility.

Power supply co-op well positioned to support capital development strategy.

Thirty-six members representing 98% of Tri-State’s load execute new contracts, with 2066 or 2050 terms.

Power supply cooperative well positioned to support capital development strategy.

SMPA to build a 20-megwatt solar project through Tri-State’s Bring Your Own Resource program.

Federal regulators accept power supply cooperative’s demand response tariff. 

Preferred portfolio bolsters reliability, meets state environmental and renewable energy requirements at the least cost.

Efforts advance to deliver reliable and affordable wholesale power and services across the rural West.