Not-for-profit cooperative power
After 70+ years, our mission remains the same
Tri-State began as a not-for-profit association of electric co-ops in 1952 with the goal of providing electricity to rural homes, businesses and farms across the West—and that’s still what drives us today. In accordance with cooperative principles, our mission is to supply our member systems with reliable, affordable and responsible electricity.
Learn how we’re keeping that promiseSafety is our core value
We attend to the safety of our employees, contractors and communities before all other priorities. We aspire to prevent all fatalities and serious injuries by putting the protection of human life above all else. Since 2020, Tri-State has won over a dozen awards recognizing decades of outstanding safety performance from both field and plant employees.
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Reliable, affordable, responsible power
As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and a vote in where we’re going and how we’re getting there. Our priorities are the same as the members we serve: safe, affordable, clean and reliable power. As a co-op, we’re putting people first.
How we do itMission-driven culture
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Ali Pentico
IT Project Manager
Learn more“From participating in Adopt-a-Street cleanups and donating school supplies to member territories to providing aid during wildfires, Tri-State consistently creates opportunities for employees to get involved and make a meaningful impact.”
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John Swanson
Journey Level Substation Tech
Learn more“Working at a cooperative gives me a lot of pride. Whether it’s turning power back on after something trips or identifying issues before they become problems, that’s what we focus on.”
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Nicole Viz
Demand Response Analyst
Learn more“I am continuously surprised at how varied everyone’s background and experience before their current roles at Tri-State. There’s quite a range in both technical and non-technical backgrounds and I see how that contributes to a great, welcoming culture and successful team dynamics.”
Join the people behind the power
What sets a career in cooperatives apart is the satisfaction you get knowing you’re making a difference. At Tri-State, we’re working together to create solutions for the energy landscape of tomorrow. Because whatever the future holds, we’ll power it.
Careers at Tri-State-
350+
Employee volunteer hours used in 2025. Tri-State gives each employee eight paid volunteer hours a year to use in their local community.
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$233,330
donated to 63 charities and organizations through Tri-State’s match program in 2025.
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70+
community events co-sponsored with our members in 2025, including various county fairs, races and rodeos.
The cooperative principles
- Open and voluntary membership
- Democratic member control
- Members’ economic participation
- Autonomy and independence
- Education, training and information
- Cooperation among cooperatives
- Concern for community
