Annual Report | Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc

Our Momentum

“Watch our feet” has been our mantra, as we've committed to make good on our promises, delivering to our members the reliable, affordable, responsible electricity and services defined in our mission. And with our members, we haven' t just been moving, we've been steadily gaining momentum.

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Tri-State is maintaining reliability while retiring coal and adding renewables.

Read our Q&A with Lisa Tiffin, SVP Energy Management

Learn more about Escalante Solar

Tri-State is making a huge investment in clean energy by adding 1,250 MW of renewables and battery storage.

Read our Q&A with Susan Hunter, VP Energy Resources

70% OF OUR MEMBERS' ENERGY MIX WILL COME FROM CLEAN SOURCES IN 2030

Learn how collaboration and federal funding benefits both members and end-consumers

Read our Q&A with Evan Jurkovich, Energy Policy and Federal Affairs Manager

Accelerating our transition

We have an ambitious plan focused on electric system resilience and reduced costs. Built on a foundation of collaboration, our plan is designed to benefit the electric consumers across our four states, while accelerating our clean energy transition:

1,250 MW of geographically distributed renewables and battery storage added between 2026 and 2031
Retirement of coal-fired generation
New 290 MW combined-cycle natural gas unit in 2028, with carbon capture and sequestration added in 2031
Pursuit of federal funding through the USDA

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We're bringing energy efficiency within reach for members, communities and homeowners

We are focused on a few specific programs with big impacts that can help members sell more electricity and reduce their system demand while reducing emissions:

Read our Q&A with Pete Rusin, Energy Services
Energy efficient home upgrades through On-Bill Repayment
Rebates, electrification and more through our Electrify and Save® program

In 2023, Tri-State's energy services team averaged 80 electric vehicle charger rebates a month

+50%

Compared to 2021, air-source heat pump rebate applications increased more than 50% in 2023

40+

Our energy efficiency program has been around for 40+ years, and Tri-State has processed and approved thousands of rebates

Energy Efficient Heating Options for Rural Communities in the West

As winter approaches, rural communities in the West face the on-going challenge of keeping their homes warm while managing energy costs. With big temperature swings, it's helpful for families to explore energy-efficient heating options that suit this unique climate. Here’s our favorite tips to get the most out of your current heating system

Peter Rusin, Member Relations Manager

Cooperation Among Communicators: Co-op Campus 2024 brings More Power to Ya

Building off last year’s award-winning theme of Co-op Campus, our most recent Communications and Energy Services Conference provided another dynamic two days of learning and connection, centered around a 70s-inspired theme of 'More Power to Ya.'

Electrification Unlocks Opportunities for Rural Farmers and Their Community

Every farm has a story, and that story often has a distinct before-and-after moment of when the farm gained electricity. For many across the rural west, that moment was in the 1940s and 50s after the Rural Electrification Act took effect and member-owned electric cooperatives emerged to bring reliable and affordable electricity to their communities. For Mammoth Farms, that moment happened in 2018.

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