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.
Tri-State is maintaining reliability while retiring coal and adding renewables.
Tri-State is making a huge investment in clean energy by adding 1,250 MW of renewables and battery storage.
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:
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1,250 MW of geographically distributed renewables and battery storage added between 2026 and 2031
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Retirement of coal-fired generation
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New 290 MW combined-cycle natural gas unit in 2028, with carbon capture and sequestration added in
2031
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Pursuit of federal funding through the USDA
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
Compared to 2021, air-source heat pump rebate applications increased more than 50% in 2023
Our energy efficiency program has been around for 40+ years, and Tri-State has processed and approved thousands of rebates
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