Corporate Responsibility Report

Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Tri-State compiles a report to highlight the advances we've made in areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. This commitment matters more than ever before, to our employees and members, to the communities we serve together, and to the many stakeholders who are counting on us to deliver on our clean energy transition reliably, affordably and responsibly.

As a member-driven not-for-profit cooperative, Tri-State is led by our members to meet their power needs and provide the services they value. Expectations for how electricity is generated are changing with economics and our climate. Tri-State’s Environmental, Social and Governance Report outlines our practices in these areas.

Paving the Way for a Clean Energy Transition

The demands on our industry create space to share and do more when it comes to environmental stewardship, community support and accountability through member governance.

Increasing Renewables
By 2025, 50% of the electricity our members use will come from clean resources

Affordability
Affordability has been a foundational element of our clean energy transition.

Wildfire Mitigation
Completed Phase 1 of a critical vegetation and fuels management project near Ophir, CO in 2022

Safety
Our Transmission team received the Perfect Record Award for completing 12+ consecutive months without an occupational injury or illness.

Our association is leading the clean energy transition for cooperatives across the county. Our model requires a transition that works for all of our members and their consumers, and together we are charting that path.

Duane Highley, Tri-State CEO

Colorado Ranch Restores their Land Through Regenerative Ranching

Vegetation Management: What It Is and Why It Works

LPEA Expands Equitable Access to Electrification Programs

Hero image: Forest that was destroyed by wildfire

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.

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.

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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