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CEO McInnes testifies on Clean Power Plan at Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing
McInnes testified about Tri-State's challenge to the Clean Power Plan at a hearing before the US Senate.
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Getting schooled on rebates by Gunnison County Electric Association
Much can be accomplished when businesses and utilities work in the cooperative spirit to help members achieve their energy efficiency goals.
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Wheatland Rural Electric Association supports community with partnerships
Over the past 12 months, Wheatland Rural Electric Association has found a number of ways to partner with local businesses to increase the effect of their contributions.
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La Plata Electric Association crafts 24/7 savings for all-hours gym
Don Roberts took steps to reduce operating costs for his small business by participating in programs to save money with LED lighting.
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Continental Divide Electric Cooperative uses community outreach to energize annual meetings
If you’re having a hard time engaging member-owners to attend annual meetings, take a look at what Continental Divide Electric Cooperative.
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Rio Rancho’s award-winning transmission maintenance team logs 97k hours without injuries
Rio Rancho’s award-winning transmission maintenance team celebrated 97,348 hours without injuries.
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San Miguel Power Association teams up with town of Mountain Village to design rebates on LED bulbs
The town of Mountain Village and San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) designed innovative rebate programs for their members.
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Chimney Rock Public Power District supports cancer patients and The Festival of Hope
Chimney Rock Public Power District raised over $2,000 to help customers with cancer at The Festival of Hope.
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Empire Electric delivers rebates to local schools and tourism industry
Empire Electric's Josh Dellinger and Wendell Fry presented three consumers with rebate checks for using energy efficient equipment.