Mobile substations are a vital but often unseen resource that help keep power flowing during maintenance, equipment failures, and emergencies. By sharing these specialized assets across the cooperative network, Tri-State and its members can restore service faster, improve reliability, and ensure communities have dependable power when it matters most.

As Wildfire Mitigation Manager and Avian Protection Program Lead, Diana Leiker helps ensure that protecting birds and habitats also strengthens the electric system communities depend on. Her work highlights how utilities can play a critical role in addressing both environmental challenges and energy needs, demonstrating that safeguarding ecosystems and delivering reliable power go hand in hand.

Annual meetings are a cornerstone of the cooperative model, providing a space for transparency, engagement, and shared decision-making. Tri-State’s 74th Annual Meeting brought together member-owners and employees to connect around our cooperative’s shared direction.