The Current
Each month, The Current from Tri-State highlights news and features on how we and our members serve reliable, affordable, flexible and responsible power to rural communities across the West.
As Seen in The Current
How did you get here, Jerry Ward?
Tri-State recently honored Transmission Outage Coordinator Jerry Ward for 50 years of service to the utility industry.
The people behind the power, Michelle Pastor
Michelle Pastor acts as a liaison between Tri-State and the member systems in order to enhance the relationship.
Who you gonna call? Colorado Ghostbusters! A volunteer organization raising funds for kids
Employee combines tech and creativity to serve others.
Drone pilots take safety and reliability to new heights
There are 38 Tri-State employees who are also drone pilots as part of their job.
How'd you get here Curtis Hartenstine?
Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager Curtis Hartentine focuses on Tri-State's wildfire risk, and what can be done to address it.
Six Tri-State members among utilities helping bring power to the Navajo Nation
In 2019, Light Up Navajo, an initiative of the NTUA and the APPA, started bringing life-changing power to U.S. citizens who have lived decades in darkness.
Terri Marranzino-Ray shares advice on Women in Public Power panel
Support Services Vice President Terri Marranzino-Ray tells her staff to look to Former Blue Angels pilot and motivational speaker John Foley.
Regional member meetings reinforce bright future ahead
Throughout October, Tri-State executive staff traveled around the members’ service territories for six regional member meetings that focused on key issues, including Tri-State’s enhanced reliability and resource adequacy, competitive wholesale rate and innovative energy services for members.
Empire Electric Association: 85 years of service
EEA is a member-owned rural electric cooperative and its day-to-day work serving its member-owners is guided by the seven cooperative principles.