Holy Cross Energy

Holy Cross Energy, formed in 1939, is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative utility providing electricity to +55k consumers in Western Colorado.

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🔥 When it comes to wildfire, staying informed is the first step for keeping our communities safe.

We've compiled a list of resources and information to help you stay informed this wildfire season.

https://t.co/g7ugOOf04H

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⚡Our power supply hit a new clean energy high water mark of 76% in March.

Thanks, @AspenDailyNews, for your coverage of our progress toward #100x30.

https://t.co/fm2omBUBpb

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We appreciate the @VailDaily covering our progress in providing our members with 100% clean energy by 2030 while avoiding nearly $30 million in fuel and power costs since 2019.

https://t.co/x0Iz9ogX80

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We're thrilled to partner with @NRECA and 39 fellow rural electric cooperatives to negotiate funding for WARN - the Wildfire Assessment and Resilience for Networks consortium.

Learn more at https://t.co/exbO8ohfUu.

[NRECA @NRECANews]

NRECA and a consortium of 39 co-ops from across the country were selected to negotiate contracts for nearly $100 million in federal infrastructure funding from the @ENERGY Grid Resilience Innovation Partnership (GRIP) program. Read more here: https://t.co/vSGLYYuafh

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In response to member feedback, our board has rescinded its proposed electric rate changes in favor of continuing to participate in the dialogue led by the @COEnergyOffice on the future of “net metering” policy in Colorado.

https://t.co/AdSPZYT3fw

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Update: power has been restored to all members

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We are aware of an outage affecting members in the Avon and Wolcott areas. Crews are currently responding. The cause is unknown.
Thanks for your patience, and remember, NEVER go near a downed power line. More info at:
https://t.co/VVPVVtw1wC

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Join us for a Brats & Kilowatts open house before the free Dip! concert at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a complimentary brat and beer while learning about HCE programs and services.

Learn more and register at https://t.co/u7VxQFjquf

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9:45 p.m. update: the fault has been isolated and power has been restored.

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Crews are responding to an outage in the Avon area. The cause is unknown at this time.

There is currently no estimated time of restoration.

Members may experience intermittent restoration while we troubleshoot the cause.

Keep updated at https://t.co/NS6FpcvdOp

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At the request of the Colorado Energy Office on behalf of Governor Polis, HCE’s Board of Directors has agreed to temporarily suspend the proposed electric rate changes intended to take effect on September 1.

Read the full press release at https://t.co/mNZmM8sAlP

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We are strongest when our members take an active role in co-op governance.
We are holding an in-person and live virtual public comment session regarding our proposed rate changes this Wed., May 24 at 1 p.m.
Members may register to attend and/or speak at https://t.co/Eqg3A4cKVr

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Join us in Eagle this Sunday the 21st as we bring along our new ⚡F-150 Lightning⚡ to the Experience Electric Road Show!

We'll let you be the passenger as you experience what it's like to ride in a full-size electric truck.

#ExperienceElectric

[Clean Energy Economy for the Region @CLEER_CO]

Come learn all about EVs at the free Experience Electric Road Show in Eagle on May 21. The show includes an EV 101 presentation, EVs to drive, e-bikes to ride, EV owners & dealer reps to answer questions, & advice on how to take full advantage of rebates! https://t.co/GgFNcbMHEi

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HCE members, it's time to vote!

Check your inbox and your mailbox this week to find your ballot OR you can vote in person at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 15 between 5 and 6 p.m.

Results will be announced live at our Annual Meeting.

https://t.co/QpJJjUeOYi

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It’s here! Thanks to a grant from @CDPHE and Colorado’s Clean Diesel program, HCE is now the owner of a hybrid forestry bucket truck for our vegetation management crews.
Appreciate @CLEER_CO for connecting us with this funding opportunity! We’re ready to put this machine to use.

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Members of HCE's Board of Directors are in Washington D.C. this week at NRECA's Legislative Conference, meeting with legislators and advocating for the needs of rural electric cooperatives and our members.

Thanks Kristen Bertuglia, Dave Munk, and Adam Quinton @quintonedc!

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🎉Happy National Lineworker Appreciation Day! We're proud of all our lineworkers (and the families who support them!) who work tirelessly to keep our member's lights on.

Thank you for all you do for HCE and our members💚

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We are now offering several scholarship opportunities for traditional and non-traditional high school students in our service territory!

Learn more and apply now at https://t.co/0E21vHPIQn

The application deadline is April 17.

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📣Join us on Wednesday, April 29 at Ein Prosit in Avon for Brats & Kilowatts!

We're partnering with the @TownofAvon to promote our PuRE program - members can sign up to receive 100% clean energy from us NOW, instead of waiting until 2030.

Learn more: https://t.co/u7VxQFjquf

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A letter to our members from HCE President & CEO Bryan Hannegan about proposed rate structure changes in September:
https://t.co/E73ppRB56q
As a cooperative, our membership is strongest when members take an active role. Submit your comments using the link above until April 30.