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August Member Connect Newsletter

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Are you prepared for wildfire?

As wildfire hits our neighboring communities, it’s time to increase awareness and preparedness. We’ve updated our wildfire resources page to include two additional helpful links;

  • Watch Duty: free mobile app providing alerts of nearby wildfires, firefighting efforts, and evacuation notices
  • REALFire: free wildfire property risk assessments for homeowners in Eagle County

As a reminder, when our area is under a Red Flag warning, our system is set to higher sensitivity settings. This decreases the risk of wildfire ignition, but as a result, also increases the potential for members to experience short “blinks” in their power.

 

Earn bill credits and help us beat the summer peak!

With Peak Time Payback, you can:

  • Earn bill credits for conserving electricity during forecasted periods of high demand
  • Participate entirely for free, with no penalty if you don’t reduce your usage

When you can help us reduce our wholesale power costs, we share those savings with you.

'Charge at Home' to ease range anxiety and public charging concerns

With a Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger at home, it’s easy to charge your car overnight, leave every morning with a full “tank”, and alleviate range anxiety and worries about public charging.

We can help make your charger installation easy and affordable:

  • We offer rebates for the cost of an approved charger up to $549
  • We can also pay your upfront installation costs for you to repay on your electric bill over three years at 0% interest

And don’t forget! Colorado taxpayers are eligible for up to $7500 in EV tax credits. That’s in addition to the federal EV tax credits.

 

Find the right heat pump water heater for your space

Why choose a heat pump water heater?

  • They’re 2x to 4x times more energy efficient than conventional electric resistance water heaters
  • They provide significant annual cost savings to homeowners over traditional electric water heaters
  • They produce plenty of hot water when sized properly
  • We’ll help pay for it with a 25-50% rebate on your entire project cost

But finding the right model for your space and hot water behaviors is important. Check out the Department of Energy’s new installation tool to help you find the best type for you.

 

There's an event for everyone!

Join us to learn more about your co-op’s programs and services!

  • Basalt Summer Concert Series – Aug. 7
  • AvonLIVE! – Aug. 21
  • Sustainable Splash – Eagle – Aug. 24
  • Rifle Touch a Truck – Sept. 7
  • Latino Conservation Week – Glenwood Springs – Sept. 15
  • Fiesta Americas – Gypsum – Sept. 15

 

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