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SEPTEMBER 2025 Newsletter

Keeping the lights on and confidence high.

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about their electric service—until it’s not there. And while this summer has brought a few more reminders than usual, we’re proud of the reliability we’ve consistently delivered.

Looking back at 2024, the average member experienced just 57.9 minutes without power, a performance more than six times better than other providers in our region. Members also averaged only 1.25 outages, with electricity available 99.988% of the time.

Read more about our commitment to reliable electric service, from our VP of Engineering David Bleakley.

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Brats, brews, and live music, too!

Mark your calendars for our next edition of Brats & Kilowatts! This laid-back, member-appreciation roadshow is your chance to grab a complimentary brat and beer, chat with Holy Cross Energy staff, and get the latest scoop on what we’re doing to power our communities safely, affordably, and sustainably.

  • Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 p.m.
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail
  • Before a FREE community concert by the Clay Street Unit
  • Plus, members can enter to win a Wildsyde Electric Bike!

Be sure to arrive early—the free brats and beer are only while supplies last.

RSVP HERE

Get ready for winter with a home energy health check-up.

Every home is different, especially when it comes to your energy needs. With an Energy Smart Home Energy Assessment, you’ll get a comprehensive report outlining opportunities for energy improvements that are specific to your home.

  • Address any health and safety issues in your home
  • Find out when energy efficiency improvements make most sense for your home
  • Qualify for partner rebates before the winter heating season
  • Sign up for an affordable home energy assessment through our Energy Smart Colorado program partners at Walking Mountains, CORE, and CLEER.

It’s free for those who qualify, and less than $100 for most HCE members!

SIGN UP FOR AN ASSESSMENT

Proud to lend a neighborly hand.

Cooperation Among Cooperatives is one of the seven guiding principles of all electric cooperatives. Since rural electrification began in the 1930s, electric co-ops have rallied to help one another for help when disaster strikes. 

In early August, when the Lee Fire outside of Meeker destroyed miles of electric lines, two HCE line crews spent the week helping White River Electric Association rebuild poles and lines in difficult conditions to bring power back to their community.

It’s been quite the summer in Western Colorado. Thanks to everyone involved in the fire containment and power restoration efforts! 

LEARN MORE: 7 Co-op Principles

See electricity in action, safely.

Our high-voltage electrical safety demonstration trailer is ready to hit the road! Schools, first responders, and community organizations can now request live demonstrations that show how electricity works and how to stay safe around it. Availability depends on our staff schedule and whether the trailer can fit in your space, so reach out to our team to see if it’s a good fit for your group.

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Solar + Storage for the win!

The Powers Art Center in Carbondale recently installed one of the first commercial battery systems in our service territory with utility management capabilities. Paired with the facility’s rooftop solar, the system not only meets 75% of the museum’s energy needs, but also has the ability to dispatch stored energy onto the grid to reduce peak-demand strain. And that can help keep costs down for our entire membership!

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