A record-breaking effort to fight hunger Imagine trying to eat breakfast with no electricity — no stove, microwave, or fridge to store milk. Did you know instant oatmeal is one of few nutrient-rich foods that can be prepared by just adding water? This is a game...

The path to a 100% carbon-free energy economy is not straightforward. The challenge lies in meeting the increasing demand for electricity while complying with state and federal mandates for emissions reduction that requires an increasing amount of power from...

The second weekend of November felt like we were inside a snow globe. Giant fluffy snowflakes drifted down from the sky for three days, resulting in record-breaking snowfall for the region. Fortunately, we had only a few short-lived outages and, thankfully, the wind...

Geothermal energy harnesses the earth’s internal heat, a renewable source continuously generated within the planet. This renewable energy resource could have a role in Colorado’s transition to 100% carbon-free energy if significant high-temperature resources are...

With the ever-increasing cost of living, San Isabel Electric — as a not-for-profit utility — also faces rising costs of doing business. Fortunately, most years, these increases are gradual. Imagine a scale: on one side is, our member-owners; on the other is the...

To San Isabel Electric Association, scholarships are about providing opportunity for young adults who are developing what makes them special. We know firsthand just how many different talents and skills people have to offer and how important it is that those abilities...

San Isabel Electric is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. San Isabel Electric is continuing to expand their annual scholarship program. This year, the utility is offering a brand-new scholarship to its’ existing scholarships...

Recently, three La Veta School District teachers welcomed new babies to their families, but struggled to find childcare. They feared they might have to quit their teaching jobs. Many teachers, districts, and communities across Colorado face this issue. But rural...

Last month, we began a series of articles that will run over the next several months. Here, we’ll lay out the facts — no sugar-coating and no biases — and explore solutions to bridge the energy gap as the world transitions towards a cleaner, more energy efficient...

After 28 years of service with San Isabel Electric Association, Anthony Ortega — Line Foreman for the Trinidad linecrew — retired in August. The Trinidad linecrew has long been the closest of San Isabel Electric’s three line teams; coworkers credit Ortega for...