Unclaimed dollars make a difference Electric cooperatives — including San Isabel Electric — are built on the principle of community service. There are few initiatives that highlight this better than our community donation and sponsorship program. San Isabel Electric...

Paying your electric bill doesn’t have to be complicated. San Isabel Electric Association has simplified the process with a range of convenient payment options that can help members stay on top of their electricity expenses. DIGITAL PAYMENT OPTIONS SIEA offers a range...

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...