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For more than 20 years, Tye W. Amendt has heard stories about Mountain View Electric Association around family dinners and conversations with his father-in-law, Rick Gordon, who recently retired from the MVEA Board after 34 years of service. This summer, those conversations came full circle when Amendt was elected to represent District 2 on MVEA’s […]

After 34 years of service on the Mountain View Electric Association Board of Directors, Rick Gordon is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of growth, reliability, and a deep commitment to the cooperative’s members. Gordon’s journey began in 1992, following the passing of longtime director Wes Maranville. Having worked for Maranville managing a seed company, Gordon […]

By Ruth Marks, MVEA CEO | July 2026 CEO Article As a member-owned cooperative, Mountain View Electric Association’s rate changes are designed to better control costs for everyone. As we have shared before, approximately 60 cents of every dollar MVEA collects goes directly toward purchasing power from our wholesale power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission. […]

At MVEA, our commitment to the cooperative principle, Concern for Community, goes beyond providing reliable electricity. We are proud to serve the people, businesses, and organizations that make our communities strong. Through our Moments with Our Members series, we highlight the stories of the members we serve and celebrate the passion, hard work, and dedication […]

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MVEA’s Limon crew recently stepped up to help the Town of Limon replace several lights at the Limon Softball Complex ahead of another busy baseball and softball season. The project required a larger bucket truck than the town had available, and for MVEA’s crews, lending a hand was about more than replacing light bulbs — […]

Mountain View Electric Association is pleased to announce Dustin Smith as its new Vice President of Member Engagement. Bringing more than a decade of experience in the energy industry, Smith joins MVEA with a strong background in member services, government affairs, and strategic communications.

MVEA, in partnership with the Town of Monument Public Works Department and Monument Fire District, successfully hosted its second annual Mulch Madness community wildfire mitigation event on Saturday, April 11, in Monument.

As seasons change, temperatures warm and daily routines shift. This spring, take some time to refresh your energy habits — a few small changes around your home can add up to meaningful energy savings.

Mountain View Electric Association is pleased to announce the promotion of Jaclyn Parmer to Vice President of Finance. A long-tenured member of the MVEA team, Parmer brings more than two decades of co-op experience and a deep commitment to financial stewardship on behalf of the co-op’s members.

Mountain View Electric Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Youth Leadership Trip Contest.

As of mid-January, MVEA’s fiber project is officially 53% complete, with 2,438 miles of fiber installed out of 4,567 total miles. Construction crews are maintaining an impressive pace of more than 20 miles per week, which has allowed us to move the scheduled completion of initial installation up to the end of 2027. This momentum reflects the dedication of our crews and partners and is translating into real results for members across our service territory.

At Mountain View Electric Association, reliability isn’t just part of a slogan; it’s a responsibility we proudly carry every day. For 85 years, our mission has been to provide safe, reliable electricity to the communities we serve. As our system continues to grow and change, that responsibility calls for thoughtful investment in the infrastructure, technology, and people who keep your power on today while preparing us for the future.

Last month, we shared that Mountain View Electric Association is implementing new rates beginning with January electric use on bills due in February 2026.

Throughout 2025, MVEA was proud to connect with hundreds of local students through hands-on learning, creative opportunities, leadership experiences, and financial support, all designed to spark curiosity and build bright futures.

This holiday season, Mountain View Electric Association hosted a social media giveaway for our members, giving them a chance to win a professional LED holiday lighting package installed on their home.

Mountain View Electric Association’s Green Power program continues to offer one of the simplest, most affordable ways for members to support renewable energy – and in 2026, the price is staying the same.

Last month, we shared that our wholesale power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, had proposed a rate increase for 2026. Those rates have been approved and Tri-State will be increasing their wholesale power rate by 7.5% beginning January 1, 2026. Because wholesale power represents about 62% of our operating expenses, this increase directly impacts the cooperative.

Mountain View Electric Association is pleased to welcome Jim Beals as the newest member of its Board of Directors, representing District 4.