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We're a non-profit cooperative!  That means that the thoughts and opinions of our member-consumers matter to us and can even guide decisions and actions of our democratically-elected Board of Directors.  Come take part by meeting with your Board Representative and key SMPA staff.  Let's talk about what matters to you.

The electric industry is in a time of transition and there are several topics worthy of discussion.  Some of them are:

  • Electric Vehicle V2G GraphicWholesale power costs - rate increases
  • Renewable energy and local energy storage
  • Government grants and local microgrid projects
  • Peak vs. off-peak costs & a possible time-of-use (TOU) rate
  • New technologies like electric vehicles and heat pumps for beneficial electrification
  • Local community support in economic development and workforce housing

Our Board meetings are open, but we understand that not everyone finds it convenient to attend.  With Power Hours, we're coming to you!  We'll hold five events at various locations within our service territory.  One of them will be near you.  They'll be in the evening, after work and we'll even provide food and drink.  See locations and times below.  We hope to see you there! 

Telluride / Mountain Village

SMPA Power Hours - Telluride / Mountain Village

Date: 9/9/24

Location: Telluride Elks Lodge #692, Telluride

Food: Mike Metz Catering

Norwood, Colorado

SMPA Power Hours - Norwood

Date: 9/10/24

Location: The Divide Restaurant, Norwood

Food: The Divide Menu

West End of Montrose County

SMPA Power Hours - West End of Montrose County

Date: 9/18/24

Location: Nucla Community Center

Food: The Saucy Mama: sandwiches, sides, desserts

Silverton, Colorado

SMPA Power Hours - San Juan County

Date: 9/23/24

Location: The Grand Imperial Hotel

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Food: Grand Imperial Menu

Wednesday, October 23rd: Ridgway / Ouray

SMPA Power Hours - Ridgway / Ouray

Date: 10/23/24

Location: The Decker Room at Ridgway's Space-to-Create Building; 675 Clinton St, Ridgway

Time: 5:30- 7:30 pm

Food: TBD