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E-Bikes Increase Mobility for Older Adults in Cortez

E-Bikes Help Increase Mobility for Older Adults in Cortez Colorado

In addition to being eco-friendly, e-bikes are a fantastic option for older adults seeking enhanced mobility. E-bikes provide a gentle, assisted pedaling experience, allowing riders to cover greater distances with less effort. Whether it’s running errands, visiting friends, or enjoying leisurely rides through the park, e-bikes help to maintain independence and freedom of movement for older adults. Understanding the many benefits of e-bikes, 4CORE set out to increase accessibility to older adults in the Cortez area.

Closing the Gap: High West Energy Launches Two New EV Charging Stations

High West Energy recognized its role in growing the rural EV charging network and looked to Tri-State for support in opening two new charging stations in their service territory. By taking advantage of funds through Tri-State’s EV Infrastructure Program, High West received $45,000 for the installation of the two chargers.

Communities Win with Rebates: Two Business Owners Make Rebates Work for Them

Cooperatives like Big Horn are always looking for ways to better serve their member-owners. One way of doing that is by offering rebates for energy-efficient home and business upgrades.

Embrace the Great Outdoors: Celebrating Get Outdoors Day with San Isabel Electric

San Isabel Electric Association supported Southern Colorado Trail Builders in enhancing Carhart Trail in Pueblo Mountain Park with a grant of $2,500 in 2022. The grant was matched by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assoc. and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. Apart from SIEA’s connection to the trail, it’s one that should be appreciated by all outdoor enthusiasts. Nicknamed the “birthplace of recreation,” the trail leads to the National Forest Service’s first recreational area, the Davenport Campground.

Tri-State and Wind Energy: Past, Present and Future

For Tri-State, wind power has become and will continue to be an integral component of the not-for-profit wholesale power cooperative’s generation portfolio, as it continues to advance its landmark Responsible Energy Plan. Along with others around the world, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. is taking the opportunity today to highlight its growing wind energy portfolio on Global Wind Day, a time to exchange information, reflect on developments over the past year and discuss the future of the wind energy industry.

Energy Saving Maintenance Checklist for Small Businesses

Even if you don’t own a small business, you likely know someone who does. They’re the lifeblood of our rural communities, from the neighborhood barber to the downtown coffee shop. Whether you’re the owner or a loyal patron, running a business is a lot of work. Small business owners do it all, and that often includes maintenance that can help reduce energy costs. Our Energy Saving Maintenance Checklist for Small Businesses is a good place to start if you’re working on your list of to-dos.

Sno-Cats Take on Transmission Line Maintenance

Repairing a transmission structure is a huge task even on a warm, sunny day with little wind. But there are situations where lines cannot be taken out of service. Here’s how line crews have utilized Sno-Cats for the past decade to respond to year-round outages and maintenance

Walther Farms Combines Hard Work and Smart Choices

Walther Potato Farms Combines Hard Work and Smart Choices

Not all spuds are created equal. In fact, more than 1,000 varieties of potatoes are grown across the globe but there’s only one type suitable for potato chip production. Tri-State caught up with the crew at Walther Farms in Lisco Nebraska, a third-generation, family-owned chipping potato business operating in eight states.

The Benefits of Heat Pumps in Cold Climates

Many people are still learning about the benefits of heat pumps and what they can do. Heat pumps are especially beneficial in cold weather climates. A heat pump is part of a home heating and cooling system and is installed outside the home. Here are five main types of heat pumps

Time-of-Use Program Saves Irrigators Thousands

Wheat Belt introduces the time-of-use (TOU) program for irrigators, which gives farmers the option to use energy at night and in the morning when energy is less expensive.