Tri-State celebrates Lineworker Appreciation Day on Monday, April 11. A day to honor the people who make up our Transmission Maintenance staff, which includes over 240 lineworkers and substation, construction, and telecommunication technicians. In preparation for this article, two members of Tri-State’s Communication team shadowed five lineworkers on a project in Poudre Valley REA’s service territory.
Building a new transmission line isn’t just business as usual for Tri-State. Every project requires great care in unique ways and no project is the same.
Energy waste is one of the most common household expenses, and while energy companies are working to develop cleaner, more efficient solutions, there is still more that can be done when you make adjustments at home.
Power outages occur in every part of the country, sometimes during the coldest months of winter. While we recommend being prepared for a power outage, regardless of the cause, if the forecast calls for severe winds, heavy rains, snow or ice it is best to be ready. Here are some steps you can take.
Tri-State’s CEO Duane Highley joined New Mexico State University (NMSU) Chancellor Dan Arvizu and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Senior Director David Porter on Sept. 10 in Grant, N.M., to dedicate the generation and transmission cooperative’s second “Farm in a Box” effort to identify value-added alternatives for sustainable agriculture production in the region.
Electricity powers our lives, and as electricity is getting cleaner, there are many ways to help rural electricity consumers use energy wisely and efficiently so that energy isn’t wasted.
As consumers become more aware of the importance of using energy wisely, there are many new options for home improvement that provide an environmentally friendly way to save money. Here are a few ideas to start with for upgrading your home to a more energy-efficient environment.
The switch to electric cars may get more media attention, but in the immediate future, it is electric bikes that will create a renaissance of two-wheelers. Rapidly growing in popularity, and for good reason, e-bikes offer extended range and easier commutes than gas-powered scooters, motorcycles, or cars.
Spring is a big time for cleaning and maintenance. In fact, there’s a reason it’s called “spring cleaning!” With spring finally here, most people are thinking about getting outside and taking advantage of the warmer weather, gardening, clean-up, and home maintenance.
$30,000 in rebates from Niobrara Rural Electric Association and Tri-State Energy help support Sioux County Schools’ energy-efficient heat pump and LED lighting building project.
