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Welcome to San Miguel Power Association, Inc.'s website - your online energy resource. SMPA is your member owned, locally controlled electric power cooperative. Since 1938 we've been providing safe, reliable and responsible electric power to our members in western Colorado. We currently serve approximately 9,600 members and 13,000 meters San Miguel, Montrose, Ouray, Dolores, San Juan, Mesa and Hinsdale counties.
On this site you can:
- Manage your account online
- Find solutions to lowering your electric bill
- Access community resources
- Stay updated on renewable energy developments
- Take advantage of your cooperative member benefits
At SMPA, our employees are dedicated to giving you and your family or business the best service available for your electrical utility needs. It is the Mission of San Miguel Power Association, Inc. to demonstrate corporate responsibility and community service while providing our members with safe, reliable, cost effective and environmentally responsible electrical service.
HEADLINE NEWS
Weatherization Representatives at San Miguel Power in September - Community representatives for the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) Low-Income Weatherization program will be at local San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) offices in September to answer questions and help residents fill out applications.
The GEO is currently accepting applications for residents of Montrose, Delta, Ouray and San Miguel counties. SMPA members who are qualified homeowners or renters can apply for free weatherization services by visiting their local SMPA office and speaking with a community weatherization representative. They will be on site at SMPA's offices on September 2, 9, and 16 during the following times:
- SMPA Nucla Office: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 170 10th Ave., Nucla, CO
- SMPA Ridgway Office: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.; 720 N. Railroad St., Ridgway, CO
Ouray County High School Solar Car Team Brings Home Third Place Honors - The Ouray County high school solar car team, Sunshine Mountain Traveler (SMT), took third place in the 2010 Hunt-Winston Solar Car Challenge. The eight-day road race began July 18 and covered approximately 867 miles of open highway, taking the competitors from Fort Worth, Texas to Boulder, Colo.
San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) is SMT's corporate sponsor, providing $10,000 in annual funding. Those funds have helped SMT rebuild their car, purchase solar panels and batteries, and make necessary repairs and improvements.
