News & Events

2024 SMPA Board Candidates Announced

Two candidates will vie for the SMPA District #1 Board seat, which covers parts of Montrose, San Mig...
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Tri-State accelerates clean energy transition and bolsters electric system reliability

Rural electricity consumers across four western states will benefit from reliable power and lower co...
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San Miguel Power Sends Out $1 Million in Member Dividends

At its December 2023 meeting, the Board of Directors of San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) approved...
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SMPA, Telluride Foundation, and EcoAction Partners debut Energy Workforce Development Program

The Energy Workforce Development Program will serve applicants who would benefit from training oppor...
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Microgrids for Community Resilience, and Climate Action

So, what is a microgrid and how does it provide backup power? It's a a single, controllable entit...
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Tri-State to impose Electric Power Rate Hike. SMPA to partially cover costs with Access Charge Increase.

Wholesale electricity provider, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, is expected to raise wholesal...
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Re-Building to Begin on Red Mountain Electrical Reliability and Broadband Improvement Project

Originally constructed in 1928, the Red Mountain line has been maintained, repaired, and upgraded ma...
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SMPA Board to Consider Raising Access Charge to Build Financial Stability & Cover Rising Costs

San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) is seeking comments from the consumer-members on a proposed incr...
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