MEEKER | White River Electric General Manager, Alan Michalewicz, was pleased to deliver a $32,952 lighting rebate check to Meeker High School on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Meeker School Superintendent Chris Selle and MHS Principal Amy Chinn were more than happy to receive the rebate that will be applied to[Read More…]
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WREA Crew Assists Wildfire Power Restoration Efforts
RBC | When electric cooperatives send a call for help, it is answered with a resounding “we are on our way” by neighboring coops. Whether it be hurricane damage in the southeast or fire damage at WREA’s neighboring Mountain Parks Electric, dedicated lineman are quick to volunteer to help restore[Read More…]
WREA board appoints Brett Dearman
MEEKER | The WREA Board held a special board meeting on Sept. 29, 2020, to appoint a director to fill the Town of Meeker District seat left vacant due to Dick Welle’s recent resignation and relocation to Texas. Following the board’s review, Brett Dearman was appointed to fill the remaining[Read More…]
Welle resigns from WREA board
MEEKER | After a long and distinguished career at White River Electric Association, which included 38 years as an employee and five years as a Board member, Dick Welle has retired yet again from WREA. In 2013, Mr. Welle retired as General Manager but was later appointed to fill a board[Read More…]
Tri-State looks to future with EVs
Tri-State looks to future with EVs MEEKER | “The Jetsons,” a 1960s and ‘70s era Saturday morning cartoon, was set in the year 2062. In 2020 we’ve seen some of those creative innovations come to pass, like video calling, but we have yet to see flying cars. We’re getting a[Read More…]
WREA reminder: be vigilant for scams
MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) reminds residents not to fall victim to several types of scams with regard to your electric bill, including threats to shut off your power and/or legal action. WREA employees will never show up at your door to demand payment. They will always encourage[Read More…]
WREA sends capital credit checks
MEEKER | WREA members received an early delivery of capital credit checks in last week’s mail. WREA has previously combined and sent out the WREA distribution capital credits and the Tri-State G&T wholesale capital credits in one check in August but the WREA Board directed to accelerate this year’s distribution[Read More…]
WREA solar renewals due May 8
MEEKER | WREA Members with existing leases in White River Solar will receive lease renewals in the mail this week. This is the second year for White River Solar and the program details have not changed. The White River Solar program allows members to lease “blocks” of solar power for[Read More…]
2019 Parade of Lights …
Unusually balmy winter weather contributed to a successful Parade of Lights, despite a few glitches. The parade was followed by a fireworks display courtesy of Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue as well as sweet treats and caroling in the Meeker Hotel and Cafe. ????Caitlin Walker Photos
WREA transfers internet to Cimarron
MEEKER | WREA will begin its transition out of the satellite Internet business in September. WREA has selected Meeker’s Cimarron Telecommunications to take over the satellite Internet business beginning Oct. 1, 2019. Cimarron will use the same NRTC (National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative) satellite product that WREA has always provided and[Read More…]
WREA pole inspections underway
MEEKER | WREA and its contractors will be conducting routine electric pole inspections from Aug. 19–30 in the Thornburg, Maudlin Gulch and Axial Basin areas. Pole inspections are done as a part of WREA’s routine facilities maintenance program. Please call WREA at 970-878-5041 if anyone has any questions.
WREA’s Pete Larson retires
MEEKER | Pete Larson may be White River Electric Association’s (“WREA”) most complimented employee ever, according to WREA Board President, Dick Welle. “The Board receives ‘thank you’ notes for Pete’s efforts on a regular basis,” Welle said. Larson began in 1995 as a meter reader and satellite television serviceman. Later[Read More…]
