Holy Cross Energy honored

Holy Cross Energy gets national recognition as coop of the year

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – Holy Cross Energy has been named Electric Cooperative of the Year for 2020 by Smart Electric Power Alliance. The alliance has been handing out awards for 12 years to utilities, individuals, and others working on the front lines of the U.S. energy transition.

In recognizing Holy Cross, the organization cited the effort by the Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based electrical cooperative to increase renewable energy to 70%, the innovations evident in the Basalt Vista microgrid project, and the industry-leading support for installation of on-site renewable and storage by Holy Cross members.

At Basalt Vista, Holy Cross is studying how adjusting the energy levels of homes may be more cost-effective for members than modifying production at a power plant, leading to cost savings for members.

“We are both proud and honored that HCE has now also been recognized as a national example of how groundbreaking progress in clean energy and grid modernization can be achieved without any increase in power supply costs. This aspect of the clean energy transition has become even more significant as our members and communities face the social and economic stresses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

This is from the Aug. 14, 2020, issue of Big Pivots. Go HERE to subscribe.

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