Gunnison County Electric Association

This Project Plans to Replace 30 Miles of Aged, Overhead Electric Distribution Lines to Deliver Reliable Energy to Rural Colorado for the Next 50 Years. During the Last Two Years, the Service Area Experienced 76 Outages Due to Extreme Weather Conditions and the Threat of Wildfires, Including a 28-HOUR Outage During Sub-zero Overnight Temperatures. Upgrading Electric Distribution Infrastructure Will Enhance Local Grid Resilience, Reduce Operational and Maintenance Costs, Prevent Fires Due to Overloading, and Facilitate the Integration of More Renewable Energy. These Benefits Will Also Promote Greater Prosperity for the Local Community by Supporting the Growth of Businesses, Farms, Ranching, and Housing While Mitigating Climate Threats That Prevent Residents From Living and Working Full-time in the Region. Gunnison County Electric Association (gcea), the Selectee, Plans to Continue to Engage and Collaborate With Community Stakeholders—including Government Officials, Health Care and Emergency Services Providers, and Local Farmers and Ranchers—to Build Strong Support for This Project and Mitigate Potential Risks to Local Communities and Ecosystems. the Project Will Host In-person Informational Events and Leverage Its Existing Newsletter, Website, and Social Media Channels to Share Project Updates and Create Pathways for Two-way Engagement.