Holy Cross Energy

02/06/2026

Don't forget! Paper ballots for our upcoming election must arrive by June 9. If you are voting by mail, please make sure to get your ballot in the mail within the next day or two to make sure it's counted.

Members may also vote online via our SBS voting platform, their Smarthub account, or at our Annual Meeting. Election winners will be announced at the HCE Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 11 at 4 Eagle Ranch.

21/05/2026

Our offices and call center will be closed on Memorial Day. As always, we appreciate our system operations and on-call operations crews who keep watch over our system on holidays. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend!

18/05/2026

Reducing wildfire risk is something we work on every single day, not just when conditions get scary. Year-round, our crews are out completing rigorous vegetation management work, high-tech equipment inspections, and state-of-the-art system upgrades along our power lines.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, meaning now is a great time to familiarize yourself with all things wildfire preparedness.

Click the link in the comments below for some helpful resources on what you can do to prepare, and learn more about what we’re doing every day to keep our members and communities safe.

14/05/2026

During high wind events, bird nests on power poles pose a fire risk to nests, eggs, and hatchlings, as well as a wildfire risk on the ground. Removing hazardous nests, installing safer structures, and reducing bird-related outages are all part of our broader wildfire mitigation efforts designed to protect lives, property, and the environment.

Read more in our note about osprey nests and our avian protection plan at the link in the comments below.

13/05/2026

One of the best things about being a member-owned co-op? The people guiding our company decisions are your fellow members. No outside shareholders here!

This year, five of your fellow members are running for two seats on our Board of Directors, and every Holy Cross Energy member gets to vote for one candidate in each district.

Beginning today, members may vote online via their Smarthub account, or be on the lookout for a hard-copy ballot in the mail over the next few days.

Before you vote, take a few minutes to read our full candidate Q&A in the link in the comments and hear what they’re about.

It’s your co-op, your voice, and your vote!

06/05/2026

Thank you for your patience as our crews continue working at the Aspen Airport Business Center. We apologize for the inconvenience these power interruptions may cause. These interruptions are associated with important maintenance and testing of our system and are necessary to ensure continued reliability and safety. This work will continue through Thursday and Friday this week.

For the most up-to-date information on outages, please visit our online outage map at:

Outage Center Please check the map below for a list of known outages. Never, ever approach a downed power line. In case of emergencies or downed power lines, always call 911. × Dismiss this alert. Outage Map Our system is set up so that we...

27/04/2026

🔥Safety guides every decision we make, especially as wildfire risk continues to increase across our region. Protecting our members, employees, and the communities we serve is our highest priority.

During periods of elevated fire danger, we may adjust how certain parts of our electric system operate by enabling Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings, also known as Fire Safety Settings. These settings are an important tool for reducing wildfire risk and protecting our service territory.

Learn more about these settings and why they’re so important as we approach wildfire season. Link in the comments below.

22/04/2026

🌎Happy Earth Day!

Today is a great reminder that small actions at home can make a big impact, for both our planet and your wallet. From sealing air leaks and switching to LED lighting to adjusting your thermostat and reducing “phantom” energy use, there are simple steps we can all take to save energy every day.

Looking for easy ways to get started? Check out these practical tips

👉 https://www.holycross.com/member-programs/energy-efficiency-and-rebates/energy-efficiency-tips

Let’s celebrate Earth Day by making choices that power a cleaner, more efficient future 💡🌱

Air sealing & weatherization Insulation Thermostats Electric Baseboard Heat Lighting Water Heating Heat Pumps for Heating & Cooling Phantom Loads Windows Heat Tape & Ice Dams Rebates Space Heaters General Energy Efficiency Transform your home into a cozy, relaxing place of refuge with some simple...

21/04/2026

We are aware that some members may have received communications from other electric service providers about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff event planned for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, due to forecast high winds and dry conditions.

HCE does not see the need for such an event and will instead be using our fire settings to minimize fire risk from our system. We place our system on fire settings already on red flag warning days. On these settings, members may see "blinks" in their power for short periods of time.

Please visit https://www.holycross.com/community/safety/be-wildfire-ready for more information on HCE’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan and steps you can take to live wildfire ready this summer.

Helpful Resources for Wildfire Preparedness How to Live Wildfire Ready Live Wildfire Ready is a statewide collaborative effort that shares simple, practical, low-cost actions residents can take to prepare their homes and property for wildfire. In addition to preparing one’s home, living wildfire-r...

02/02/2026

Today is National Energy Assistance Day, a reminder that keeping the lights on shouldn’t be a struggle. 💡

We’ve partnered with Single Stop to make it easier for you to access vital community resources, all in one place. This tool helps you quickly check your eligibility for multiple programs and services, including energy and food assistance, childcare support, legal services and more.

It’s completely free and confidential. Your information stays private, and there’s no cost to you. Whether you’re navigating a tough season or just looking for ways to stretch your budget, help is closer than you might think.

Learn more and see what resources you may qualify for at the link below: