EasyPay is the hassle-free way to make sure your bill is paid on time

EasyPay is the hassle-free way to make sure
your bill is paid on time every month.
Sign up for EasyPay and United Power will automatically
deduct your monthly payment on your due date from
the payment method of your choice. It’s simple to set up
EasyPay with a checking or savings account, or a credit
card that you designate, and then you never have to worry
about missing a payment again.
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< Sign Up for EasyPay Online
Login to your account through SmartHub
to change your billing preferences to
automatic payments, or download an
EasyPay form at www.unitedpower.com.
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Program details
EasyPay is a payment feature available for United Power members.
There is no cost to use this payment feature.
When you enroll in EasyPay, United Power will deduct your payment
on your regular payment due date from a checking or savings
account, or credit card that you designate.
United Power members can enroll in EasyPay through SmartHub,
the online billing and payment portal, by printing the Application for
EasyPay available at www.unitedpower.com, or by calling a United
Power Member Services Representative at 303-637-1300.
By enrolling in the EasyPay program, you authorize United Power, Inc.
to instruct your bank or credit card company to make your monthly
electric utility payments from the account or credit card indicated.
If at any time you wish to discontinue participation in the EasyPay
program, you can do so by contacting United Power, or cancelling
automatic payments through SmartHub, United Power’s billing and
payment portal. Payment information collected for enrollment will be
used only for the purpose of the EasyPay service.
Enrollment in EasyPay can take 20-30 days to become effective.
Please make a manual payment for a current bill to ensure a timely
payment and then look forward to the ‘Paid By EasyPay’ confirmation
on your next bill statement. For more information or a confirmation
of when your EasyPay enrollment will be effective, please call a
Member Services Representative at 303-637-1300.
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United Power members qualify for rebates on the
purchase of new ENERGY STAR® appliances.
ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates
Energy Star® Refrigerator/Freezer
$40
Energy Star® Clothes Washer
$40
Energy Star® Dishwasher
$30
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Credit*
$75
< Scan for Details and Application
You must receive electric service from
United Power to qualify. Applications
must be submitted within 180 days of
purchase. Read program details carefully.
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rebate details
You must receive electric service from United Power to qualify for
rebates. Complete program details and rebate applications can be
found on our website www.unitedpower.com. When you visit,
click on ‘Your Energy Options’ for full rebate details and information
about all of the energy-saving programs and services offered by
United Power.
Applications for Energy Star® appliance rebates must be submitted
with proof of purchase and yellow Energy Guide label within 180
days of purchase. Applications for LED Light Bulb rebates must be
submitted within 180 days of purchase with proof of purchase and
a portion of the packaging from each bulb purchased. Packaging
submitted must state LED product and lumen output. Application
submission does not guarantee rebate. United Power reserves the
right to inspect the installation of any rebated appliance.
*United Power will provide a recycling credit when a refrigerator
or freezer is properly recycled. To receive recycling credit, you must
supply proof that your old unit was recycled by a reputable appliance
recycler or hauled away by an appliance retailer. Visit our website
www.unitedpower.com for requirements and recycling options.
Please review program details very carefully.
Energy Star® appliance rebates, LED light bulb rebates and recycling
credits are issued as a credit on your electric bill. Please allow at
least two billing cycles for rebate to appear. For more information,
contact United Power’s Energy Management Team at 303-659-0551.
www.unitedpower.com
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Green Power Partners offers members a chance to
add more green power to the energy mix.
As a member of United Power you have the opportunity
to participate in the Green Power Partners program to
offset a portion of your energy use with renewable energy
sources. It’s easy to enroll, inexpensive to purchase and
has no long term obligations.
< Sign Up for Green Power Partners
Learn more about the program and sign up
to be a Green Power Partner online
at www.unitedpower.com.
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Program details
As a Green Power Partner, you can invest in renewable power by
purchasing 100 kilowatt-hour blocks of solar, wind and biomass
energy. Members can purchase as many or as few blocks as you
would like. The total charge for your Green Power allotment is added
to your regular monthly electric bill.
The cost or each block of renewable power is priced at actual
“commodity” pricing. In 2014, green power costs were at $.09/block.
Visit www.unitedpower.com for the updated pricing information as
this price is subject to change.
Your participation in Green Power Partners helps to direct our power
supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, to purchase new,
renewable energy to add to our power mix. United Power’s Green
Power Partners are currently purchasing renewable wind energy
through Tri-State from a variety of sources. 100% of the dollars
invested in this program go toward the purchase of new, renewable
electric power production, such as wind, solar, and biomass, and fund
research and development of emerging renewable technologies.
This program is offered in conjunction with United Power’s wholesale
supplier, Tri-State, which aggregates these small renewable
purchases from 43 other Tri-State cooperatives to keep the costs low
and encourage expanded renewable energy production.
Visit www.unitedpower.com for more information on the Green
Power Partners program, or to sign up.
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United Power members qualify for rebates on
the purchase of select LED light bulbs.
LED Light Bulb Rebate Requirements
up to
•LED light bulbs
•Lumen output of 300 or greater
•Limit 50 bulbs rebated per member, per year
•Submit portion of packaging that states LED and lumen output for each bulb
$10 per
bulb
50% of the
lamp cost, max $10 per
< Scan for Details and Application
You must receive electric service from
United Power to qualify. Applications
must be submitted within 180 days of
purchase. Read program details carefully.
www.unitedpower.com
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rebate details
You must receive electric service from United Power to qualify for
rebates. Complete program details and rebate applications can be
found on our website www.unitedpower.com. When you visit,
click on ‘Your Energy Options’ for full rebate details and information
about all of the energy-saving programs and services offered by
United Power.
Applications for Energy Star® appliance rebates must be submitted
with proof of purchase and yellow Energy Guide label within 180
days of purchase. Applications for LED Light Bulb rebates must be
submitted within 180 days of purchase with proof of purchase and
a portion of the packaging from each bulb purchased. Packaging
submitted must state LED product and lumen output. Application
submission does not guarantee rebate. United Power reserves the
right to inspect the installation of any rebated appliance.
*United Power will provide a recycling credit when a refrigerator
or freezer is properly recycled. To receive recycling credit, you must
supply proof that your old unit was recycled by a reputable appliance
recycler or hauled away by an appliance retailer. Visit our website
www.unitedpower.com for requirements and recycling options.
Please review program details very carefully.
Energy Star® appliance rebates, LED light bulb rebates and recycling
credits are issued as a credit on your electric bill. Please allow at
least two billing cycles for rebate to appear. For more information,
contact United Power’s Energy Management Team at 303-659-0551.
www.unitedpower.com
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Save paper and preserve natural resources with
United Power’s Paperless Billing option.
When you choose Paperless Billing, a paper bill will
no longer be mailed to you. You will receive an e-mail
notification when your statement is available and you
can make your payment how you prefer: online, over
the phone, or in person. Add extra convenience to
your monthly billing and enroll in EasyPay to have your
payment automatically deducted each month.
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< Sign Up for Paperless Billing Online
Login to your account through SmartHub
to update your printed bill settings under the
My Profile tab. For more information,
visit www.unitedpower.com.
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Paperless Billing is a free service allowing members the convenience
to receive, view and pay bills online. By choosing Paperless Billing,
a paper statement will no longer be mailed. Members enrolled in
the Paperless Billing program receive an e-mail notification when
your statement is available to view online through SmartHub, United
Power’s Billing & Payment portal.
To view and pay online, enrollment in SmartHub is required. If you
are not currently a SmartHub user, the registration process is simple
and allows you immediate access to view your account details, make
payments online, make account updates and sign up for services like
Paperless Billing. Visit www.unitedpower.com and click SmartHub at
the top of the homepage to process your online account registration.
Sign Up for Paperless Billing
•
From SmartHub, select My Profile from the menu options
•
Select Update My Printed Bill Settings from the options
•
Click Turn Off Printed Bills for the account(s) you would like
to convert to Paperless
•
Click Yes to confirm
Your participation in Paperless Billing will continue until you modify
your Printed Bill Settings in SmartHub, or contact United Power to
cancel the service. If you have questions or need assistance, please
call a Member Services Representative at 303-637-1300.
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United Power members qualify for a rebate when
an old refrigerator or freezer is properly recycled.
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Credit
• Properly recycle a refrigerator
or chest freezer.
• Must submit proof of recycling from:
•Reputable appliance recycler or
•Retailer haul away
$75
< Scan for Details and Application
You must receive electric service from
United Power to qualify. Applications
must be submitted within 180 days of
purchase. Read program details carefully.
www.unitedpower.com
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rebate details
You must receive electric service from United Power to qualify for
rebates. Complete program details and rebate applications can be
found on our website www.unitedpower.com. When you visit,
click on ‘Your Energy Options’ for full rebate details and information
about all of the energy-saving programs and services offered by
United Power.
Applications for Energy Star® appliance rebates must be submitted
with proof of purchase and yellow Energy Guide label within 180
days of purchase. Applications for LED Light Bulb rebates must be
submitted within 180 days of purchase with proof of purchase and
a portion of the packaging from each bulb purchased. Packaging
submitted must state LED product and lumen output. Application
submission does not guarantee rebate. United Power reserves the
right to inspect the installation of any rebated appliance.
*United Power will provide a recycling credit when a refrigerator
or freezer is properly recycled. To receive recycling credit, you must
supply proof that your old unit was recycled by a reputable appliance
recycler or hauled away by an appliance retailer. Visit our website
www.unitedpower.com for requirements and recycling options.
Please review program details very carefully.
Energy Star® appliance rebates, LED light bulb rebates and recycling
credits are issued as a credit on your electric bill. Please allow at
least two billing cycles for rebate to appear. For more information,
contact United Power’s Energy Management Team at 303-659-0551.
www.unitedpower.com
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United Power offers a diverse menu of renewable
energy incentives to help members go green.
Members considering an investment in solar electric,
solar hot water or small wind generators may qualify to
receive renewable energy incentives from United Power.
Plusu, your solar electric or small wind system has the
added benefit of connecting back onto the grid to offset a
portion of your future electric costs.
< Scan for Renewable Incentive Details
Renewable incentives are available on
a first-come, first-serve basis. View the
current program status and learn more
information at www.unitedpower.com.
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Program details
Renewable energy incentives are available to United Power members
on select solar energy, solar hot water and small wind energy
generating systems. The budget and rebate amounts are evaluated
each year by the United Power board of directors and rebate dollars
are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited.
Renewable incentives for solar electric, solar hot water and small
wind systems are made available to residential and small commercial
customers. Members must contact United Power’s New Energy
Program Coordinator prior to purchasing or installing any renewable
energy system to ensure eligibility and availability of funds.
Solar electric and small wind systems have the added benefit of
allowing members to tie systems back onto the grid and “run their
meter backwards” when they are generating power. United Power’s
net-metering rate has been in effect for nearly 30 years and the rate
compensates members who generate electricity for the energy that is
fed back onto the grid. To participate, the member must sign United
Power’s net-metering/interconnection agreement.
Program details, including status of funds available, rebate
applications and United Power’s net-metering/interconnection
agreement can be found at www.unitedpower.com.
United Power has offered renewable energy incentives to its
members since 2007 as a part of the cooperative’s growing portfolio
of New Energy Options, which promote energy efficiency and
renewable energies.
www.unitedpower.com
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Operation Round-Up helps your small change
make a big difference in your community.
‘Round-Up’ your monthly electric bill and your small
change will be combined with donations from other
United Power members to help needy individuals and
worthy organizations right here in the United Power
service territory. The average donation is just 50 cents per
month, or about $6 per year.
< Sign Up to Round-Up Today
Use the form at www.unitedpower.com,
check the box on the bottom of your next
statement or call a Member Services
Representative at 303-637-1300 to sign up.
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Program details
Operation Round-Up is a voluntary program in which a member
elects to have their monthly electric bill ‘rounded up’ to the next
whole dollar. The money is used to provide assistance to community
organizations and families. That small change, an average of 50 cents
per month, adds up fast. Since its inception in 1995, Operation
Round-Up has donated over $1 million to individuals, families and
charitable groups in United Power’s service territory.
How Round-Up Works
Say your electric bill for this month is $40.50. When you participate
in Operation Round-Up, your bill will be automatically ‘rounded-up’
to $41. That extra 50 cents, or an average of $6 per year, goes a long
way to help people in your community.
How the Money is Distributed
All Round-Up contributions are administered by a board of local
residents who are members of your community and people
who understand the unique needs in this area. Applications are
considered separately for funding which covers utility expenses,
housing costs and even medical bills. United Power covers all
administrative costs of the program to ensure every donated dollar is
distributed to needy individuals and worthy groups or organizations.
To sign-up for Operation Round-Up check the box on the bottom
of your next bill, call Member Services at 303-637-1300 or sign-up
online at unitedpower.com.
www.unitedpower.com
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SmartHub goes with you wherever you go, so you
can always connect with your electric co-op.
SmartHub, United Power’s Billing & Payment portal makes
paying your electric bill convenient, safe and provides
secure account access via your smartphone or tablet. This
tool allows you to view and pay your bills, store payment
information, select paperless billing, report an outage and
communicate with your electric cooperative.
<Download the SmartHub App
Access SmartHub at www.unitedpower.com,
or download the SmartHub mobile app
available for free for iOS and Android.
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United Power offers the latest technology to help members manage
your electric account 24 hours per day, 7 days per week by computer
or mobile device with a free online billing and payment portal called
SmartHub. Access SmartHub online at www.unitedpower.com, or
load one of the free mobile apps to use SmartHub wherever you are.
Login or sign up for SmartHub to:
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View billing statements
•
Make a payment
•
Store payment options
•
View your electric usage history
•
Report an outage
•
Select paperless billing
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Notify member services of account issues
•
Communicate directly with the cooperative
•
More features soon to come!
SmartHub Apps
Members with smartphones or tablet devices can download the free
SmartHub app from iTunes or the Android Marketplace. The app
allows you to make a payment or report an outage while on the go.
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United Power’s Sol Partners™Solar Farm started
the community solar movement in Colorado.
United Power members were the first customers in
Colorado to be offered community solar as a way to
support renewable energy without the upfront cost to
install on-site. Sol Partners™ launched in 2009, offering
members the opportunity to buy-in to a solar program
one panel at a time, and to earn credits for their panel’s
energy generation.
< Scan for Sol Partners™Details
Learn more about how you can join the
Sol Partners Cooperative Solar Farm
online at www.unitedpower.com.
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The Sol Partners™ Cooperative Solar Farm launched in 2009 as
Colorado’s first community solar farm. The program has since been
adopted by cooperatives and investor-owned utilities across the
nation, and the model was the basis for legislation drafted here in
Colorado.
The Sol Partners solar farm is located on United Power’s
headquarters property in Brighton, and members can lease solar
panels for a 25 year period and receive credit for all the power
generated by their panel.
The solar farm was initially constructed with an initial module of 48
panels made possible by a grant from the Governor’s Energy Office.
The project was designed to operate on a grow-as-you-go basis. Full
capacity of the first module allowed for a second module to be added
in 2010.
One of the major advantages of the program is that United Power
builds and maintains the solar farm – the member only pays for the
cost of the panel. United Power assumes all the cost for construction,
maintenance, insurance and permitting.
The program is ideal for members whose homes are not properly
sited for solar installations, for those who rent their homes or office
spaces, or anyone who would like to purchase solar panels but can’t
afford the large investment to install on-site. If you move within
United Power’s service territory, your solar energy goes with you, or
can be donated to an organization served by United Power.
www.unitedpower.com
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Give the gift of electricity with United Power’s
Watt Matters gift program.
Giving the gift of electricity is easy with United Power’s
Watt Matters gift program. Whether you give to someone
struggling to make ends meet, or to mark a special
occasion, Watt Matters is a powerful present.
< Download a Watt Matters Giving Form
Download and fill out the Watt Matters giving
form and United Power will handle the rest.
Scan the code or visit www.unitedpower.com.
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United Power’s Watt Matters gift program allows you to give the gift
of electricity to any United Power member. The gift of electricity is
the perfect gift for anyone and can be given year-round.
Give Watt Matters
• To your children, or to your parents.
• As a donation to help a local charity.
• To a loved one facing a financial hardship.
• As a get well gift.
• As a housewarming present or wedding gift.
• To say thank you to someone special.
• As a holiday gift to neighbors and family.
Download the Watt Matters giving form from our website www.
unitedpower.com or call a Member Services Representative at 303637-1300 to set up your gift. You must have a recipient name and
service address to complete your gift.
When You Give Watt Matters
• Your recipient’s electric account will be credited with your gift.
• You will receive confirmation that your gift was given.
• Your recipient will receive notice of your Watt Matters gift.
Please check the box on the Watt Matters giving form if you
would like to remain anonymous.
www.unitedpower.com
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United Power’s youth programs help the youth in
our communities become our future leaders.
United Power believes that by supporting our youngest
members, we help our communities grow. Programs for
our youth include an annual youth trip to Washington,
D.C., summer leadership camp in Steamboat Springs,
safety demonstrations for schools and groups, and over
$10,000 in scholarships awarded each year.
< Scan for Youth Program Details
Learn more about our youth programs and
download the applications for youth trips and
scholarships at www.unitedpower.com.
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Program details
Each year, United Power offers educational trips and scholarships to
students in the service territory. Applications are available online at
the beginning of each year for the current year’s program.
Scholarships
United Power awards a total of $10,000 to students in the service
territory. Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 and are awarded
based on overall academic performance, extra-curricular activities,
and a brief essay.
Youth Trips
High school students in United Power’s service territory can apply to
attend two different youth leadership trips—one to Washington, D.C.
and one to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Both opportunities allow
students to develop leadership skills, gain a better understanding of
electric cooperatives, make new friends and explore the local sights.
Safety Demonstrations & Information
United Power offers no cost safety demonstrations to schools and
groups within the service territory. Contact United Power to schedule
an educational demonstration for your organization.
Visit www.unitedpower.com for more information about United
Power’s youth programs, to print an application and to find the
deadlines to apply for the current year.
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