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Trico Hosts USDA Town Hall

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Trico Hosts Town Hall Featuring Secretary of Agriculture

November 1, 2024

Trico hosted a Town Hall on September 12, 2024 in support of Arizona Electric Power Cooperative’s selection to receive $485 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New ERA Program funding to transform its power portfolio with major investments in new large-scale solar, battery energy storage, and wind projects.

These new projects will benefit 40 electric cooperatives and public power utilities across Arizona and the Southwest, including Trico.

“In Trico’s case, New ERA funding will support our goal of reducing emissions by 50% by 2032 and these projects will also result in substantial financial savings to our membership – over $60 million across the life of these projects just for Trico Members alone,” Trico CEO & GM Brian Heithoff said.

Over 150 people attended the event to learn more about the New ERA grants and other USDA programs, and to have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Trico has worked hard to earn several grants in addition to New ERA. In total Trico has earned grants that will save its Members around $100 million over the next five years.

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Annual Membership Meeting Learn and Win Prizes

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Annual Membership Meeting is great chance to learn and win prizes!

March 1, 2024

Trico’s Annual Membership Meeting is a fun community event that includes food, raffle prizes, workshops, and informational tables on Trico’s programs, allowing Members to learn more about the benefits of being a Member.

The 2024 Annual Membership Meeting takes place on April 6, 2024 at Casino del Sol Resort – 5655 W. Valencia Rd.

Registration opens at 9 a.m. Please bring a copy of your bill for fast check-in. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. and will last one hour. Before the meeting, check out our workshops on Member-owned solar and our informational booths.

Trees will be available for purchase for $10 each (up to 3 per active account).

Raffle prizes include a 2006 Chevy Silverado truck, an electric bicycle, Trico bill credits and more. See the box on the right for a list of prizes. Must be present to win.

There are three Board of Director positions up for re-election. See page 3 for information about the candidates.

For Members unable to attend in person, you can watch via Facebook Live.

Win these great raffle prizes at Annual Membership Meeting:

  • 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • 4×4 regular cab truck
  • Electric bicycle
  • Kitchen Aid Mixer
  • 42” TV
  • iPad
  • Beats headphones
  • 1 night stay at Casino del Sol
  • Trico bill credits

*Must be present to win

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FREE Virtual Energy Efficiency Workshop

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Flipping a switch. Changing the air filter. Unplugging electronics. Making small changes and using energy wisely can help you save energy and money. Join us VIRTUALLY on April 24, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM for Trico’s FREE Virtual Energy Savings Workshop. This workshop will center on sharing ways you can save money by reducing energy usage in your home.

RSVP online here.

Trico Cares About Community

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Trico Cares About Our Community

November 1, 2023

Concern for Community is one of the seven cooperative principles that Trico lives by. Trico sponsors many community events and attends events when feasible. We enjoy engaging with our Members and educating them about the benefits of being a Member.

Recently, Trico staff attended community festivals in Arivaca and Three Points. We also shared strategies to improve home energy efficiency at the Citizens for Picture Rocks Monthly Meeting.

Our employees also volunteer at the Sahuarita Food Bank and throughout the community. On September 9, Trico employees and their families participated in the 9/11 National Day of Service in Marana. Our team helped clean up the Heritage River Park.

We look forward to seeing you at a future community event.


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2023 Member Appreciation Event

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Registration is currently closed and we have reached capacity for this event. Only Members who registered in advance will be admitted. Please bring your confirmation email and copy of your Trico bill for admittance.

Trico wants to thank our Members by providing FREE admission to the Marana Pumpkin Patch! Your admission includes free refreshments, pumpkins, corn maze, rides, games, petting zoo, train rides, and more. Tickets are limited for this event, and it is first come first served. You MUST register in advance and there are a max of 5 tickets available per household. Children two and under are free and do not count in the 5 total tickets.

Please bring a copy of your bill and your email ticket confirmation for fast check in.

Come join Trico and your fellow Trico Members for an evening filled with fall fun for the whole family. We hope to see you there!

 

CEO Column: 2023 Annual Meeting

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You’re invited to our Annual Meeting on April 1, 2023

February 23, 2023

Most consumers likely don’t equate active involvement with their electric company with helping their community. But Trico is not an ordinary utility company. We’re a cooperative, and our business model is meant to serve our Members.

Spending time with you and hearing your take on our community’s energy future is important to us. We hope you will be able to attend the Trico Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Casino del Sol Resort. We’re starting the meeting an hour later than usual at 11 a.m. We hope the time change will allow more Members to attend.

The Annual Meeting is your chance as a Member to learn about your electric cooperative, make your voice heard, and meet the faces behind the cooperative. The meeting will include a report on Trico’s efforts to serve its Members’ interests and provide cost-effective, reliable and sustainable energy solutions. There will be food, raffle prizes and trees for sale. You must be present to win the prizes.

The Annual Meeting is also a time for Members to vote for your Board of Directors. There are two Board of Director positions up for re-election: District 3 (Avra Valley, Picture Rocks, Star Valley) and District 6 (Corona de Tucson, Vail). The director seats will be formally elected at the Annual Meeting. Members can vote at the Annual Meeting. For Members who prefer online voting or are unable to attend the meeting, online voting is available on our website at www.trico.coop/annual-meeting through March 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.

The board of directors is comprised of seven Members who live and work right here in our local service area, so they are in the best position to know where community investments are most needed. We hope you’ll consider running for the board in the future – we’re always looking for folks who care about our community and who are willing to serve.

Every year, we invest funds to make updates to our local system, which helps maintain reliability and grid resilience. Think of it this way: every time you pay your electric bill, you’re investing in your community because all the money we take in goes to improve the local community. By making these investments in our local system, we can ensure you have reliable power for everyday life.

We hope you’ll exercise the benefits of your co-op membership and join us for the Annual Meeting on April 1, 2023. We look forward to seeing you!

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Energy Efficiency Workshop

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Flipping a switch. Changing the air filter. Unplugging electronics. Making small changes and using energy wisely can help you save energy and money. Join us on April 26, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for Trico’s FREE in-person Energy Savings Workshop. This workshop will be held at Trico, 8600 W. Tangerine Rd. in Marana, and will center on sharing ways you can save money by reducing energy usage in your home.

To RSVP, email sunwatts@trico.coop or call us at 520-744-2944, ext. 1524. We hope to see you there!

2023 Annual Meeting

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SAVE THE DATE: TRICO ANNUAL MEETING IS APRIL 1, 2023

  • Location: Casino Del Sol Resort Hotel, 5655 W. Valencia Rd.
  • Meeting starts at 11 a.m.
  • Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.
  • Food will be served
  • Win raffle prizes (Must be present to win)
  • Low-cost trees for sale
  • Bring a copy of your bill for fast check in

Join Us April 1st for Your Annual Meeting

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Join us April 1 for your Annual Meeting

January 24, 2023

Most consumers likely don’t equate active involvement with their electric company with helping their community. But Trico is not an ordinary utility company. We’re a cooperative, and our business model is meant to serve the Members and the community in which it operates.

Spending time with you and hearing your take on our community’s energy future is important to us. We hope you will be able to attend the Trico Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Casino del Sol Resort. The annual meeting is an opportunity to visit with employees and the Board of Directors as well as meet other Members. There will be food, raffle prizes and trees for sale.

The annual meeting is also a time for Members to vote for your board of directors. The board of directors is comprised of seven Members who live and work right here in our local service area, so they are in the best position to know where community investments are most needed. We hope you’ll consider running for the board in the future – we’re always looking for folks who care about our community and who are willing to serve.

Every year, we invest funds to make updates to our local system, which helps maintain reliability and grid resilience. Think of it this way: every time you pay your electric bill, you’re investing in your community because all the money we take in goes to improve the local community. By making these investments in our local system, we can ensure you have reliable power for everyday life.

We hope you’ll exercise the benefits of your co-op membership and join us for the annual meeting on April 1, 2023. We look forward to seeing you!

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RSVP to Trico’s Fall Energy Savings Workshop

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RSVP to Trico’s Fall Energy Efficiency Workshop

November 5, 2022 from 9:00-11:00 AM

Flipping a switch. Changing the air filter. Unplugging electronics. Making small changes and using energy wisely can help you save energy and money. Join us on November 5, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for Trico’s FREE in-person Energy Savings Workshop. This workshop will be held at Trico, 8600 W. Tangerine Rd. in Marana, and will center on sharing ways you can save money by reducing energy usage in your home. Everyone in attendance will receive a small prize! 

To RSVP, email efficiencyprograms@trico.coop or call us at 520-744-2944, ext. 1524. We hope to see you there!

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