CORE Electric Cooperative has new services and offerings on the horizon.
In 2023, CORE will continue to provide members of The Energy to Thrive with additional control, choice, and convenience. For the latest on these and other developments, look to the website's social media channels and The Outlet member newsletter.
Pre-pay options
Coming soon: Advance Pay, which will let the user choose when, the amount, and how the user pre-pays toward the credit balance.
No deposits, no monthly bills, and no due dates! Receive alerts when the balance runs low, then add to it easily and at any time via the SmartHub app or this website.
Electric vehicles
CORE's charge-at-home program through which it will install, maintain, and support CORE-owned Level II chargers
CORE will add public chargers throughout the 5,000-square-mile service area to help build out electric vehicle infrastructure.
It also will launch a charge-at-home program through which it will install, maintain, and support CORE-owned Level II chargers at eligible member residences.
System improvements
Upgrades to the grid will increase reliability, safety, and capacity throughout the 5,000-square-mile service area.
CORE also will continue to inspect lines and facilities, perform maintenance work, and introduce new technologies to mitigate wildfire risk.
No base rate increase; new wholesale power sources
Also, it will soon announce new wholesale power sources that will replace Xcel Energy
Despite other utilities implementing widespread rate increases, CORE does not anticipate the need for a general base rate increase this year. Also, it will soon announce new wholesale power sources that will replace Xcel Energy beginning in January 2026.
The current wholesale power purchase agreement (PPA) with Xcel expires in December 2025.
State-of-the-art energy portfolio
Under the arrangements currently in place, CORE’s power supply includes about 60% of its energy sourced from coal. The new power partnerships will bring a state-of-the-art energy portfolio that includes wind, solar, and battery storage that will achieve the renewable resources goals.
This diverse portfolio will cut CORE’s carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2030 while being more reliable and affordable than the current resources.
