Mountain Parks Electric

06/05/2026

At our Annual Meeting, members got to experience the effort it takes to power a 12-volt light with our Pedal Power Energy Bike, and it was harder than they thought!

According to survey results, the activity ranked as one of guest's favorites amongst the meeting's breakfast activities.

How long could you pedal? Keep an eye out for our future community events to give it a try!

06/04/2026

Spring in the mountains means thawing ground, melting snow, and soft soil.

Imagine a crew of lineworkers arriving to repair a line along a rural road.
The truck pulls off the shoulder, but something feels off. The ground looks solid on top, but underneath it’s saturated and unstable. A heavy bucket truck can sink, shift, or tilt just enough to create a dangerous situation when someone is working 40–50 feet in the air. So the crew pauses and they reassess the work zone.

Crew members may reposition the truck or add cribbing or mats, but sometimes it is best to delay the job until conditions improve. It takes longer, but stability matters when thousands of pounds of equipment and a person in a bucket are involved.

Key takeaway?
Safety is MPE's #1 priority. Spring mud may look harmless, but unstable ground can turn routine work into a dangerous situation. Taking a few extra minutes to stabilize the work zone helps ensure our crews go home safe.

If you see us taking time to reposition equipment or pause work, there’s usually a safety reason behind it. Thanks for giving our crews the space to do the job safely.

06/03/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert: Stay Safe, MPE Members ⚠️

Mountain Parks Electric has been notified of phone scams where callers claim to be from a utility or MPE and demand immediate payment.

Please remember:
🚫 MPE will never ask for payment over the phone
🚫 Our employees are not allowed to take payments during a call

If a real MPE Member Services representative contacts you about your account, they will direct you to one of our secure payment options:
✔️ Automated pay-by-phone system
✔️ Online or through the SmartHub app
✔️ In person at our Granby or Walden offices

If you receive a suspicious call:
• Hang up immediately
• Do not provide payment or personal information
• Call MPE directly to verify

We’re here to help keep you informed and protected. Please share this message to help others stay safe.

06/02/2026

🌿 Free Wood Chips Available in Fraser Valley! 🌿
This summer, Asplundh crews are working in the Fraser Valley area to keep power lines and poles clear of trees and limbs. As a result, we have plenty of free wood chips available in the Fraser Valley area!

Interested? Give our Operations team a call at 970-887-3378 (option 5).

MPE’s 4-year vegetation management trim cycle helps maintain safe, reliable service for our members.

These wood chips are great for: ✅ Garden mulch
✅ Landscaping / zero-scaping
✅ Pathways and w**d control

05/28/2026

Send us your best seasonal outdoor photo for the chance to win a $500 gift certificate!

05/28/2026

MPE is proud to help support Sustainable Grand in its workforce development and energy efficiency efforts! Check out this great opportunity on June 16...

Join our FREE local contractor training on June 16 at YMCA of the Rockies-Snow Mountain Ranch! This hands-on session will teach insulation and air sealing techniques that improve home efficiency and lower energy costs.

Sign up at https://blueskytraining.com/etn/granby-clean-energy-careers-heat-pump-training/

05/27/2026

In 2025, MPE inspected more than 98% of its overhead system by drone.

That kind of proactive inspection means identifying damaged equipment, failing infrastructure, and vegetation risks before they cause an outage or a spark.

This is the kind of grant-funded investment that keeps your power on.

Learn more at mpei.com/wildfiresafety.

05/26/2026

Do you care about sustainability and affordability? Meet Eco-Friendly Alex.

Alex believes clean energy and a manageable bill can go hand in hand.
Rebates on energy audits, insulation, and efficiency upgrades. The Clean Power Program. And a path to 80% renewable energy by 2030 through MPE's partnership with Guzman Energy.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the lives lost in service to our country. 🇺🇸
MPE offices are closed for Memorial Day, but crews remain ready to respond to outages if needed. We will reopen tomorrow.

05/21/2026

Before wildfire season starts, MPE is already working to prevent it.

Every four years, our crews review the entire system to keep vegetation clear of power lines because contact between a branch and a live line can mean more than a flicker. In the right conditions, it can mean a wildfire.

Proactive vegetation management is one of the most important things we do. And you can help.
If there's a tree growing within 10 feet of a line near your property, let us know.

📞 Call 970-887-3378