SLV REC reports $850,000 in grants, flags wildfire and cyber risks

Mar 4, 2026

San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative told commissioners it received $850,000 in grants and is investing in wildfire mitigation, cyber-security planning and pilot AI projects for customer service; the co-op warned state clean-energy policies could push rates higher.

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Eric Eriksen, CEO of San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, told the Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners on March 4 that SLV REC was awarded $850,000 in grants and is deploying the funds toward wildfire mitigation and technology improvements.

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