Grant and upgrade funding Opportunity: Leverage the recent $1M grant aimed at wildfire mitigation to propose complementary energy efficiency and resilience upgrades, such as smart grid enhancements, fire-surveillance infrastructure, or protective equipment for distribution lines.

On-bill financing expansion Opportunity: Build on HEA’s past on-bill financing program to cross-sell energy efficiency measures (insulation, efficient HVAC, LED retrofits) and advanced metering or demand response solutions to members who want budget-friendly upgrades.

Rural cooperative expansion Opportunity: Position scalable technology deployments (remote monitoring, outage management, drones for line inspection) to strengthen reliability across seven counties in Colorado and four counties in Nebraska, aligning with their mission of community well-being.

Digital modernization Opportunity: Offer integrated digital modernization services leveraging HEA’s tech stack—Drupal, WordPress, Microsoft 365, Pantheon, and security tools—to enhance member portals, communications, and cyber resilience for better member engagement and upsell potential.

Sustainability partnerships Opportunity: Propose climate and resilience partnerships (wildfire risk reduction, vegetation management, grid hardening) and renewable integration services to support their long-range community benefits and differentiate from peers.