Kit Carson Electric Cooperative

About Kit Carson Electric Cooperative

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative based in Taos, NM, serving Taos, Colfax, and Rio Arriba Counties since 1944. With over 29,000 members, KCEC provides electricity and has expanded into internet and propane services. The cooperative is committed to community leadership in economic development and supports approximately 125 families through employment opportunities. KCEC also focuses on renewable energy, aiming for 100% daytime solar energy by 2022.

Products & Services

Electricity:Provides electric distribution services to over 29,000 members in Taos, Colfax, and Rio Arriba Counties, including renewable energy initiatives like solar power and microgrid projects.

Internet:Offers high-speed internet services through Kit Carson Internet, supported by over 2,900 miles of fiber optic lines built with a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Propane:Supplies propane services through Kit Carson Propane as part of its expanded infrastructure offerings.

Solar Energy Solutions:Focuses on solar energy production with a goal of 100% daytime solar energy by 2022, including net-metering and solar generation tracking.

Hydrogen Energy Production:Engages in green hydrogen energy production projects in Questa, NM.

Specialties

Electric Distribution Renewable Energy (Solar and Hydrogen) High-Speed Internet Infrastructure Propane Services Microgrid and Grid Resilience Projects

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 23000000 MR: - FA: $23 million FAN: 23000000	D: 2023-10-18 FD: 2023-10-18	1 investors

Grant Latest

2023-10-18

$23.0M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

B

Bobby Ortega

President

C

Cristobal Duran

Vice President

B

Bruce Jassman

Treasurer

M

Manuel Medina

Secretary, District 1

A

Arthur Rodarte

Board of Trustees, District 3

B

Bernie Torres

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