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GRAHAM COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

PIMA, AZ · EIN 860079733 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.gce.coop
revenue
$16.7M
expenses
$16.6M
net assets
$26.3M
employees
49
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND RELIABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Graham County Electric Cooperative Inc. is a member-owned electric and water utility that provides services to its members in Graham County, Arizona. The cooperative focuses on maintaining and upgrading infrastructure, ensuring reliability, and engaging with the community through various initiatives and programs.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

AMI Technology Implementation
Installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or "Smart Meters" to provide remote metering capabilities, helping member-consumers save energy, water, and money.
Capital Credits
Distributes retained margins (surpluses) back to members based on their transactions with the cooperative, reflecting their ownership.
Metal Pole Replacement Program
Phasing out wood utility poles in favor of metal poles to enhance resilience against severe weather, particularly during monsoon seasons.
New Substation Construction
Building new substations, such as the Hooker Substation, to modernize the transmission system in remote areas and improve reliability.
Smart Thermostat Program
Offers members a program to install smart thermostats to help control energy use and electric bills.
SmartHub Program
Provides members with a smartphone app for bill payment options, energy use information, and other enhanced member services.
Water System Upgrades
Proposing significant upgrades to the water system to address growth, aging infrastructure, and enhance reliability.
Youth Programs and Scholarships
Invests in the future of its members by supporting youth programs and offering scholarships.
activities · 12 groups

what they do

  • Smart Metering and Energy Management Programs 9 activities
    • AMI Smart Meter Deployment and Infrastructure Modernization
      Deploys Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters across the service territory, with implementation ongoing through 2024, to enable remote metering and improve system reliability. Includes development of new substations like the Hooker Substation using modern technology.
    • Energy Management Programs
      Operates a "Smart Thermostat" program to help members control energy use and electric bills.
    • Energy Management Programs
      The cooperative operates a "Smart Thermostat" program to help members control energy use and electric bills.
    • Energy Management Programs
      Operates a "Smart Thermostat" program to help members control energy use and electric bills.
    • Energy Usage Monitoring and Alerts
      Provides members with daily and hourly energy usage data, bill notifications via email or text, and customizable energy usage alerts through online platforms and the SmartHub mobile app to help manage consumption and costs.
    • Implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
      Installs AMI (smart) meters across its service territory to provide remote metering capability and enable members to access daily and hourly energy usage data, receive bill notifications, and set custom energy usage alerts.
    • Implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
      Installs AMI (smart) meters across its service territory to provide remote metering capability and enable members to access daily and hourly energy usage data, receive bill notifications, and set custom energy usage alerts.
    • Implementing Smart Meter Technology
      The cooperative is installing AMI (smart) meters across its service territory and has implemented AMI technology to provide remote metering capability, allowing members to access daily and hourly energy usage data and receive custom energy usage alerts.
    • Smart Thermostat Program
      Operates a "Smart Thermostat" program that helps members monitor and control energy use and reduce electric bills through connected devices and usage optimization.
  • Accessible Outage Reporting Systems 6 activities
    • Customer Service and Outage Reporting
      Operates phone lines and digital tools via the SmartHub app for members to report power outages, submit service requests, and receive support. Maintains accessibility through direct contact and the Federal Information Relay Service (1-800-877-8339) for TTY/Voice communication.
    • Provide Accessibility and Customer Support
      Offers accessibility assistance through direct contact, phone support via the Federal Information Relay Service, and commits to correcting any identified website accessibility issues. Members can also report power outages and service interruptions through a dedicated phone line and the SmartHub mobile app.
    • Provide Accessibility and Customer Support
      Offers accessibility assistance through direct contact and phone support via the Federal Information Relay Service, commits to correcting website accessibility issues, operates a phone line for power outage reports, and enables members to report service interruptions and submit customer service requests through a mobile app.
    • Provide Customer Support and Accessibility
      Offers accessibility assistance through direct contact, phone support via the Federal Information Relay Service, and commits to correcting website accessibility issues. Members can report power outages and service interruptions via phone or the SmartHub mobile app.
    • Provide Member Support and Accessibility
      Operates a phone line for members to report power outages, offers accessibility assistance through direct contact and the Federal Information Relay Service, and commits to correcting website accessibility issues. Members can also report service interruptions and submit customer service requests through a mobile app.
    • Providing Customer Support and Accessibility
      The cooperative offers accessibility assistance through direct contact and phone support, commits to correcting website accessibility issues, operates a phone line for power outage reports, and enables members to report service interruptions and submit customer service requests through a mobile app.
  • Multi-Channel Utility Payment Processing 6 activities
    • Member Billing and Payment Services
      Offers comprehensive billing and payment options including online and automated phone payments, electronic funds transfer for automatic monthly payments, budget billing for eligible members, and immediate processing of payments. Members can access billing statements, payment history, and current balances online.
    • Offer Member Billing and Payment Options
      Provides various payment options including automatic monthly payments, online and automated phone payments, and budget billing. Members can also access online billing statements, payment history, and usage history.
    • Offer Member Payment and Billing Management Options
      Provides various payment options including automatic monthly payments, online and automated phone payments, and budget billing. Members can also access online billing statements, payment history, and usage history, and make secure online payments.
    • Offer Member Payment and Billing Management Options
      Provides various payment options including automatic monthly payments, online and automated phone payments, and budget billing. Members can also access online billing statements, payment history, and usage history.
    • Offer Member Payment and Billing Services
      Provides various payment options including automatic monthly payments, online and automated phone payments, and budget billing. Members can also access online billing statements, payment history, and usage history.
    • Offering Member Payment and Billing Options
      The organization provides various payment options including automatic monthly payments, online and automated phone payments, and budget billing. Members can also access online billing statements, payment history, and receive bill notifications.
  • Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Upgrades 5 activities
    • Improve Utility Infrastructure
      Conducts infrastructure upgrades including pole and line replacements, vegetation management, phasing out wood utility poles for metal ones, and developing new substations to improve service reliability and control costs. Also proposes significant water system upgrades to address growth and aging infrastructure.
    • Improve Utility Infrastructure
      Conducts infrastructure upgrades including pole and line replacements, vegetation management, phasing out wood utility poles for metal ones, and developing new substations to improve service reliability and control costs. The organization also proposes significant water system upgrades to address growth and aging infrastructure issues.
    • Improve Utility Infrastructure
      Conducts infrastructure upgrades including pole and line replacements, vegetation management, phasing out wood utility poles for metal ones, and developing new substations to improve service reliability and control costs. Also proposes significant water system upgrades to address growth and aging infrastructure.
    • Improving Utility Infrastructure
      The organization conducts infrastructure upgrades, including pole and line replacements, vegetation management, and phasing out wood utility poles for metal ones, to improve service reliability and control costs. They have also developed and implemented new substations and proposed significant water system upgrades.
    • Utility Infrastructure Upgrades
      Conducts ongoing upgrades to electric and water infrastructure, including pole and line replacements (phasing out wood poles for metal), vegetation management, and proposed water system improvements to support growth and aging systems.
  • Capital Credit Allocation and Retirement 4 activities
    • Capital Credits Management
      Calculates annual capital credit allocations for members and sends notices accordingly. Maintains a publicly accessible, searchable online database of unclaimed capital credits in compliance with Arizona law.
    • Manage Capital Credits
      Calculates annual capital credit allocations, sends notices to members, and maintains a searchable online database of unclaimed capital credits in compliance with Arizona law.
    • Manage Capital Credits
      Calculates annual capital credit allocations, sends notices to members, and maintains a searchable online database of unclaimed capital credits in compliance with Arizona law.
    • Managing Capital Credits
      The cooperative calculates and allocates annual capital credits to members and maintains a searchable online database of unclaimed capital credits in compliance with Arizona law.
  • Fire Department Support Services 4 activities
    • Community Development and Support
      Helps lead efforts to renovate the Pima Fire Station by securing funding and community support, and offers youth programs and scholarships to support the development of young members in the community.
    • Community Development and Youth Programs
      The organization supports community development by helping to renovate the Pima Fire Station and offers youth programs and scholarships to foster the development of young members.
    • Community Development and Youth Programs
      Operates an Operation Round-Up program, offers youth programs and scholarships, and helps lead efforts to renovate the Pima Fire Station by securing funding and community support.
    • Community Engagement and Local Development Support
      Supports local community development initiatives, such as leading efforts to renovate the Pima Fire Station by securing funding and community support.
  • Utility Infrastructure & Service Expansion 4 activities
    • Electric and Water Utility Service Provision
      Provides electric and water utility services to members across its service territory, including new construction service connections and expansion of service areas to increase access.
    • Provide Electric and Water Utility Services
      Provides electric and water utility services to members, including service connection for new construction and expanding the geographic area served by the cooperative.
    • Provide Electric and Water Utility Services
      Provides electric and water utility services to members, including service connection for new construction and expanding the geographic area served by the cooperative.
    • Providing Electric and Water Utility Services
      GRAHAM COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC provides electric and water utility services to its members, including service connection for new construction and expanding its geographic service area.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Community Development and Youth Programs
      Operates an Operation Round-Up program, offers youth programs and scholarships, and helps lead efforts to renovate local community facilities by securing funding and support.
  • Electric Bill Round-Up Programs 1 activity
    • Operation Round-Up Program Administration
      Administers the Operation Round-Up program, approved in February 2017, which rounds up member bills to support community assistance initiatives.
  • Website Accessibility Compliance 1 activity
    • Website Accessibility Commitment
      Commits to maintaining website accessibility for all users and correcting any identified accessibility issues.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Youth Development and Workforce Capacity Building
      Supports youth development through scholarships and youth programs. Commits to fostering an inclusive work environment for employees.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Advocacy for Rural Electric Cooperatives
      Engages in advocacy by visiting legislators to discuss policy issues and promote the importance of electric cooperative services in rural communities.
    • Advocacy for Rural Electric Cooperatives
      Visits legislators to discuss issues and the importance of electric cooperative services to rural communities.
    • Advocate for Electric Cooperatives
      Visits legislators to discuss issues and emphasize the importance of electric cooperative services to rural communities.
    • Advocate for Rural Electric Cooperatives
      Visits legislators to discuss issues and emphasize the importance of electric cooperative services to rural communities.
    • Advocating for Rural Electric Cooperatives
      The cooperative visits legislators to discuss issues and emphasize the importance of electric cooperative services to rural communities.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$16.73M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$16.31M97%
Investment income$118K1%
Other revenue$305K
expenses
Total expenses$16.57M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$2.97M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$52.33M
Cash$434K
Investments$13.61M
Liabilities$26.04M
Net assets$26.30M
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 19
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFFREY GRAY CEO 50 $342K
RUSTY SHERMAN OPERATIONS MANAGER 50 $177K
WESTON REIDHEAD SUPERINTENDENT 50 $157K
TRENT BINGHAM SUPERINTENDENT 50 $155K
JUAN CARREON WELDER JOURNEYMAN 52 $144K
MANUEL TALAVERA FOREMAN 46 $141K
THAN ASHBY CFO 50 $132K
TOMMY CLONTS DIRECTOR 3 $7K
JIM BRYCE SECRETARY 2 $7K
GENE ROBERT LARSON DIRECTOR 2 $7K
STEPHEN HOOPER DIRECTOR 2 $6K
DENNIS JACOB DIRECTOR 2 $6K
GERALD SCHMIDT DIRECTOR 1 $5K
MARK CLARIDGE VICE PRESIDENT 2 $5K
REUBEN MCBRIDE PRESIDENT 10 $5K
CHRISTOPHER CLARIDGE DIRECTOR 2 $4K
JEFF LARSON GCU PRESIDENT 2 $4K
MICHAEL CROCKETT GCU SECRETARY 2 $4K
LARRY MORRIS GCU DIRECTOR 2 $2K
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Arizona Revised Statutes Government — Complies with Section 10-2071(E) by maintaining a public database of unclaimed capital credits
  • Arizona’s Electric Cooperatives Coalition — GCEC leadership participates in statewide legislative meetings representing and collaborating with Arizona’s Electric Cooperatives.
  • Federal Information Relay Service Partner — Partner for providing TTY/Voice communication support to users needing accessibility assistance.
  • GCU Partner — Includes members of GCU as eligible for Budget Billing, indicating a partnership or shared membership system.
  • SmartHub Partner — Technology platform partner providing online and mobile account management services for members.
  • Southwest Gas Partner — Provides gas system service in areas previously or additionally served by GCEC.
  • USDA Government — Operates programs that Graham County Electric Cooperative Inc. participates in or administers, and is subject to USDA civil rights regulations and policies.