Before the new year, CHELCO hosted a cooperative-wide, multi-day strategic planning session led by an industry facilitator. This process included sessions with employees and the Board to ensure a well-rounded perspective on where we are—and where we’re going.
Together, we reaffirmed CHELCO’s guiding purpose.
Mission: Enhance the quality of life for our members through the safe delivery of reliable and affordable energy with an unwavering commitment to our employees and local communities.
Based on feedback and analysis, we’ve set clear priorities over the next three years. These strategic goals will focus on industry transformation, system reliability, safety, workforce development, and technology innovation—ensuring your Cooperative continues to meet the evolving needs of the communities we power.
Here’s a look at our 2026-2028 Strategic Initiatives:
Reliability
We’re targeting aging substations and critical upgrades needed to respond to our fast-growing system, guided by multi-year construction plans and accurate forecasting. Our goal: maintain the high reliability you expect, without compromising fiscal responsibility.
Safety
Safety is at the heart of every operation. We’re fostering a transparent, judgment-free culture, sharing regular progress updates, and reinforcing safety through leadership, training, and daily practice.
Technology
From upgrading systems to introducing mobile workforce tools, we’re streamlining operations for efficiency and consistency.
Workforce
We’re investing in employee training, succession planning, and modern benefits to support a thriving workforce. Special emphasis is being placed on attracting new talent and encouraging growth from within.
Industry
As technology advances, demand for electricity accelerates, regulations evolve, and member expectations shift, we will closely monitor emerging trends and innovations that could impact how we deliver safe, reliable, and affordable power.
You can expect to hear more in the months ahead as we begin to put these plans into action. With your continued support, we remain focused on building a stronger future—together.
