Deseret Power
Deseret Power is a regional generation and transmission cooperative meeting the power requirements of its six member retail systems, and selling surplus power to municipalities, power marketers and other wholesale electric systems in five states.
Beginning with a 25.1% interest in the Hunter II power plant, Deseret has grown into an integrated power producer in Utah. With corporate offices in South Jordan, Utah, Deseret owns 223 miles of transmission lines and 550 MW of generation.
Deseret's primary generating resource, the Bonanza Power Plant, is consistently ranked in the top environmentally clean coal fired plants in the U.S. and was the number one plant for availability in 2001 and 2002.
As a cooperative, Deseret is owned by its member systems. Deseret's cooperative organization, combined with its vertical integration, positions Deseret to provide member/owners, partners, and customers of all sizes competitive and stable power rates.
Integration
Two factors set Deseret apart from many other power companies, contributing to consistently low power prices for members.
Vertical Integration
Many companies rely on outside sources for raw materials and transportation. Deseret is different — we own and operate the primary assets and services necessary for the entire process, from the mine where coal is extracted to the power lines that transmit electricity. There's little reliance on outside companies, and everything is done at cost, resulting in stable operating costs and price stability regardless of market changes.
Cooperative Ownership Structure
Deseret is organized as a cooperative — a nonprofit corporation owned by its members. As a cooperative, Deseret avoids the pressure to provide profits for outside shareholders. All profits are kept within the Deseret member system, producing a strong financial platform that ensures reliable, member-responsive performance while generating electricity at low, competitive prices.
In inflation-adjusted terms, members are actually paying less for their power now than they did in 1985.
Member Cooperatives
Deseret Power is a generation and transmission cooperative formed in 1978 by six rural electric cooperatives. Together these co-ops serve over 45,000 customers in Utah and surrounding states. Unlike investor-owned utilities, co-ops are owned by those they serve — co-op customers are the owners.
| Member Cooperative | Main Office | State |
|---|---|---|
| Bridger Valley Electric | 40014 Business Loop I-80 | Wyoming |
| Dixie Power | 71 E. Highway 56 | Utah |
| Garkane Energy | 120 W. 300 S. | Utah |
| Moon Lake Electric | 800 West Hwy 40 | Utah |
| Mt. Wheeler Power | 1600 Great Basin Blvd | Nevada |
Bridger Valley Electric
40014 Business Loop I-80, Lyman, WY 82937
Dixie Power
71 E. Highway 56, Beryl, UT 84714
Garkane Energy
120 W. 300 S., Loa, UT 84747
Moon Lake Electric
800 West Hwy 40, Roosevelt, UT 84066
Mt. Wheeler Power
1600 Great Basin Blvd, Ely, NV 89301
Each member is given an equal voice in company affairs, so decisions reflect the desires of consumers, not investors. As a result, power is provided at low cost, and the margins above cost are returned to the individual members.