Have Time, Will Travel

Imagine traveling back to the past or into the future. What does the world of energy look like there? Is there any electricity? If so, how is it generated? How scarce is it? How much does it cost? What do people do to conserve it, or do they try to at all? Is that world better or worse than the one we live in today? How would you improve it? 

You, the Energetic Representative

Many politicians are known for signature issues, like health care, national defense, trade and tax policies or energy policy. Imagine you are a US senator from Colorado whose signature issue is national energy policy. Explain what your positions are and why they will benefit Colorado and the United States as a whole. Remember, your choices today will likely affect your children and grandchildren. 

Your Not-for-Profit Short List (in essay form)

Mountain Parks Electric is a not-for-profit business. Any profit MPE earns is returned to the people who purchase electricity from us or is invested in infrastructure (poles, wires, substations, etc.). Write a short essay in 500 words or less describing what kinds of businesses, in your opinion, would be best as not-for-profit businesses. Explain why. 

Choose Your Own Path

Got a better idea? Write about electric vehicles, renewable generation or any compelling and relevant energy-related essay and submit it along with your application.  

Lights, Camera, Action!

Not a writer? Create a ten-minute video on what you would change in your home to conserve on energy.

Did You Attach Your Essay or Video Submission?

Be sure to use the proper attachment option below. If you are unable to keep our file size below 20MB, please contact Raymond for instructions at memberrelations@mpei.com.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: The first Friday in January.

MPE will contact you if you win.

Good Luck!