Electricity production and distribution

Local News

U.S. shift away from coal hits tribal community in New Mexico

Realities of closing San Juan plant and mine setting in for surrounding communities

October 3, 2022

Regional News

Industry shake-ups have delayed or canceled many utility solar projects in Colorado

least 10 large-scale installations have been scrapped or postponed

September 30, 2022

Local News

So you’re thinking about an electric car. How easy is it to get juiced in La Plata County?

Durango and its partners say they are prepared to meet growing demands of electrification

June 22, 2022

Regional News

‘It’s our new cash crop’: A land rush for renewable energy is transforming the Eastern Plains

A race to meet Colorado climate goals has led to a flurry of wind and solar activity

June 20, 2022

Local News

La Plata Electric Association cancels director elections

Candidates in all four districts ran unopposed

March 18, 2022

Local News

La Plata Electric Association votes to buy-down contract with Tri-State, opening door to more renewables

low-carbon energy partners expected to save co-op $7 million a year

February 16, 2022

Local News

LPEA in negotiations with Crossover Energy to provide partial power supply

Partnership could save co-op $7 million annually, and help meet environmental goals early

October 26, 2021

Local News

Can LPEA, Tri-State agree to partial contract buyout?

power suppliers interested in delivering renewables to local co-op

July 31, 2021

Local News

Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects

Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc.

July 3, 2021

Local News

LPEA election results favor incumbents

1 newcomer, Ted Compton, will represent Durango

June 18, 2021

Local News

LPEA fields three complaints of election violations

Ballots to fill four seats will be counted Thursday

June 17, 2021

Local News

LPEA candidate violates election rule

Waters: ‘I in no way ever intended to do anything wrong’

May 25, 2021

Local News

La Plata Electric Association bills will be lower in June

passes on $1.5 million in wholesale electricity credits to members

May 19, 2021

Local News

Federal agency rejects Tri-State’s buyout policy

says proposal imposes excessive and unjustified barriers to utility members

May 19, 2021

Local News

LPEA, Empire look to drop electric rates

co-ops seek to pass on savings after wholesale power rates drop

May 18, 2021

Local News

Tri-State board OKs 2% drop in wholesale electricity rates

LPEA: Too early to say if consumer costs will drop

April 30, 2021

Local News

Six more electric co-ops seek Tri-State separation

joined by other providers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska

April 22, 2021

Local News

LPEA deals with outages across La Plata County

snow affects infrastructure

February 15, 2021

Local News

La Plata Electric Association joins contract buyout lawsuit in Adams County

Brighton Power claims Tri-State illegally added three nonutility members

January 24, 2021

Business

New Mexico utility has plan for growing electric vehicle use

Some of the recently installed electric vehicle charging stations at the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe, New Mexico. State…

December 22, 2020

Local News

La Plata Electric Association will offer plan to buyout Tri-State contract

Co-op’s deadline to submit method to federal energy agency is Jan. 29

December 16, 2020

Local News

La Plata Electric Association issues capital credits

Members see either checks or deductions in November bills

December 8, 2020

Business

Tri-State to cut greenhouse gases in Colorado by turning to renewable power

Electricity provider targets 80% cut in emissions by 2030

November 23, 2020

Local News

Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels

Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs

November 2, 2020