Electricity production and distribution

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LPEA blasts Tri-State for seeking federal rate structure

supplier wants one set of rules

June 28, 2019

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Tri-State turns down hundreds of millions in renewable energy investment

says deal lacked meaningful detail

May 29, 2019

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Tri-State lobbying group that fought Clean Air Act dissolves

LPEA’s energy supplier previously funded firm

May 16, 2019

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State emission goals could help LPEA cut carbon

of Tri-State says co-op is working to meet new standards

May 5, 2019

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La Plata Electric’s energy supplier funded firm that fought clean air rules

Industry group subject of congressional investigation

April 22, 2019

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LPEA board members’ spending varies widely

Expenses differ based on travel, training and responsibilities

April 21, 2019

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La Plata Electric could save money if it left energy supplier

Estimated cost of a buyout not released to the public

April 17, 2019

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Tri-State vote could bring LPEA closer to more renewable energy

change approved 42-1 by electric co-ops

April 6, 2019

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La Plata Electric Association: Trees near power lines pose wildfire risk

Previous policy required creating minimum clearance

March 29, 2019

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LPEA candidates weigh renewable energy vs. keeping rates low

candidates vie for three open seats on board of directors

March 29, 2019

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Faulty wire causes power outage in Animas Valley

A faulty wire caused a power outage Friday afternoon in the Animas Valley.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The outage occurred about…

March 22, 2019

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Should LPEA voters decide buyout question? Board members say ‘no’

Proposal fails in tie vote on 12-member panel

March 20, 2019

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Seven candidates to seek election to LPEA board of directors

Electric co-op wrestles with how to use more renewable energy

March 12, 2019

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Seven candidates to seek election to LPEA board of directors

Electric co-op wrestles with how to use more renewable energy

March 4, 2019

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Power outage resolved in Animas Valley

of outage unknown

February 16, 2019

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Electrical co-op challenges Tri-State buyout offer

Utilities Commission says it has authority to hear dispute

February 15, 2019

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Montezuma County’s hopes for solar power begin to dim

Company interested, but power purchase agreement is needed

January 28, 2019

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Loose wire, not snow, responsible for power outages

Residents should be wary of transformers

January 2, 2019

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Co-op seeks to change Tri-State rules to boost renewable energy buying power

receives letter from United Power

December 7, 2018

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LPEA deepens study of new electricity sources

Consultants will also look at value of contract with current power supplier

November 25, 2018

Regional News

Closing generating station could have huge economic impacts

The closure of the San Juan Generating Station, which provides electricity to an estimated 2 million customers in the Southwest,…

September 30, 2018

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La Plata Electric Association CEO Mike Dreyspring to retire

Dreyspring: Biggest challenge lies in preparing transition

September 21, 2018

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LPEA studies power alternatives to wholesale supplier

Consultants will examine market, Tri-State contract

September 21, 2018

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La Plata Electric Association in talks with three solar developers

Projects would not be subject to Tri-State limits

July 6, 2018