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 Tri-State funds electric water heating project for La Plata County residents Energy-efficient heaters to be installed in Animas View mobile homes January 15, 2022
Local News La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation approves $118,754 in grants to nonprofits Funding comes, in part, from members who donated on their bills December 31, 2021
Local News La Plata Electric Association reports widespread outages Christmas Eve uncertain when it will finish repairs December 25, 2021
Regional News United Power makes good on threat to break its contract with Tri-State Generation 103,000 customers, United Power accounts for 20% of Tri-State’s business December 20, 2021
Local News Thousands lose power in Archuleta, La Plata counties Wet, heavy snow weighs on lines and snaps tree branches across LPEA service area December 11, 2021
Local News Will a flood of federal money finally fix broadband in Southwest Colorado? Experts say it helps, but a local effort and new ideas are needed December 1, 2021
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 LPEA to offer free, energy-efficient equipment to income-qualified customers may be able to upgrade to air-source heat pump water heaters October 13, 2021
Local News Power outage hits about 1,200 LPEA customers Tuesday morning in northeast Durango homes had electricity restored after nearly hour-long outage October 12, 2021
Local News LPEA closes mile-long section of Animas River Trail to update power lines spans from La Plata County Humane Society to Baker Lane October 8, 2021
Local News La Plata Electric Association will present partial contract options next month at town halls Meetings will discuss financial options for moving to a low-carbon provider September 28, 2021
Local News At LPEA and Empire Electric, wildfires are front and center California blazes put a focus on utilities’ exposure to losses during blazes September 3, 2021
Local News EV fast-charging station installed at Purgatory Resort area partners with electric co-op to help complete quick-charge corridor September 1, 2021
Local News LPEA seeks to play greater role in boosting broadband services for members Electric co-op sets 2030 goal to improve infrastructure, without rate increase August 27, 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 Power restored after five hours in south Durango Walmart, Home Depot and businesses in Bodo Industrial Park impacted June 22, 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 candidates urge voting in final days before election Ballots due by 4 p.m. Wednesday June 13, 2021
Local First Nonprofit organizations play key role in setting policies that benefit our community One of the most important roles of non-profit organizations is to advocate for overarching policies and goals on issues that… June 12, 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