La Plata Electric Association

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LPEA, Empire look to drop electric rates

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

May 18, 2021

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Why local energy matters

As you may have noticed, campaign signs are popping back up on yards and curbs throughout the region – this…

May 15, 2021

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

LPEA: Too early to say if consumer costs will drop

April 30, 2021

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Six more electric co-ops seek Tri-State separation

joined by other providers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska

April 22, 2021

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Durango School District 9-R wins grant for an electric school bus

200 miles per charge, it will be able to handle most routes

February 20, 2021

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La Plata Electric Association sees state court as key in Tri-State contract buyout

Successful United Power case could lower exit fee for local co-op

February 18, 2021

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Ignacio opens first electric vehicle charging station

ports offer full charge in 4 to 6 hours

February 18, 2021

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Nearly $65,000 disbursed to LPEA members in need

helps customers struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic

February 16, 2021

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LPEA deals with outages across La Plata County

snow affects infrastructure

February 15, 2021

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Durango’s first fast-charging station for electric vehicles coming this summer

20 minutes, drivers can ‘fill up’

February 7, 2021

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Petition urges La Plata Electric Association to take lead on improving broadband

Internet speeds can diminish drastically just outside city limits

February 1, 2021

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New electric vehicle charging station available in Bayfield

charges offered through Labor Day

February 1, 2021

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LPEA Round Up provides $21,400 in grants to local nonprofits

Annie’s Orphans and Salvation Army among recipients

January 28, 2021

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La Plata Electric Association joins contract buyout lawsuit in Adams County

Brighton Power claims Tri-State illegally added three nonutility members

January 24, 2021

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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

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La Plata Electric Association issues capital credits

Members see either checks or deductions in November bills

December 8, 2020

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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

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Colorado Public Utility Commission dismisses LPEA complaint against Tri-State

agency says it lacks jurisdiction in contract buyout dispute

October 27, 2020

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Tri-State sets goal to reduce wholesale rates

Electricity provider opens path for more renewable power generation

October 18, 2020

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La Plata Electric Association board fills vacant seat

GitPrime executive will join electric co-op’s board

September 17, 2020

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LPEA buyout of Tri-State contract in federal agency’s hands

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules it has jurisdiction to determine cost of separation

September 5, 2020

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La Plata Electric Association effort to separate from Tri-State on pause

Colorado PUC will resume hearing about contract buyout Nov. 5

August 22, 2020

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Tri-State files appeals in LPEA contract buyout case

provider: State agency lacks jurisdiction

August 5, 2020

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State funding gives boost to two Durango projects

redevelopment and electric vehicle infrastructure moving ahead

July 31, 2020