La Plata Electric Association

Local News

La Plata Electric votes to raise revenue; rate increase expected in April

funds needed to cover projected deficit, provide cushion in budget

December 21, 2019

Local News

Power restored to about 1,000 homes before nightfall Sunday

was caused after a pole broke in southwest La Plata County

December 2, 2019

Local News

Power likely to remain out in S.W. La Plata County until 6:30 p.m.

crews working to replace broken power pole

December 1, 2019

Local News

LPEA could add a solar garden after Tri-State vote

2 megawatts would not be enough to reach co-op’s carbon-cutting goal

November 24, 2019

Local News

La Plata Electric Association files with state for buyout number to leave power supplier

Co-op asks for estimate to weigh options

November 7, 2019

Local News

Frequent power outages around Hermosa spark investigation

says it is trying to find fault in system

November 6, 2019

Local News

La Plata Electric commits to exploring options to cut carbon

CEO wants to develop vision for co-op’s territory

August 31, 2019

Southwest Life

LPEA spends $800,000 a year to protect birds from electrocution

Southwest Colorado co-op hopes project will be finished by 2020

August 15, 2019

Local News

Delta-Montrose Electric prohibited from helping LPEA exit Tri-State

Requirement ‘unexpected and odd,’ says official with local co-op

July 30, 2019

Local News

Settlement in Tri-State buyout case may not help LPEA

case could have set precedent

July 17, 2019

Local News

LPEA still pursuing buyout, despite Tri-State vote to seek federal regs

co-op worried move could complicate efforts to leave energy supplier

July 12, 2019

Local News

Does Tri-State’s energy policy deter co-ops from battery investment?

bill aims to increase storage access for rural electric cooperatives

July 10, 2019

Local News

Tri-State votes to pursue federal regulation, despite requests for delay

could make buyout tougher for member co-ops

July 10, 2019

Local News

La Plata Electric Association requests buyout estimate from Tri-State

Co-op concerned Tri-State is seeking federal regulation

July 6, 2019

Local News

Lawmakers chide Tri-State for not disclosing federal regulation plans

calls for more time to study new rules

July 5, 2019

Local News

About 1,500 people in Animas Valley lose electricity

Plata Electric reports all power restored by 4 p.m.

June 19, 2019

Local News

La Plata Electric Association warns of new scam

target appears to be residents and retail businesses

June 17, 2019

Local News

Flyovers offer bird’s-eye view for Assessor’s Office, emergency personnel

photography transforms the way the county can look at properties

June 8, 2019

Pine River Times news

Flyovers offer bird’s-eye view for Assessor’s Office, emergency personnel

photography transforms the way the county can look at properties

June 8, 2019

Local News

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

says deal lacked meaningful detail

May 29, 2019

Local First

The push for local, renewable energy

Why would a group like Local First work on energy issues? Here’s why: the Local First mission takes into account…

May 18, 2019

Local News

Tri-State lobbying group that fought Clean Air Act dissolves

LPEA’s energy supplier previously funded firm

May 16, 2019

Local News

La Plata Electric Association releases salary for new CEO

Co-op board votes to disclose compensation

May 15, 2019

Local News

State emission goals could help LPEA cut carbon

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

May 5, 2019