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La Plata Electric Association

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

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

receives letter from United Power

December 7, 2018

Flock of geese knock out power line south of Durango

Flock of geese knock out power line south of Durango

90 homes lost electricity for more than five hours

December 5, 2018

LPEA in talks with Tri-State to accommodate solar companies

LPEA in talks with Tri-State to accommodate solar companies

Renewable energy would be sold to wholesale supplier, which would pass on costs

December 2, 2018

Citizens group challenges La Plata Electric Association decisions

Citizens group challenges La Plata Electric Association decisions

Petition questions rates and spending

December 2, 2018

LPEA deepens study of new electricity sources

LPEA deepens study of new electricity sources

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

November 25, 2018

La Plata Electric Association reports outage

La Plata Electric Association reports outage

115 members were without power Saturday morning

November 17, 2018

Have electric vehicles caught up to the Durango lifestyle?

Have electric vehicles caught up to the Durango lifestyle?

their mileage range expands, so does access to recreational opportunities

November 16, 2018

LPEA members to receive refunds

LPEA members to receive refunds

Cooperative retiring $5.3 million

October 24, 2018

Durango, region find LEDs to be a bright idea

Durango, region find LEDs to be a bright idea

Switching from incandescents expected to save $180K per year

October 10, 2018

LPEA gives more than $150,000 in donations to nonprofits

LPEA gives more than $150,000 in donations to nonprofits

Electric co-op helps with community projects

September 24, 2018

La Plata Electric Association CEO Mike Dreyspring to retire

La Plata Electric Association CEO Mike Dreyspring to retire

Dreyspring: Biggest challenge lies in preparing transition

September 21, 2018

LPEA studies power alternatives to wholesale supplier

LPEA studies power alternatives to wholesale supplier

Consultants will examine market, Tri-State contract

September 21, 2018

Power restored to 400 people in lower Animas Valley

Power restored to 400 people in lower Animas Valley

flooding conditions made restoration efforts difficult

LPEA announces renewable energy grant program

LPEA announces renewable energy grant program

will support nonprofits, sustainable electricity projects

La Plata Electric Association in talks with three solar developers

La Plata Electric Association in talks with three solar developers

Projects would not be subject to Tri-State limits

Electric fencing to protect LPEA substations from burrowing critters

Electric fencing to protect LPEA substations from burrowing critters

outages caused by animals seeking warmth is all too common

Power restored to more than 6,500 homes, businesses in eastern La Plata County

Pine River Times news

Power restored to more than 6,500 homes, businesses in eastern La Plata County

causes widespread outage

Crow blamed for widespread power outage in eastern La Plata County

Crow blamed for widespread power outage in eastern La Plata County

than 6,500 homes, businesses lose electricity for one hour Tuesday

No evidence of wrongdoing found during LPEA election

No evidence of wrongdoing found during LPEA election

Members alleged candidates improperly shared mailing addresses with third parties

In recount, Tim Wheeler wins LPEA seat

In recount, Tim Wheeler wins LPEA seat

17 votes separate candidates

La Plata Electric Association members allege campaign mailing lists improperly shared

La Plata Electric Association members allege campaign mailing lists improperly shared

says he has no evidence of a violation

La Plata Electric Association elects board members

La Plata Electric Association elects board members

district too close to call Saturday

LPEA customers encouraged to drop-off ballots in person

LPEA customers encouraged to drop-off ballots in person

Residents have until Friday or can attend annual meeting Saturday

Big bucks spent in LPEA election, but no disclosures required

Big bucks spent in LPEA election, but no disclosures required

can change campaign finance rules this year