The upcoming La Plata Electric Association election is an important but often overlooked election that can have a significant impact on our community.
This is a crucial time for LPEA. Renewable power is now less expensive than our traditional coal powered electricity. A report published last week by Moody’s Investors Service found that the coal plants that provide the electricity from our wholesale electric supplier, Tri-State Generation & Transmission, are more expensive than renewable energy.
However, Tri-State forecasts continued rate increases over the next 10 years because they have huge investments in coal-powered generation facilities. We need new leaders on the LPEA board who will promise to do all they can to allow us to access the new lower cost renewable power opportunities the changing market provides.
Tim Wheeler, a LPEA District 4 candidate, has promised to diligently pursue a future that moves us away from costly coal and toward lower cost and clean renewable power. This is the leadership I want on the LPEA Board. Please vote for Tim Wheeler
Hallie Slivon
Durango
