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Sen. Hickenlooper rebukes anti-renewable energy policies at Durango press conference

Solar power stakeholders stick up for threatened federal funding programs

DATE: Aug 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Move to redefine “harm” in Endangered Species Act may pose ecological risks

Only direct killing or collecting of species would still be outlawed under new definition

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

LPEA’s independence comes into view

La Plata Electric Association is well on its way toward a new energy future that embraces the benefits of market competition. LPEA recently announced several key milestones as it lines up a ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Colorado is reviewing future energy plans

Every few years, Colorado utilities have to prepare a plan detailing their anticipated future electric generation sources. This Energy Resource Plan lays out a utility’s road map for how it ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

DATE: Mar 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association will increase rates in 2025

Cooperative calling for a 7.7% uptick in upcoming year’s budget

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen to lead La Plata Electric Association

Denver senator who just won reelection will likely resign by Jan. 9

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s cash-for-gas-guzzlers program is a lot more popular than expected

It’s been a year since Colorado launched a program to offer lower-income drivers generous discounts on electric vehicles in exchange for ditching their old gas- or diesel-powered cars. So fa...

DATE: Sep 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News