La Plata Electric Association

LPEA sues Tri-State over exit terms

After four years, power co-op still has no estimate of cost to break contract

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tri-State announces early closures of coal plants

La Plata Electric pushes back, saying it should decide its own future

DATE: Dec 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA sells communications company as part of strategic move

Board of directors have goal to pursue funding for broadband connections for all members

DATE: Nov 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Strong winds, broken tree branch knock out power to 10,000 LPEA customers

Meteorologist says ‘downburst’ likely cause of sudden gusts in Durango area

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Planning Commission approves LPEA Sunnyside solar project

Residents worry about industrial noise, wildlife disturbance and impact to community character

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tri-State proposes rate increase impacting La Plata Electric Association

Inflationary expenses push company to submit new formula rate filing

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Neighbors object to LPEA solar project planned for south of Durango

Invoking a common refrain, homeowners worried about viewscape, property values

DATE: Jun 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association seeks approval for first solar project south of Durango

9-acre array would generate 1.7 megawatts of power

DATE: Jun 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

David Luschen wins La Plata Electric Association District 4 race

Bylaw amendment handily approved by members with 3,973 votes in favor

DATE: Jun 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA says proposed bylaw amendment aims to clarify deadlines and reflect state laws

Power cooperative is attempting to clear up confusion in regulatory articles

DATE: May 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA director candidates face off as election gets underway

Ballots were sent this week and should be arriving in mailboxes

DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA cancels three uncontested races; one remains competitive

All members will receive ballots with a proposed bylaw amendment

DATE: Apr 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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