La Plata Electric Association - The Durango Herald

Science center celebrates local electrical heritage

Powerhouse illuminates machinery of modernity

DATE: Oct 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Raccoon causes power outage

A raccoon interfered with equipment at the La Plata Electric Association substation in Bodo Park early today, knocking out power to 450 customers in the La Posta Road area, south of Durango....

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Accident results in Hesperus power outage

Probably caused by medical condition

DATE: Oct 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA announces money back for members

La Plata Electric Association customers in La Plata and Archuleta counties are due for a credit during the November billing cycle if they have paid an electric bill since at least 2013. ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arrr! LPEA has pirate-themed Halloween for kids

La Plata Electric Association offices in Durango and Pagosa Springs will host free open houses for kids on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The addresses of the offices are...

DATE: Oct 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smart-meter foes voice their outrage

LPEA customers oppose upcharge for visiting homes

DATE: Oct 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Party to mark 1st solar garden

A party is scheduled for Oct. 28 to mark the completion of the first solar garden in La Plata County. The garden and the party – food, drinks and good company are free – are at 809 County Ro...

DATE: Oct 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hearing Thursday on LPEA smart meters

La Plata Electric Association board members will hear public comment Thursday, starting at 5:30 p.m. on what fee to charge for reading electric meters at homes of customers who reject the in...

DATE: Oct 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scammers posing as LPEA workers

For the third time in 10 months, scammers are posing as representatives of La Plata Electric Association, threatening to cut off power because of a delinquent account. LPEA custom...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two hearings on smart meters

La Plata Electric Association has scheduled two meetings to hear public comment on the anticipated meter-reading fee for customers who don’t accept installation of a smart meter. ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA promotes billing clerk

La Plata Electric Association has promoted billing clerk Ashley Tokarczyk to accounting clerk. In her new position, Tokarczyk, who has been with LPEA since June, will be responsib...

DATE: Sep 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News