LPEA Spotlight

Jun 29 2021

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July LPEA Spotlight

By Emelie Frojen | LPEA Spotlight | No Comments

LPEA Election Results We’re thrilled that the LPEA elections resulted in a majority board supportive of local renewable energy. The results were: District 1 (Archuleta County): incumbent Kirsten Skeehan (1,281 votes) defeated Veronica Medina (434 votes). District 2 (south and…

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Jun 01 2021

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Transparency, Rate Reductions, & the 2021 LPEA Election

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Mar 30 2021

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Co-op Reform & Emissions Reductions Bills in the Colorado Legislature

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Nov 28 2020

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Tri-State Plans to Cut Emissions But Flaws Are Exposed

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Nov 06 2020

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Colorado Emissions Roadmap a Chance for Cleaner Power

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Sep 30 2020

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Waiting for a Verdict

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Sep 01 2020

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Another FERC Curveball

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Jul 24 2020

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Colorado PUC Sides With LPEA

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Jun 30 2020

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Tri-State Files First Phase of Resource Plan

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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May 31 2020

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Race to the PUC

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Feb 26 2020

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Unsolved Problems

By Katie Pellicore | Energy Transition, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Jan 24 2020

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Tri-State Reveals New Energy Plan

By Katie Pellicore | Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Dec 19 2019

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A Recap of LPEA’s Year

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Nov 26 2019

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LPEA Files With PUC for Just Exit Charge

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Oct 25 2019

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Tri-State’s FERC Application Denied

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Sep 11 2019

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Opportunities for Change

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Aug 28 2019

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Interventions and Rulemakings for Tri-State

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Jul 25 2019

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Tensions Rise with Big Shifts at Tri-State

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | 2 Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Jun 27 2019

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Tri-State Seeks FERC Regulation

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | One Comment

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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May 29 2019

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New Beginnings at LPEA

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Apr 29 2019

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Power Supply Committee Gives Recommendations

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | One Comment

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Apr 16 2019

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Congress Investigates Tri-State for Role in Secretive Lobbying Group

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Apr 01 2019

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Are we really Better Together?

By Katie Pellicore | LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Feb 28 2019

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LPEA is listening to you

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Jan 22 2019

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LPEA Sets Carbon Reduction Goal

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | 2 Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Dec 20 2018

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Tri-State in Trouble

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | One Comment

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Nov 30 2018

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LPEA hires consultants to research energy supply options

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | One Comment

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Sep 17 2018

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You did it! LPEA board launches investigation of energy supply options

By Emily Bowie | LPEA Spotlight | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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May 23 2018

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A new year at LPEA

By Emily Bowie | Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Apr 27 2018

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Did you get your LPEA ballot?

By Emily Bowie | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy | No Comments

Around  800 ballots were not delivered on time. If you didn't receive yours (or if you threw it away), call LPEA immediately. LPEA: (970) 247-5786 Did you vote yet?! If you...

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Apr 12 2018

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Renewable Randy and the Tri-State Façade

By Emily Bowie | LPEA Spotlight | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Feb 28 2018

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The questions between the statements

By Emily Bowie | LPEA Spotlight | 2 Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Feb 21 2018

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LPEA approves energy supply review subcommittee

By Emily Bowie | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Feb 18 2018

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La Plata Electric Association grapples with era of change

By Mark Pearson | Climate Change, Coal, Durango Herald Column, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | One Comment

It’s a challenging time for La Plata Electric Association. The electric utility world is undergoing a classic technology disruption, where rapid advances threaten to upend decades-old business models. LPEA is locked into a contract for the next 30 years with…

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Feb 15 2018

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LPEA to vote on future of long-term energy supply review

By Emily Bowie | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight | 7 Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Jan 26 2018

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Why does LPEA need a long-term strategy review?

By Emily Bowie | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | One Comment

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Jan 04 2018

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We’ve lost democratic control of our power supply

By Emily Bowie | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | 2 Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Dec 15 2017

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If (how) LPEA can measure the health impacts of coal

By Emily Bowie | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight | 6 Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Nov 21 2017

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What do renewable energy advocates actually want?

By Emily Bowie | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight | 6 Comments

This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)* Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...

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Oct 26 2017

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Three Steps Forward – LPEA Spotlight: Oct ‘17

By Emily Bowie | Climate Change, Coal, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | One Comment

Photo: Anna Peterson   Last week, we took three big steps toward a local, renewable energy future. We unveiled the extent of grassroots support in Durango, gained the City of Durango as an enthusiastic ally, and finally felt a breeze…

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