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Construction Updates

2021 LPEA Construction Updates
Each year, LPEA tackles a full range of infrastructure improvement projects to deliver you more reliable power, regardless of weather or season. If a project impacts your property, we will notify you in advance. Our line crews do their best to minimize the impact of projects to landowners involved.

LPEA’s largest projects slated for 2021 are listed below. Click on the + to expand a project.

Pagosa Highlands Cable Replacement – Estimated Start Date: April/May 2021

The northern section of the Pagosa Highlands Subdivision is currently served by an outdated line, which causes safety and reliability concerns. There is a history of faults in the area causing lengthy outages and costly repairs. LPEA will update and replace 16,000 feet of line serving the area.

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Bodo Park – Estimated Start Date: TBD

To accommodate current developments and future growth in the Bodo Park area, LPEA will upgrade the electric infrastructure serving the area. The completion of this project is expected to save 7,600 kilowatt hours annually by reducing line losses.

Rockwood Cable Replacement – Estimated Start Date: TBD

The Village at Rockwood Subdivision is currently served by an outdated line, which has caused faults and outages in recent years. LPEA will update and replace more than 6,000 feet of underground line serving the area.

Durango West I Cable Replacement – Estimated Start Date: TBD

The Durango West I subdivision is currently served by an outdated line, which has caused faults and outages in recent years. Given the proximity of homes in the area, the existing line is buried under residential yards, which increases the complexity of the project. This is a multi-year, multi-phase project during which LPEA will update and replace more than 4,000 feet of underground line serving the area.

Lost Valley of the San Juan's Cable Replacement – Estimated Start Date: TBD

Lost Valley of the San Juan’s is currently served by a long, outdated, underground line. Recent road improvements by the United States Forest Service, and a desire to upgrade and improve the line, mean LPEA will move and replace roughly 7,400 feet of underground line serving the area.

HWY 550 Line Relocation Phase – Estimated Start Date: TBD

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is in the process of widening four miles of Highway 550 from Grandview to La Plata County Road 302. To accommodate this project, LPEA will move the existing line along Highway 550.

Ignacio 141 Reconductor – Estimated Start Date: TBD

The Ignacio 141 circuit serves the area along Highway 151 from Ignacio to Arboles. In LPEA’s continuing efforts to accommodate future growth in the area, we will improve the final 5-mile section of line that has not yet been updated. The completion of this project is expected to save more than 200,000 kilowatt hours annually – a $15,000 value – by reducing line losses.

Falfa 131 Reconductor – Estimated Start Date: TBD

Three miles of line will be upgraded to improve LPEA’s ability to redirect power in emergency situations. The completion of this project is expected to save 219,000 kilowatt hours annually – a more than $16,000 value – by reducing line losses.

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  • About Us
    • ABOUT LPEA
      • Code of Excellence
      • LPEA Information & Facts
      • Calendar of Events
      • Mission, Vision, Plan
      • LPEA History
      • Cooperative Difference and Principles
      • Power Supply
      • Leadership Team
      • Employment & Career Opportunities
      • Annual Reports
    • BOARD DIRECTORS
      • Board of Directors
      • Board of Directors Resources
      • Board of Directors Committees
      • Board Director Candidate Information
      • Annual Meeting
      • Voting Districts
    • POLICIES & REGULATIONS
      • LPEA Policies and Bylaws
  • Community
    • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
      • Round Up Foundation
      • Energy Outreach Colorado
      • Grant Programs
    • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
      • Educational Electricity Programs
      • Electric Utility Terms
      • Scholarships
      • Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
      • Youth Tour
        • 2019 Youth Tour Daily Blog
  • Electric Services
    • BILLING
      • Go Paperless!
      • Electric Energy Rates
      • Bill Pay Programs
      • How to Pay Your Bill
      • Late Payments and Bill Pay Assistance
      • Capital Credit Refunds
      • On-bill Financing Program
      • SmartHub Application
    • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
      • New Construction
      • Forms & Applications
      • AMI Meter Information
      • Time-of-Use Rate
      • Undergound Utility Line Location
    • COMMERCIAL SERVICE
      • Commercial Service
  • Member Services
    • REBATE PROGRAMS
      • LPEA Rebate Programs
      • Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heater
    • ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
      • Together We Save
      • Energy Conservation Tips
    • LIGHTING
      • Area Light Rental
    • GREEN POWER
      • Green Power Program
    • LOCAL RENEWABLE GENERATION
      • On-Site Net Metering Program
      • REC Payment & Tax Incentives
      • Renewable Generation Forms
      • Qualified Solar Installers
  • Safety
    • ELECTRICAL SAFETY
      • Surge Protectors
      • Electrical Safety Checklist
    • ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS
      • Indoor Electrical Safety Tips
      • Outdoor Electrical Safety Tips
      • Severe Weather Safety Tips
        • Lightning Safety
      • Generator Safety
  • News & Outage Center
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    • Construction Updates
    • LPEA Fact Checker
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