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News Releases

LPEA provides our cooperative members, local media and visitors with access to current LPEA news releases.

2021 News Releases 

  • 02/25/21 La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approves $7,950 in grants to local non-profits
  • 02/23/21 Candidate packets available for 2021 LPEA director election
  • 02/17/21 Durango School District 9-R wins competitive grant for district’s first electric school bus
  • 02/16/21 More than $64,500 in LPEA bill-assistance funds disbursed to 860 local families
  • 02/03/21 Durango City Council approves funding for city’s first-ever electric vehicle fast-charging station
  • 02/01/21 New electric vehicle charging station available in Bayfield
  • 01/28/21 LPEA Round Up Foundation Board approves $21,400 in grants to local non-profits 
  • 01/12/21 LPEA accepting applications for nine college scholarships; virtual information session slated for February 4, 2021

2020 News Releases 

  • 12/17/20 LPEA end-of-year statement on the status of future power supply discussions
  • 10/12/20 LPEA hosts virtual Town Hall Meetings
  • 09/16/20 LPEA board elects John Witchel as District 4 Director
  • ​​08/25/20 LPEA seeks applicants for Board of Directors seat
  • 07/27/20 LPEA takes next step in charting its energy future
  • 07/13/20 LPEA prevails in bid for a just and equitable exit charge from Tri-State

  • 06/17/20 LPEA begins Animas Substation improvement project July 6 and will reroute Animas City Mountain Trailhead

  • 05/16/20 LPEA 2020 Director Election Results Announced

  • 04/21/20 LPEA adjusts annual meeting plans in response to COVID-19 

  • 04/16/20 LPEA awards scholarships to seven local high school seniors 

  • 03/25/20 LPEA board delays rate increase and allocates $90,000 in special funds to support community during COVID-19

  • 03/23/20 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sides with LPEA;  rules complaint may proceed against power provider Tri-State

  • 03/19/20 LPEA temporarily suspends disconnects for non-payment of electric bills during COVID-19 pandemic

  • 03/18/20 Candidates for LPEA 2020 Board of Directors election verified

  • 03/13/20 LPEA implements Continuity of Operations Plan amidst growing Coronavirus concerns

  • 02/24/20 LPEA awards grants to support three local solar projects

  • 01/15/20 LPEA making rate changes to keep up with inflation, maintain and improve local electric grid

  • 01/15/20 LPEA supports Tri-State’s Responsible Energy Plan, but wants to see a local solution 

  • 01/06/20 College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association 

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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
      • 2020 Rate Increase Resources
    • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
      • New Construction
      • Forms & Applications
      • AMI Meter Information
      • Time-of-Use Program
      • 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
      • Photovoltaics
      • REC Payment & Tax Incentives
      • Renewable Generation Forms
  • 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
    • Latest News
    • LPEA Fact Checker
    • News Releases
    • WATT'S UP Member Newsletter
    • LPEA Wire Video Series
    • Outage Viewer Map
    • Power Outage Tips
    • Power Restoration Plan
    • Report An Outage
    • Standby Generator Requirements
    • Social Media Platforms
    • Outage Texting Service (OTS)
  • Contact Us