Updated agreements renew collaborative effort between wholesale electric provider and owner communities FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Today, the Town of Estes Park and the cities of Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland signed an extension of the organic contract that established … Keep Reading

Interview with: Brant Duncan, Brett Johnson, Jacen Kamtz, Everitt Pettit, Danielle Sosa, Albert Rodriguez-Caro It was a mystery, a wet road on a bone-dry summer weekend at Rawhide Energy Station. Operations staff noticed that the main road into the plant … Keep Reading

When you picture a transmission system engineer, you might imagine someone crunching data behind a desk. While Michael Cabida, operations engineer II, does plenty of that, what makes him stand out isn’t just his technical expertise — it’s his ability … Keep Reading

Interview with: Bryce Brady and Zach Borton The energy landscape is changing faster than ever, and Platte River is leading the charge. One of the most exciting tools in this transformation is a virtual power plant (VPP): a sophisticated system … Keep Reading

A bold vision took shape in the late 1970s, one that would power communities for generationsand reflect the foresight of Platte River Power Authority and its partners. On Sept. 27, 1979, theYampa Project’s first generating unit was dedicated at Craig … Keep Reading

Rating reflects consistently strong financial performance FORT COLLINS, Colo., – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Platte River Power Authority’s power revenue bonds at AA with a Stable Outlook, recognizing the organization’s strong financial performance. “This affirmation from Fitch demonstrates our commitment … Keep Reading

Five utilities, one purpose: the power of public power FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Platte River Power Authority proudly joins the American Public Power Association and communities across the nation in celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 5–11, 2025. This annual recognition … Keep Reading