The Western Markets Exploratory Group (WMEG) today announced the hiring of Utilicast, an energy consulting company, to evaluate regional market structures to improve affordability, reliability, and decarbonization opportunities across the West. The WMEG, which is made up of 14 western … Keep Reading

Pignataro selected vice chair by fellow board members FORT COLLINS, Colo., February 25, 2022 – During its board meeting on Thursday, the Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors elected Reuben Bergsten, director of utilities for the Town of Estes … Keep Reading

Companies continue to evaluate long-term market structures Denver (Jan. 25, 2022) – Xcel Energy-Colorado, Platte River Power Authority and Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC announced plans today to join the Western Energy Imbalance Service (WEIS) Market, operated by the Southwest … Keep Reading

250 MW of new solar generating capacity sought Note: This news release was updated Dec. 21 with corrected information regarding the battery energy storage component of the RFP. FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 15, 2021 – Platte River Power Authority this … Keep Reading

High school seniors now eligible to apply FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 7, 2021 – Students interested in pursuing careers in the electric energy industry are encouraged to apply for Platte River Power Authority’s Roy J. Rohla Memorial Scholarship. The annual … Keep Reading

Denver (October 5, 2021) --Several electric providers that serve millions of customers in the Western United States announced plans today to evaluate regional market solutions together. Members of the informal Western Markets Exploratory Group (WMEG) are exploring the potential for … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo., August 4, 2021 – Following a nationwide search process, Platte River Power Authority recently hired Melie Vincent to serve as the organization’s next chief operating officer (COO). “I am pleased to welcome Melie to our senior leadership … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 24, 2021 – Platte River Power Authority will use a low-flying helicopter to conduct an infrared scan of its electrical substations and transmission lines from approximately 8 a.m. until late afternoon on July 1. The purpose … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 4, 2021 – Platte River Power Authority and 174 Power Global (174PG), through their subsidiary BHS Solar, LLC, initiated the permitting process with Weld County planners to consider a utility scale solar generating installation. The proposed … Keep Reading

Rawhide Prairie Solar to produce 22 MW solar, 2 MWh battery storage FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 31, 2021 – Platte River Power Authority’s latest solar installation began commercial operation earlier this month, featuring the utility’s first use of battery storage, … Keep Reading