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

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

Tim Blodgett completes wholesale utility’s senior leadership team FORT COLLINS, Colo., – Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) recently hired Tim Blodgett to serve as chief strategy officer (CSO). The position will play a critical role in defining strategies, identifying … Keep Reading

Over 60 teams apply STEM principles to competition hosted by Platte River Power Authority FORT COLLINS, Colo., – Platte River Power Authority’s (Platte River) 6th annual NoCo Time Trials crossed the finish line May 3 with awards ceremonies crowning several … Keep Reading

Board of directors unanimously accepts 2024 annual report FORT COLLINS, Colo., – Platte River Power Authority’s Board of Directors unanimously accepted the utility’s 2024 Annual Report on Thursday, April 24. Platte River is actively pursuing a 100% noncarbon energy mix … Keep Reading

Battery project is key to maintaining reliability as utility builds noncarbon energy future FORT COLLINS, Colo., – Platte River Power Authority, the wholesale public power provider owned by Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, is working with Weld Energy … Keep Reading

Jeni Arndt of the City of Fort Collins and Gary Hall of the Town of Estes Park FORT COLLINS, Colo., – At Platte River Power Authority’s first board meeting of 2025, the board of directors elected Jeni Arndt, mayor of … Keep Reading

Mark Weiss joins wholesale utility’s senior leadership team FORT COLLINS, Colo., – Following a nationwide recruitment process, Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) recently hired Mark Weiss to serve as chief technology officer (CTO). The new position addresses skills and … Keep Reading

Annual solar and battery car competition charges ahead FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Middle school students from the northern Colorado region are called to race in the sixth annual solar and battery model car competition, the NoCo Time Trials, hosted by … Keep Reading