FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Platte River Power Authority's Board of Directors has approved a plan to expand the utility's renewable energy sources over the next three years. The plan calls for acquiring new renewable energy from sources such as wind, … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- When Platte River Power Authority used Blue Sun's premium biodiesel fuel to restart the coal-fired generator at the Rawhide Energy Station for the production of electricity in a pilot test burn in June 2006, and for … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS -- It's calving season on the plains surrounding Platte River Power Authority's Rawhide Energy Station north of Fort Collins. The calves join the two American Bison herds that have been Platte River's environmental ambassadors since the first animals arrived … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo.--Employees of Platte River Power Authority reached a safety milestone in March when one million work hours were logged without a lost-time injury. "The well-being of our employees is a priority," said Platte River's General Manager Brian Moeck. … Keep Reading

Key air emissions hit an all-time low in 2006 FORT COLLINS -- Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions both decreased by 16 percent at Platte River Power Authority's Rawhide Energy Station in 2006. This decrease was the result … Keep Reading

High Plains Express (HPX) Transmission Project seeks access to energy resource zones and improved reliability FORT COLLINS -- A consortium of seven western electric transmission owners and an independent transmission company recently announced an effort to study and plan for … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- The California Climate Action Registry has named Platte River Power Authority a Climate Action Leader. Platte River has been a member of the Action Registry for two years. Registry members that have successfully certified their emissions … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- David D. Smalley has been named Chief Financial Officer at Platte River Power Authority. Smalley is a Certified Public Accountant with 16 years of experience in accounting and finance, including nearly 13 years with Platte River. … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Platte River Power Authority has become the first utility in the nation to use Blue Sun's premium biodiesel fuel to restart a coal-fired generator for the production of electricity. During start-up this effort will effectively reduce … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Platte River Power Authority was presented with the 2005 Environmental Business Award for Resource Conservation by the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. The City of Fort Collins Climate Wise program also recognized the utility for … Keep Reading