Media Contacts Meghan Sever (501-482-2393, [email protected]) Derek Wingfield (501-614-3394, [email protected]) LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is pleased to announce receipt of Platte River Power Authority’s (Platte River) notice of intent to join several western entities evaluating participation … Keep Reading

Eddie Gutiérrez named chief strategy officer FORT COLLINS, Colo., August 4, 2022 – After an extensive national search, Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) recently completed its senior leadership team by naming Eddie Gutiérrez as the organization’s chief strategy officer … Keep Reading

Gertig selected by fellow board members FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 5, 2022 – During its board meeting on April 28, the Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors appointed Kevin Gertig, director of Loveland Water and Power, to be the … Keep Reading

Transition and integration division focused on energy transition FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 5, 2022 – Following a nationwide search, Platte River Power Authority recently named Raj Singam Setti to lead the utility’s new transition and integration division. “This division was … Keep Reading

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