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Bergsten named Platte River board chair
Posted on February 25, 2022

Bergsten named Platte River board chair

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

Battery storage vital to Platte River’s latest RFP

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

Platte River offers scholarship
Posted on December 7, 2021

Platte River offers scholarship

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

Platte River names new chief operating officer

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

Helicopter to scan transmission system

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

New solar project operational
Posted on March 31, 2021

New solar project operational

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

Hornbacher named Platte River board chair

Koenig selected vice chair by fellow board members FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 26, 2021 – During its March 25 board meeting, the Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors elected Dave Hornbacher, executive director of Electric Services at the City … Keep Reading