Study concludes move will save customers money, benefit the environment DENVER, Colorado (December 17, 2019) – Four Colorado utilities announced today that they plan to join the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM), operated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), … Keep Reading

Annual solar/battery car competition gearing up FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 18, 2019 – Middle school students from Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, who enjoy math and science – and the thrill of racing – are called to quench … Keep Reading

Second round of community listening sessions scheduled FORT COLLINS, Colo., October 9, 2019 – Platte River will host a second round of community listening sessions to update residents and businesses on the status of the organization’s 2020 Integrated Resource Plan … Keep Reading

RFP issued for 150 MW of additional solar generating capacity FORT COLLINS, Colo., October 2, 2019 – On behalf of its four owner communities, Platte River Power Authority issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 150 megawatts of … Keep Reading

The innovative coal ash management system, installed at Platte River’s Rawhide Energy Station (Unit 1) in 2018, recently earned the Best Project Winner in the Energy/Industrial category from Engineering News-Record (ENR) Mountain States. Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 30, 2019 – Platte River Power Authority’s owner communities today signed an extension to the organic contract extending the life of Platte River through 2060. New power supply agreements (PSAs) were also executed, running concurrently with … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 8, 2019 – Middle school scholars from Fort Collins and Loveland competed for the first time against students statewide in the National Renewable Energy Laboratories’ annual electric car race competitions, three of which placing in the … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 2, 2019 – Following a nationwide search process, the Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors today announced that Sarah Dennison-Leonard will succeed Joe Wilson as the organization’s next general counsel. “Sarah brings outstanding experience to … Keep Reading

Electric vehicle owners can save up to $350 on a smart charger FORT COLLINS, Colo., February 26, 2019 – Platte River Power Authority is seeking EV owners to participate in a distributed charging study to evaluate vehicle electric energy consumption … Keep Reading

Platte River signs power purchase agreement for 20-megawatt facility FORT COLLINS, Colo., February 14, 2019 – Platte River Power Authority is moving forward with plans to install 20 megawatts of new solar power capacity at its Rawhide Energy Station. Following … Keep Reading