Electricity production and distribution

U.S. shift away from coal hits tribal community in New Mexico

Realities of closing San Juan plant and mine setting in for surrounding communities

DATE: Oct 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Industry shake-ups have delayed or canceled many utility solar projects in Colorado

At least 10 large-scale installations have been scrapped or postponed

DATE: Sep 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘It’s our new cash crop’: A land rush for renewable energy is transforming the Eastern Plains

A race to meet Colorado climate goals has led to a flurry of wind and solar activity

DATE: Jun 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado vetoes bill to require developers to include EV chargers

Polis said HB 1218, which passed with almost no Republican support, had ‘inflexible mandates’ and could be premature

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Large-scale solar project proposed in Montezuma County

Project would cover 1,100 acres; Tri-State agrees to buy power from Juwi Inc.

DATE: Nov 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can LPEA, Tri-State agree to partial contract buyout?

Nine power suppliers interested in delivering renewables to local co-op

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects

Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc.

DATE: Jul 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six more electric co-ops seek Tri-State separation

LPEA joined by other providers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska

DATE: Apr 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA deals with outages across La Plata County

Heavy snow affects infrastructure

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association joins contract buyout lawsuit in Adams County

Brighton Power claims Tri-State illegally added three nonutility members

DATE: Jan 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico utility has plan for growing electric vehicle use

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s largest electric provider has a plan for incentivizing the buildout of infrastructure that would be needed to bolster the use of electric vehicles in the expansive...

DATE: Dec 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels

Shaw Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News