Dear LPEA Members, 

For our July update, Chris shares exciting news about our new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Vallecito, progress on our search for future power sources via the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and our plans to join a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) to better collaborate with neighboring co-ops. Plus, we’ll see you at the upcoming county fairs—stop by and say hello!

We've Secured Hydropower in an Agreement with Vallecito

We're excited to announce the signing of a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for clean, locally generated hydropower from Vallecito!

LPEA’s Emissions Goals and What to Expect During our Transition



We are proud of the progress we are making towards meeting and potentially exceeding the emissions goals we set for ourselves and the requirements enacted by the Colorado Clean Energy Plan (CEP).

Request for Proposal (RFP) Progress Update

We closed our RFP period on June 1 and have since been reviewing the more than 70 submissions representing over 3,600 Megawatts of power. We're excited for the possibilities and look forward to sharing an update soon!

Beneficial Electrification (BE)

Open House Recap



We were excited to host the community in our new BE Lobby in Durango on Tuesday. We love the opportunity to address our members' questions and concerns face-to-face.

Round Up Mid-Year Update

Our Round Up Foundation was able to award $89,890 in grant funding during the first half of 2025, thanks to the members who round up their bill every month,

Thanks Team Protect Our Winters (POW) For Touring Sunnyside!

We hosted a group of athletes from Protect our Winters at our Sunnyside Community Solar Garden. If you have questions about the Sunnyside Community Solar Program please reach out to our team at communitysolar@lpea.coop.

We started work on an important and exciting capital improvement project on the cliffs at Silverpick, thanks to a little much-needed help from a helicopter.

Committee on Policy Meeting - July 21

Archuleta County Fair - July 31 - August 3

La Plata County Fair - August 7 - 8

Finance and Audit Committee - August 14

August Board of Directors Meeting - August 20

Here are our most recent news updates:

• June Update From Chris
• Thanks for Coming out for Our 2nd Annual Beneficial Electrification Open House!
• LPEA Implements Proactive Fire Measures Due to Red Flag Warning
• LPEA Round Up Foundation Distributes $89,890 to Local Nonprofits in First Half of 2025
• Helicopter Operations Scheduled Near Purgatory Ski Resort as Part of LPEA Reliability Project
• LPEA Announces 2025-26 Board Leadership

Here is a page dedicated to all things energy transition. Peruse our milestones, frequently asked questions, and power supply news updates. Stay in the know.

• LPEA Future Power Supply