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About Platte River Power Authority

Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers. Platte River's generation portfolio includes coal, wind, hydro, solar and gas resources.

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Planning for our future

Platte River Power Authority has a goal to be 100% noncarbon by 2030, one of the most aggressive goals in the state of Colorado. Significant steps have been taken with more in the planning stages.

Our energy future
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Current energy production

Platte River Power Authority uses coal, wind, hydro, solar and natural gas to meet the needs of its owner communities and, when available, sold to neighboring utilities in need. Learn more