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.
Our communities
Platte River Power Authority is a Colorado political subdivision established to provide wholesale electric generation and transmission to the utilities of its owner communities – Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland.
Town of Estes Park
Estimated population*: 5,880
Utility: Estes Park Power and Communications, established in 1945
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City of Fort Collins
Estimated population*: 168,538
Utility: Fort Collins Utilities, established in 1938
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City of Longmont
Estimated population*: 100,758
Utility: Longmont Power & Communications, established in 1912
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City of Loveland
Estimated population*: 77,194
Utility: Loveland Water and Power, established in 1925
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*Based on the U.S. Census Bureau
Vision, mission and values
Our vision
To be a respected leader and responsible power provider improving the region’s quality of life through a more efficient and sustainable energy future.
Our mission
While driving utility innovation, Platte River will safely provide reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to the owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland.
Values
Safety
Without compromise, we will safeguard the public, our employees, contractors and assets we manage while fulfilling our mission.
Integrity
We will conduct business equitably, transparently and ethically while complying fully with all regulatory requirements.
Service
As a respected leader and responsible energy partner, we will empower our employees to provide energy and superior services to our owner communities.
Respect
We will embrace diversity and a culture of inclusion among employees, stakeholders and the public.
Operational excellence
We will strive for continuous improvement and superior performance in all we do.
Sustainability
We will help our owner communities thrive while working to protect the environment we all share.
Innovation
We will proactively deliver creative solutions to generate best-in-class products, services and practices.