Platte River offers scholarship
Posted on December 23, 2019

Platte River offers scholarship

Students in electrical energy studies encouraged to apply FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 23, 2019 – Students interested in pursuing careers in the electric energy industry are encouraged to apply for Platte River Power Authority’s Roy J. Rohla Memorial Scholarship. The … Keep Reading

Middle school students called to race
Posted on November 18, 2019

Middle school students called to race

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

Platte River to provide update on resource plan

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

Platte River seeks more solar power
Posted on October 2, 2019

Platte River seeks more solar power

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

Rawhide project earns award
Posted on August 29, 2019

Rawhide project earns award

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

Platte River, owner communities ink new contract

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

NoCo middle schoolers grab race honors

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

Platte River names new general counsel

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

Platte River launches EV charging study
Posted on February 26, 2019

Platte River launches EV charging study

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