FORT COLLINS, COLO -- Platte River Power Authority's newest generation resource--a 128 MW natural-gas single-cycle turbine--has begun commercial operations, just in time for the hottest weather of the season. "Demand for electricity during the summer has grown dramatically in our … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, COLO -- The Western Electricity Coordinating Council recently presented its highest award to Terry Baker, chief power system operator at Platte River Power Authority. The Outstanding Contribution Award for 2007 is "in recognition of outstanding performance and steadfast … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, COLO - Lighting With a Twist, the campaign Platte River Power Authority spearheaded in its owner communities last Fall to increase customer purchases of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) , has received a Gold Peak Award--Public Relations as … Keep Reading

Successful program gets international recognition FORT COLLINS, COLO - Lighting With a Twist, the campaign Platte River Power Authority spearheaded in its owner communities last Fall to increase customer purchases of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), has received a Gold … Keep Reading

Successful program goes year-round and offers free, safe CFL recycling ESTES PARK, COLO -- Platte River Power Authority and Estes Park Light & Power have brought back last year's successful Lighting With A Twist with a couple of new twists. … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- The California Climate Action Registry has named Platte River Power Authority a Climate Action Leader for a second consecutive year. Platte River has been a member of the Climate Action Registry for three years. Registry members … Keep Reading

Successful program goes year-round and offers free, safe CFL recycling LOVELAND, COLO - Platte River Power Authority and Loveland Water and Power have brought back last year's successful Lighting With A Twist with a couple of new twists. Customers of … Keep Reading

Industry Leader Takes Action on Climate Change WASHINGTON, DC -- Platte River Power Authority in Fort Collins, Colorado, has become a Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry by being among the first to join the organization. The Climate Registry is … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Colorado State, a leader in energy efficiency and environmental awareness, is always looking for opportunities to be more efficient and conserve resources. The University's most recent project--working in partnership with Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River … Keep Reading

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- A new natural gas turbine and generator arrived at Platte River Power Authority's Rawhide Energy Station site in the cold, snowy air on Monday night. "It's nice to see that this major construction project is progressing … Keep Reading