At LPEA, John has already delivered measurable outcomes: keeping rates stable, improving grid reliability and helping lead the transition to a more resilient, locally controlled energy future. He ...

In recent years, California and Arizona cut back their use dramatically. However, a recent paper by water journalist and ...

1) Tri-State is in a difficult financial position. They are $3.5B in debt because they reinvested in coal when they should have looked at more economical options. 3) They have lost 30% of their ...

Barbara Day recently criticized me, Lyle McKnight, for speaking out about La Plata Electric Association’s lack of transparency – suggesting I am a “hypocrite” because I serve on the Durango Fire ...

Roughly 25 years ago, I attended my first LPEA annual meeting, and the keynote speaker from Tri-State gave a talk titled, “The Myth of Renewable Energy.” He mainly spoke about how bad renewables are, ...

I am a long-time library user in big cities and small towns. I’ve met all kinds of interesting people and developed long-time friendships with librarians. The help they provide in understanding the ...

Mark Pearson paints a feel-good picture of LPEA’s future but glosses over the serious risks facing our cooperative. Yes, LPEA is leaving Tri-State. But at what cost? Members are now on the hook for a ...

Plutonium 239 – a manmade element named for Pluto, the Roman god of Hell – remains lethal beyond its half-life of 24,000 years. A single particle in body tissue will cause cancer, and its genetic ...

Lyle McKnight claims to be concerned with the “lack of transparency” from LPEA – it’s one of the main reasons he’s running for the board seat in District 4 as “The Voice of the Working Man.” However, ...

The rush to renewable energy is raising utility bills across Colorado – and government subsidies are hiding the real cost. This transition is being driven by political mandates and taxpayer-funded ...