Platte River Power Authority

At Platte River, we thank our owner communities' first responders and everyone behind the scenes who are working to battle the #AlexanderMountainFire to the west of Loveland and other fires throughout Colorado. 💚 For information and resources, visit the link: https://lnkd.in/d8TwSqAc The #StoneMountain fire has been contained 100% as of this morning. All evacuations have been lifted and roads are open.

🌬️ Improve your home's air quality with top-rated air purifiers from the #EfficiencyWorksStore and get a $60 rebate when you purchase by September 30! Capture dust, allergens, and pollutants for cleaner, fresher air. Visit EWStore.org to shop and save today!

#FeatureFriday! 🌍✨ Exciting news from the Hydrodivision International Conference attended by 1200 participants from 36 countries! 🌊 Dr. Masood Ahmad, senior manager of resource planning Manager at Platte River, joined a panel discussion to discuss the future of hydropower and global decarbonization. Platte River was invited by the The Colorado Energy Office to speak at the conference. Platte River's first resource was hydropower, back when the owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland formed the organization and pooled their hydropower resources. 💧 #Hydropower #Sustainability #GlobalDecarbonization #RenewableEnergy #PlatteRiver

🌟2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Rawhide Energy Station. The milestone exemplifies the commitment and dedication of the employees, past and present, who have worked tirelessly to provide reliable, financially sustainable and environmentally responsible energy to our owner communities. This Rawhide 40th Anniversary video recognizes the efforts and achievements of the employees and tells the story of our energy evolution beginning with Rawhide Unit 1, which has long been a model for efficiency, reliability and environmental performance, to the addition of solar, battery storage and the interconnection for Roundhouse wind. We look forward to the next steps and innovative achievements of this facility. 🌟

🌞 Our owner communities are having another hot summer week! But don't sweat it—we've got you covered with these cool ❄️ tricks to beat the heat: ✨ Close those curtains! Master the art of sun-blocking like a pro 😎 ✨ Set it smart! Use a programmable thermostat to stay chill. ✨ Time it right! Run big appliances during non-peak hours for maximum efficiency. 🌊 Dive into a sea of energy-saving tips at EfficiencyWorks.org. Stay cool, stay efficient! ❄️ #HeatWaveHacks #StayCool #EnergySavings

🌟 It's #NationalSupportPublicEducationDay! 🌟 At Platte River, we’re all about empowering minds and illuminating futures in our owner communities, especially in the dynamic world of energy! 🚀💡 🔹 Partnership Spotlight: We’ve teamed up with the Colorado State University Energy Institute and Efficiency Works to launch an incredible mobile classroom. This initiative is rolling out energy education in style! 🔹 NoCo Time Trials: Our fifth annual middle school solar and battery car race was a blast! Students and their families gathered at our headquarters to showcase their innovative projects and passion for sustainable energy. 🏎️☀️🔋 🔹 Efficiency Works: Fourth graders in our communities have the opportunity to participate in our Think! Energy with Efficiency Works program to spark their curiosity on all things energy. Plus, we’re thrilled this year to add a new video to the curriculum that describes our local generation mix and how PRPA connects to the communities it serves. This will be a game-changer for participating schools in our owner community districts! 🎥🔌 https://lnkd.in/gPXshj7s These are just a few ways #PlatteRiver is lighting up the path for public education and energy awareness. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🌍✨

Exciting news! This morning, #PlatteRiver’s board approved the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, which includes 760 megawatts of new renewable energy projects by 2030. This plan aims to maintain reliability, environmental responsibility, and financial sustainability throughout the energy transition. Read more about how Platte River is leading the charge towards a noncarbon energy future! ⚡️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtj32hHt

🌟For #NationalInternDay, we celebrate our outstanding current interns at Platte River! 🎉 Tayler is entering his senior year this fall at CSU and expects to graduate next spring (May 2025) with a BS in Business Administration with concentrations in Computer Information Systems and Corporate Finance. Macy is a CSU grad (May 2024) and received her BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and a minor in Merchandising. George is a Colorado School of Mines grad (May 2024) and received his BS in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Energy Systems & Power Electronics. He is continuing his studies at the School of Mines and expects to receive his MS in Electrical Engineering in May 2025. Brandyn is entering his senior year this fall at CSU and expects to graduate next spring (May 2025) with a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering. Platte River Power Authority offers various operational, technical and professional experiences. Interns gain hands-on experience in their curriculum, directly collaborate with co-workers and have the opportunity to interact with real-life projects and challenges. #NationalInternDay2024 #InternDay #InternDay2024 #STEMIntern

#ICYMI, check out how we are accelerating our energy transition! ⬇️ Did you know Platte River was the first utility in Colorado to bring wind energy online? 💨 Since 2018, Platte River has added nearly one million megawatt-hours of renewable energy to the system, including wind, solar, and two-hour battery storage, demonstrating our commitment to move boldly toward a clean energy future. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g3tsmg4z

Platte River press release - Platte River presents results for a path to a renewable energy future: 2024 Integrated Resource Plan illustrates the utility’s next steps to decarbonize their energy portfolio Platte River comunicado de prensa - Platte River presenta resultados para un camino hacia un futuro de energía renovable: El público está invitado a conocer los resultados y recomendaciones del plan de recursos integrados de la empresa de servicios públicos https://lnkd.in/ghzyRYXh