Platte River Power Authority

We’re proud to support our owner community, Estes Park, in launching an innovative community battery storage project! As we advance our Resource Diversification Policy, we’re dedicated to collaborating with our owner communities to meet their unique needs with reliable, renewable energy and storage. In addition to its unique geography, Estes Park is faced with challenges like wildfires, high winds and flooding which threatens the local electric grid. As a result, this project received grant funding to support building a microgrid for the community. This project will help keep critical infrastructure—like the hospital—powered during severe weather events. We're working to strengthen Estes Park's grid resilience in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office and the Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy. Together, we’re building a brighter, more secure future! 💡💚 #Community #PublicPower #PlatteRiver

🚀 Exciting times at our annual United Way of Larimer County fundraising campaign kick-off! 🎉 Today, we brought in the mouthwatering Double Wide Burgers food truck to our Rawhide Energy Station. 🍔✨ Employees enjoyed delicious lunches, tossed some footballs for fun prizes, and learned how they can make a difference through the United Way! 🤝 💙 Join us in supporting our community—together, we can achieve amazing things! #PlatteRiver #Community #UnitedWay #FoodTruckFun #MakingADifference

It's #HeatPumpWaterHeaterDay! 🎉 And what better way to celebrate than with our #EfficiencyWorks training, led by Dan Wildenhaus from the Center for Energy and Environment. Today, attendees are gaining hands-on insights into Efficiency Works requirements, heat pump sizing for the Front Range, solutions for existing ductwork, electric panel assessments and more! Here's to building a more energy efficient future together! 💧⚡

🔍 Ever wondered what an energy market is? Let’s break it down! At Platte River, we're proud members of the SPP WEIS—Southwest Power Pool Western Energy Imbalance Service market! 🌟 Here’s the scoop: regional power companies come together to pool their resources, creating a powerhouse of collaboration! Think of it as a “day ahead” market, where participants show up daily with enough resources to meet their needs for the next day. But here’s the twist: not all resources have to be used every day! It’s all about efficiency and reliability. 💡🤝 Join us on this exciting journey toward a smarter energy future! Learn more about how energy market participation facilities our region’s renewable energy use. https://lnkd.in/gdKjtdcT #EnergyMarket #SPPWEIS #PlatteRiver #WonderWednesday

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟 Our very own Dr. Masood Ahmad, senior manager of resource planning at Platte River, just rocked the stage at the Marcus Evans conference! 🎤✨ He dove into the crucial topic of integrated resource planning for extreme weather and grid reliability. ⚡️🌪️ Masood shared how managing our diverse grid portfolios can help us reduce exposure to prolonged outages! 💪 We’re so proud to see our team making waves in the community and shaping the future of energy! Let’s keep the conversation going! 🌍💡 #Energy #PlatteRiver

🌐🔋 Ever heard of a “Virtual Power Plant” but not sure what it means? 🤔 Dive into this insightful City of Longmont article to discover how this innovative concept is reshaping our energy landscape! We’re thrilled to partner with our owner communities as we work toward a noncarbon energy future, and incorporating Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) is a key part of that journey. 🌱⚡️ 👉 Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/gHNa285R 💡✨ #VirtualPowerPlant #SustainableEnergy #Innovation #Longmont #CommunityPartnerships

🌍🍽️ It’s World Food Day! 🎉 At Platte River, we recently surpassed our donation goal for the 2024 Food Bank for Larimer County Fundraiser! 🙌✨ Our amazing team spent a day volunteering at the food bank, packing up hope and making a difference in our community. 💪❤️ Together, we're not just feeding bellies; we're nourishing hearts! Let’s keep the momentum going - every little bit helps! #WorldFoodDay #PlatteRiver #Community #FoodBank

The Energy Institute is proud to partner with Platte River Power Authority and Efficiency Works to engage with the next generation of leaders and stakeholders in energy and carbon solutions.⚡️ With over 30 years of experience, the Energy Institute continues to lead in innovation and sustainability.♻️ Now is the time to work together, driving breakthroughs in clean energy and carbon solutions, and building a sustainable future for all. Let’s do this.🌎🌳💚 #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateSolutions #Innovation #FutureLeaders #CommunityImpact

🌌✨ The aurora borealis illuminating our transmission lines is a reminder of the power we harness every day. Nature’s light show meets our commitment to reliable energy! #AuroraBorealis

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