La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)

10/28/2025

Want to help local nonprofits?
LPEA is seeking volunteers for the Round Up Foundation Board!
- 2-year term begins Jan. 26, 2026
- Meetings: Last Monday, 3:30–5:30 p.m. (virtual)
- Districts 2, 3, & 4 openings

Applications due Nov. 24, 2025.
Learn more and apply at https://lpea.coop/la-plata-electric-round-foundation

10/27/2025

UPDATE: 4:25 PM
All meters have been restored at this time.

UPDATE: 3:48 PM
Power partially restored. 205 meters remain out.

LPEA members are experiencing a power outage in the Electra Lake and Lake Purgatory area. Crews are responding and working to restore power. Approximately 549 meters are out, and the details about the cause and length of the outage are unknown at this time. We will provide updates as they come.

Live updates: https://outage.lpea.coop/

10/22/2025

LPEA's offices are closed today, Wednesday, October 22.

If you experience a power outage, please report it through one of the following channels:
- Online Outage Center: www.lpea.coop/reportoutage
- Phone: (970) 247-5786, press 5 to reach our dispatchers

Our dispatchers are available 24/7 to assist with outage issues.

Thank you!

10/11/2025

Vallecito Area: We are monitoring the flooding activity in your area and may turn off power with little to no notice to keep the public, first responders, and our crews safe.

More details:

To our members in the Vallecito area, LPEA is closely monitoring rising water levels that are creating safety concerns for some of our electric infrastructure. Flooding has reached several utility poles that are dangerously close to the waterline.

10/02/2025

LPEA's offices will close at 3PM today, Thursday, October 2, for an employee appreciation event.

If you experience a power outage, please report it through one of the following channels:
- Online Outage Center: www.lpea.coop/reportoutage
- Phone: (970) 247-5786, press 5 to reach our dispatchers

Our dispatchers are available 24/7 to assist with outage issues.

Thank you!

10/01/2025

Co-op Month is officially here! We can't wait to see you at our events this month. Check out the full lineup on our website at https://lpea.coop/october-co-op-month and come on out!

09/25/2025

We're kicking co-op month early with a warm cup of coffee!
Join Chris at the TARA Community Center in Arboles next Tuesday, September 29 from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM!
Drop by for some face-to-face time with LPEA leadership and share your thoughts, ideas, and questions. There's no formal agenda, just an informal gathering where your co-op leadership listens to you.
Details at 👉https://lpea.coop/events/coffee-chris-arboles

09/23/2025

⏳ The window for EV savings is closing.
The federal EV tax credit — worth up to $7,500 — ends Sept. 30. Colorado’s EV credit will also shrink to just $750 starting in 2026.
LPEA is partnering with and local dealerships to host EV Ride & Drive events in Durango so you can get behind the wheel, ask questions, and learn how to capture these savings before they’re gone.
📍 Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center & Durango Motor Company
📅 Thursday, Sept. 25 | 3–5 p.m.
⚡ Don’t miss this chance to try out an EV and learn what it could mean for your home, your bills, and your community.
👉 evco.colorado.gov

09/22/2025

October is just around the corner...do you know what that means?!
🙌 CO-OP MONTH!
Join us at our FREE events throughout the month as we celebrate all things Community Power, energy independence, and local leadership!
See what we're up to at 👉 https://lpea.coop/october-co-op-month

09/18/2025

LPEA's offices are closed today, Thursday, September 18 for employee training.
The Pagosa Springs office closes at 10:30 AM and Durango closes at noon.

If you experience a power outage, please report it through one of the following channels:
- Online Outage Center: www.lpea.coop/reportoutage
- Phone: (970) 247-5786, press 5 to reach our dispatchers

Our dispatchers are available 24/7 to assist with outage issues.

09/17/2025

We want to let our members know of reports of a scam related to electricity bills targeting our members. Please be on high alert for any suspicious calls, emails, or visitors claiming to be from La Plata Electric Association.

Please remember that LPEA will never:
- Show up at your home or business to demand payment.
- Ask you to pay with pre-paid debit cards, cryptocurrencies, or money transfer apps.
- Use aggressive/threatening tactics to collect payment.

If you receive a suspicious call, visit, or email regarding your electricity account, do not provide any personal or financial information. Hang up or walk away and contact LPEA directly at 970-247-5786 or [email protected] to verify your account status.

09/09/2025

📣We want your feedback!📣
Our 2025 Member Satisfaction Survey is happening this month!
Learn more 👉 lpea.coop/survey

Be on the lookout for:
📞Calls from: 844-291-3410
✉️ Emails from: [email protected]

If you are called or emailed to take part in this survey, we would greatly appreciate your participation. Thank you!