Colorado Highlands Wind growing from 67 MWs to 91 MWs
A technician’s red car at the base of this tower provides scale in viewing one of the new wind turbines at the Colorado Highlands Wind project. Colorado Highlands Wind, Tri-State’s largest resource for...
View ArticleDMEA makes good on 100-year-old hydro plan
A unique hydroelectric project that was envisioned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation more than a century ago when the 6-mile Gunnison Tunnel was completed as part of a vast irrigation system in western...
View ArticleHistoric Boulder Canyon Hydro cranks megawatts for Tri-State
The recently refurbished 5-megawatt Boulder Canyon Hydroelectric Plant that is now generating power for Tri-State under a five-year power purchase agreement was once the primary source of electricity...
View ArticleSan Miguel Power creates LED pilot program
Tri-State member system San Miguel Power Association (Nucla, Colo.) has created a new pilot program to test the viability of LED streetlights throughout the electric co-op’s service area. San Miguel...
View ArticleOutput at Colorado Highlands Wind facility increased by 36 percent
The expansion of Colorado’s newest renewable energy facility is complete, with the Colorado Highlands Wind project now capable of generating 91 megawatts of electricity for Tri-State. The facility...
View ArticleNREL’s Dr. Bryan Hannegan speaks to Tri-State Board
Tri-State director Jack Finnerty listens to Dr. Bryan Hannegan’s presentation at the January board meeting. Tri-State’s board of directors welcomed notable National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)...
View ArticleStaff and membership personnel look at energy efficiency practices at...
Tri-State, in partnership with its member systems, is a strong supporter of promoting energy efficient practices and products through its long-standing Energy Efficiency Products (EEP) program that...
View ArticleCo-ops celebrate Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, an opportunity to promote the environment and celebrate efforts to preserve our resources. Cooperatives across the country, such as Clay Electric cooperative in Florida, have...
View ArticleTri-State, members continue to expand renewable portfolios
Both Tri-State and its member systems in Colorado and New Mexico continue to seek opportunities to expand their energy resources mix to include renewables such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power....
View ArticleCraig Station employees celebrate 1 million work-hours without a lost-workday...
Barry Ingold (left), senior vice president of production, presents a plaque commemorating 1 million hours without a lost-day injury to Craig Station’s Jim Nicoletto (center) and Paul Perez. Credit...
View ArticleWhat EPA Rule Means for Co-ops
EPA has tweaked some parts of its first-ever greenhouse gas rules on power plants, but NRECA CEO Jo Ann Emerson says they still go too far, too fast. [Read more]
View ArticleWhen Relying On The Sun, Energy Storage Remains Out Of Reach
The ability to store energy could revolutionize the way we make and use electricity. But for many utility companies and regular folks, energy storage is still way out of reach. It’s expensive —...
View ArticleFirst U.S. offshore windfarm under construction
Last month, American offshore wind developer, Deepwater Wind installed the first foundation for what is expected to be the first offshore wind farm in the United States. The project will be located...
View ArticleTVA seeks to license the first U.S. nuclear reactor of this century
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) requested an operating license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the 1,150 MW Watts Bar nuclear facility unit 2. It would be the first nuclear...
View ArticleTri-State and juwi announce PPA for 30-megawatt solar project in southern Colo.
Tri-State and juwi Inc., a Colorado-based renewable energy company, have announced a 25-year power purchase agreement to supply the utility with renewable energy from the planned San Isabel Solar...
View ArticleMountain Parks hosts renewable energy tour
In an effort to educate its members on the opportunities and advantages of installing renewable energy equipment at their homes or businesses, Tri-State member Mountain Parks Electric Association...
View ArticleTri-State announces 25-megawatt Alta Luna Solar Project in New Mexico
Tri-State and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, L.L.C. (DESRI), have announced the execution of a 25-year contract to supply the association with renewable energy from the planned Alta Luna Solar...
View ArticlePVREA to add 8 megawatts of solar capacity
According to a recent article appearing in the Denver Post, Tri-State member system Poudre Valley REA (Fort Collins, Colo.) could be just two months away from completing two solar farms that are...
View ArticleSilicon Ranch and PVREA Announces Energization of Local Solar Facilities
Tri-State member Poudre Valley REA (PVREA) and Silicon Ranch Corporation announced today that nearly 100,000 solar panels are live and generating renewable energy to Poudre Valley REA members in...
View ArticleMcInnes testifies on Clean Power Plan at Senate Environment and Public Works...
Tri-State CEO Mike McInnes US Capitol Building, Washington DC – Tri-State works hard to keep electricity reliable and affordable for our members, and part of that effort includes the thorough review of...
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