Platte River Power Authority

Generates and provides electricity for Northern Colorado communities.

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Company facts

Founded
1973
Employees
300
Headquarters
United States
Type
Government

About

Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public utility that delivers safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible electricity to the cities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland in Colorado. The company’s generation portfolio combines thermal, hydro, wind, and solar assets located along the Front Range and in northwestern Colorado, enabling it to provide a diversified, low-carbon power mix. In addition to wholesale electric supply, Platte River offers energy-efficiency programs and operates with a culture of safety, integrity, and operational excellence, positioning itself as a trusted, innovative leader in regional power. Its mission to sustain financial viability while advancing sustainability reflects a commitment to improving quality of life for its owner communities.