La Plata Electric Association

La Plata Electric Association, Inc. is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative based in Durango, Colorado. Serving over 33,000 members, the cooperative is Colorado's fifth largest electric distribution cooperative. With a team of over 65 employees working from its Durango headquarters and Pagosa Springs branch office, the association is dedicated to providing safe, reliable electricity to residential and commercial customers in La Plata and Archuleta counties, as well as parts of Hinsdale, Mineral, San Juan counties in Colorado and Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. La Plata Electric Association provides a variety of energy services to its members, including electricity generation and distribution. The association's power is sourced from Tri-State Generation & Transmission, which utilizes a diverse mix of generation methods including coal, natural gas, hydroelectricity, solar, and wind power. The cooperative distinguishes itself through its commitment to its members and community. La Plata Electric Association strives to deliver electricity at the lowest reasonable cost while maintaining environmental responsibility. They also prioritize innovation and building trustworthy partnerships within their communities. La Plata Electric Association can be reached at (970) 247-5700 or through their website: lpea.coop.