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LPEA's Podcast
by Monica Vick
Your essential guide to smart energy choices and essential updates! Join us as we unpack simple yet effective energy-saving techniques, explore member programs, and reveal the full spectrum of benefits your cooperative membership offers. Each episode features practical tips, expert interviews, and member success stories that help you save money while supporting our community's sustainable future. Tune in to power up your energy knowledge with LPEA.
Episodes
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Power Up: LPEA joins Light Up the Navajo Nation
What does it mean to be a neighbor? In this episode of Southwest Power Stories, host Monica Vick takes listeners back to May 2026 when she traveled to the Four Corners region with La Plata Electric's lineworkers as they participated in Light Up Navajo, a national mutual aid program run by the...
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Watt's Up: September 2026 Recap
In this episode, we share an update on LPEA's power supply planning as the cooperative wraps up its first six months of energy independence, including the five principles guiding future decisions and a recap of the September 14 Town Hall, with the recording and slides now available online. We…
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Watt's Up: August 2026 Recap
In this episode, we invite members to a September 14 Power Supply Town Hall in Durango, where LPEA's board and leadership team will walk through the cooperative's power supply transition and explain how LPEA plans to balance emissions reductions with keeping bills affordable. We also preview our...
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Watt's Up: July 2026 Recap
In this episode, we cover how La Plata Electric has dedicated its entire 2026 community sponsorship budget to wildfire mitigation and resilience, highlighting five local and regional partners working to protect communities across Southwest Colorado before a fire strikes. We also break down what…
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Community Power X: Celebrating Energy Independence
This episode takes you inside our spring celebration event, La Plata Electric's Community Power X gathering at the Durango Arts Center, where two major milestones were discussed: our monumental power supply transition and entry into the Southwest Power Pool. CEO Chris Hansen shared what energy...
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Watt's Up: June 2026 Recap
In this episode, we recap LPEA's June board reorganization, welcoming three newly elected directors from Districts 2, 3, and 4, and announcing the cooperative's leadership lineup for the 2026-2027 term. We also cover why some members have experienced outages this summer and how LPEA's system...
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Watt's Up: May 2026 Recap
In this episode, we recap LPEA's May Annual Meeting, where over 140 members gathered to review a strong 2025 and look ahead at what's coming in 2026, including four newly elected board directors and a passed bylaw amendment. We also cover what LPEA is doing this summer to reduce wildfire risk…
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Watt's Up: April 2026 Recap
In this month's newsletter recap, host Monica Vick covers what members need to know heading into May, including a quick tribute to the energy transition on April 1, celebrating National Lineworker Appreciation Month, highlighting our first wildfire resilience sponsorship, and a full calendar of...
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Power Up: Prioritizing Safety Ahead of Wildfire Season
Wildfire in southwest Colorado is a year-round reality. With warmer winters, drier forests, and wind events that can turn a single spark into a catastrophe, LPEA is rethinking what it means to run a reliable grid. In this episode of Southwest Power Stories, host Monica Vick takes you inside the...
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Watt's Up: March 2026 Recap
In this month's newsletter recap, host Monica Vick covers what members need to know heading into April, including the cooperative's historic transition to energy independence on April 1, the CommunityPowerX regional energy forum on April 23 at the Durango Arts Center, Board of Directors elections...
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Power Up: A New Era for LPEA
On April 1, 2026, La Plata Electric ends decades of buying nearly all its wholesale power from a single supplier and goes back to it's roots by stepping into a regional energy market for the first time. In this episode, we follow CEO Chris Hansen as he travels through the service territory…
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Round Up: Celebrating 30 Years with Our First Recipient, Manna Soup Kitchen
In this episode, LPEA CEO Chris Hansen visits Manna, one of the Roundup Foundation's very first grant recipients, to mark 30 years of giving. Executive Director Marissa Hunt shares how Manna has evolved from a traditional soup kitchen into a comprehensive food security hub, offering daily meals…
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Watt's Up: February 2026 Recap
Discover how the La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation has transformed small acts of generosity into over $2.5 million of community investment over 30 years. This episode reveals the power of rounding up your electric bill to fuel charitable programs and emergency aid, while also sharing insights...
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Watt's Up: January 2026 Recap
Kick off the new year with a quick check-in from La Plata Electric. In this January Watt's Up Recap, we share highlights from our 2026 operational plan, including investments in safety, reliability, wildfire mitigation, local solar, and cost control. You'll also hear updates on battery energy...
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Watt's Up LPEA: December newsletter highlights
The December 2025 LPEA podcast recap reflects on a meaningful year, with CEO Chris Hansen thanking members, employees, and community partners for their trust and dedication while reaffirming LPEA's commitment to safe, reliable, and affordable power. A major highlight is the retirement of Cindy...
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Power Pilot from LPEA: Episode 3
This conversation explores the intricacies of LPEA's time-of-use rates, battery solutions, peak power, and the future of energy management, including the concept of virtual power plants. Dan Harms, Executive Vice President of Grid Solutions, discusses how these elements contribute to a more...
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Power Pilot from LPEA: Episode 2
In this episode, Monica Vick speaks with LPEA member Ryan, who shares his experience with Time of Use rates. Ryan discusses his journey towards energy efficiency, the technological adjustments he made, and the significant cost savings he achieved. He emphasizes the importance of understanding...
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Power Pilot from LPEA: Episode 1
This conversation explores the concept of Time of Use (TOU) rates offered by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). It discusses how these rates can help members save on their electricity bills by shifting usage to off-peak hours when on the TOU rate. The discussion includes insights from energy...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your essential guide to smart energy choices and essential updates! Join us as we unpack simple yet effective energy-saving techniques, explore member programs, and reveal the full spectrum of benefits your cooperative membership offers. Each episode features practical tips, expert interviews, and member success stories that help you save money while supporting our community's sustainable future. Tune in to power up your energy knowledge with LPEA.
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Monica Vick
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