Looking for hands-on experience in communications, outreach and event planning? Join Platte River as our next Communications & Community Relations Intern and help bring NoCo Time Trials to life. As former intern Payton Barill puts it: "The most rewarding aspect of this internship was the opportunity to host and witness the event come to life. After weeks of planning, leading meetings and working with my team, attending the event was incredibly valuable." 🔗 Apply today: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/p…

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the recently celebrated completion of phase II for the Black Hollow Sun solar project. With more than half a million solar panels, it is northern Colorado's largest solar facility and will generate enough energy to power more than 73,000 homes and businesses. The project marks a significant step toward Platte River's noncarbon energy future. Thank you to all who made it possible!

Electrify Longmont did not disappoint! From trivia and giveaways to fire truck tours and impressive extinguisher-simulator skills, we had a blast connecting with the community and sharing what we're doing to help power a cleaner energy future. Thanks for stopping by and making it such a great day.

This week, we celebrated the dedicated employees at Platte River who work every day to help provide reliable, community-focused power with local Walrus Ice Cream and fun socks! Their hard work and commitment support the communities we serve and help keep the lights on across our service territory. We're grateful for everything you do. Thank you for helping power our communities! #PublicPower

Public power means local decisions, local accountability and service that puts the community first. Platte River was honored to join Loveland Utilities as the City of Loveland proclaimed October 4-10, 2026, as Public Power Week. We're proud to partner with communities that have chosen a community-owned, not-for-profit approach to delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Here's to celebrating the people and partnerships that keep our communities powered every day. #PublicPowerWeek

We handed the mic to the next generation and asked what public power means to them. Their answers were bright, creative and surprisingly insightful! #PublicPowerWeek

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This morning, we celebrated the completion of phase II of the Black Hollow Sun Solar Complex with ContourGlobal, bringing northern Colorado’s largest solar project fully online! The 257-megawatt facility includes more than 500,000 solar panels and is expected to generate enough clean electricity each year to power more than 73,000 homes and businesses across our four owner communities. Read more: prpa.org/news-releases/platt…

Join us this Sunday, Oct. 4, at Electrify Longmont! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, this free, family-friendly event will celebrate Longmont's clean energy future with activities, exhibits and fun for all ages. Be sure to stop by Platte River's Emergency Response Team's firetruck and test your skills on the fire extinguisher simulator. Visit the Platte River and Efficiency Works booths for power trivia, giveaways and swag!

Join us at Energy Fest! Energy Fest features interactive exhibits, behind-the-scenes tours of the Powerhouse, the Mobile Classroom and other hands-on STEM activities for all ages. Date: September 26, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: CSU Powerhouse Energy Campus, 430 N. College Avenue, Fort Collins Cost: Free Be sure to stop by the Platte River and Efficiency Works booth to meet our team, test your knowledge with energy trivia, learn where your energy comes from and discover ways to use it more efficiently. Platte River and Efficiency Works are proud sponsors of Energy Fest and the Mobile Classroom, helping inspire curiosity and energy education throughout our community.

Building a solar project is only part of the process. The energy it generates must also be delivered reliably to the owner communities we serve. Black Hollow Sun Phase I and II are strategically located near existing Platte River transmission infrastructure, helping connect energy to Platte River's system and deliver power where it's needed most. Reliable energy doesn't stop at generation—it depends on a strong, connected grid.

What's better than building bikes for second graders and then helping them take their first ride? We can't think of much. Platte River volunteers had an incredible day assembling bikes, distributing helmets and creating lasting memories with local students. Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success!

How do we protect community interests when making major energy investments? Projects like Black Hollow Sun Phase II don't move from proposal to ribbon cutting overnight. Before agreements are finalized, teams evaluate risks, negotiate contract terms, establish performance expectations and work through extensive review processes. Our board of directors—made up of representatives from our owner communities—provides oversight to help ensure decisions align with community priorities and long-term energy goals. It's all part of our commitment to delivering reliable, affordable energy while being responsible stewards of community resources.

At Platte River, resource decisions are made close to home. As a community-owned public power utility, we're governed by a board made up of representatives from our owner communities. Major investments like Black Hollow Sun solar project undergo extensive review to help ensure they support our mission of reliability, affordability and sustainability. That means decisions are guided by the needs of the communities we serve—not shareholders. Local decisions. Long-term value. Community benefits.

September is National Preparedness Month! At Platte River, safety is a core part of everything we do. Our most recent all-employee safety meeting taught staff about fire safety and gave them hands-on experience extinguishing a live fire. Our safety team shared that the leading causes of residential fires are cooking, heating, electrical malfunctions and unintentional causes. Stay prepared!

Connecting with our communities is always a win, and the Colorado State vs. Wyoming football game was no exception! Thanks to everyone who stopped by and chatted with us. We will be there again as CSU takes on BYU this Saturday! Go Rams! 🏈🐏

Before selecting a project, multiple technologies, costs, risks and future energy needs are analyzed. Not every energy solution works for every community. Platte River’s goal is to find the best long-term fit for our owner communities. #EnergyPlanning #PublicPower

Today, we pause to remember the events of September 11, 2001. Though Colorado is miles away from New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C., the ripple effects of the 9/11 tragedy reached every corner of our nation. To the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the unity that followed, we will never forget. 🕊️❤️

Progress continues at the Weld Energy Storage Project as crews install battery and inverter equipment, complete cable connections and advance substation construction. These milestones move us closer to enhancing grid reliability and supporting a more flexible and reliable energy future for our four owner communities.