This October, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites members to connect, learn and engage with leadership and energy experts during National Co-op Month.
Many events have limited space, so members are encouraged to register early to reserve their spot at these free, family-friendly gatherings. Click here to learn more and register.
Meet CEO Chris Hansen
Members can connect with CEO Chris Hansen at three upcoming events:
October 4: Coffee with Chris, 10 to 11am, Meadow Market, Edgemont.
October 28: Current Conversations with Chris, 5:30 to 6:30pm, James Ranch.
November 4: Coffee with Chris in Pagosa, 7:30 to 8:30am, Pagosa Springs, Ross Aragon Community Center.
Introducing ‘Community-PowerX: An Evening with Energy Experts’
Join us for LPEA’s dynamic, TED-style speaker series created to inform, inspire and empower our members.
Each event will bring together experts for fast-paced, 18-minute talks designed to make big energy topics accessible and exciting. From uncovering how electricity is generated and delivered, to exploring the unique role cooperatives play in shaping our communities, to sharing practical tips on energy efficiency and safety, participants will leave both informed and energized.
Every session includes interactive Q-and-A and community discussion, providing the opportunity to engage directly with energy leaders, ask questions and take part in conversations that shape the future of power in our region.
Speakers include Carrie Simpson, vice president of markets at Southwest Power Pool, who will speak about regional transmission organizations, and Samuel Perry, of HydroWest, who will speak about hydroelectric power. It is set for 5:30 to 7:30pm on October 23 at the Gaslight Theatre in Durango. Registration is required.
Additional Co-op Month events
October 7: Arc Demo, noon to 12:45pm, LPEA Durango Truck Barn (registration required).
October 11: Durango Farmers Market, 9am. to noon., Main Avenue, Durango. High-Voltage Arc Demo: Watch our lineworkers bring electricity to life with a live safety and power demonstration.
Monster Detective Collective: Kids can enjoy coloring activities, collect monster-themed stickers and take-home fun giveaways — all while learning how energy works in our homes and community.
Beneficial electrification booth: Learn how electricity is powering a cleaner, more efficient future with heat pumps, EVs and other technologies that save energy, money and the environment.
October 18: Sunnyside Community Solar Tours, 10 and 11:30am (registration required, ages 8 and up).
Event details and registration
All events are free and open to all ages unless otherwise noted. Because many have limited capacity, members are urged to register early to secure their spot. Click here to learn more and register.