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Power Restoration Plan

Getting La Plata Electric Association, Inc. (LPEA) member-owners back on line. If a major storm hit LPEA’s system, here's a simplified look at how we would prioritize repairs and restore electric service.

 

As members of a cooperative, we have come to expect that if we lose electric service it will be restored within a few hours at most. But when a devastating event, like a tornado, ice or snow storm causes major damage to our electric distribution system, longer outages are unavoidable.

 

Crews work long, hard hours restoring service, but this task needs to be done methodically to be done safely.

 

Electric cooperatives follow a basic principle when it comes to restoring power: priority goes to the lines that will get the most people back in service and to critical facilities. This usually begins at the substation (maintained by Tri-State Generation & Transmission) with main feeder lines that can affect 300-3,000 members. Work continues out to tap lines, which may affect 20-200 members, and then to individual service lines affecting just 1-5 members.

 

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Please note: LPEA line crews may need to come out in the following days and weeks to make long-term repairs and rebuild sections of line that were severely damaged by the storm. This might mean you will find blinking clocks when you get home from work, or be notified of planned short-term outages to allow for repairs.

 

It might also mean tree-trimming crews will be in the area to make sure each right-of-way is clear of overhanging tree branches. Wind and ice storms can topple trees into power lines, which account for many of the outages in wooded areas.

 

When you see the orange diamond-shaped “Utility Work Ahead” or similar work signs along the road, be sure to slow down and give the line crews plenty of room to work. They might just be working on the electric distribution line that powers your home.

 

To learn the extent of damage from a major storm, check the Outage Viewer Map for current outage information.

 

If you ever have any questions about outages and repairs, or to report a power outage be sure to contact La Plata Electric Association, Inc. at (970) 247-5786.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • ABOUT LPEA
      • LPEA History
      • Annual Report
      • Contact Information
      • Cooperative Difference
      • Cooperative Principles
      • Employment & Career Opportunities
      • Mission & Vision Statement
      • Strategic Plan
      • Together We Save
      • Touchstone Energy
    • BOARD DIRECTORS
      • Board of Directors
      • Board of Directors Meeting Agendas
      • Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
      • Board of Directors Resolutions
      • Board Director Candidate Information
      • Long-Term Strategies Sub-Committee
      • Power Supply Committee
      • CEO Vision
      • Annual Meeting
      • Voting Districts
      • Calendar of Events
    • POLICIES & REGULATIONS
      • Policy 303 LRGF Grant Request Committee
      • LPEA Policies
      • Articles of Incorporation
      • Bylaws
  • Community
    • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
      • Round Up Foundation
      • Energy Outreach Colorado
    • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
      • Presentations & Workshops
      • Educational Electricity Programs
      • Educational Grants
      • Electric Utility Terms
      • Electric Vehicles (EVs)
      • Scholarships
      • Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
      • Youth Tour
  • Electric Services
    • BILLING
      • Billing Payment Options
      • Budget Billing
      • Capital Credit Refunds
      • On-bill Financing Program
      • SmartHub Application
    • COMMERCIAL SERVICE
      • Commercial Service
    • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
      • New Construction
      • New Member Information
      • Forms & Applications
      • AMI Meter Information
      • Electric Energy Rates
      • Time-of-Use Program
      • Undergound Utility Line Location
  • Member Services
    • GREEN POWER
      • Green Power Program
    • LOCAL RENEWABLE GENERATION
      • Community Solar Gardens
      • On-Site Net Metering Program
      • Photovoltaics
      • REC Payment & Tax Incentives
      • Renewable Generation Forms
      • Local Funding for Renewable Projects
      • Long-term Alternative Energy Outlook
      • Colorado Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance Report
      • Interconnection Standards Cogenerators & Small Power Producers
    • ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
      • Energy Assessments
      • Energy Conservation Tips
      • Energy Saving Tips ─ Laundry
      • Energy Saving Tips ─ The Whole House
      • Energy Savings Tips ─ The Kitchen
    • LIGHTING
      • Lighting Information
      • Area Light Rental
    • PRODUCTS
      • Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heater
      • Marathon Water Heaters
      • Socket Arrestors
    • REBATE PROGRAMS
      • Rebate Programs
      • Energy Efficiency Audit Rebates
      • Energy Star Appliances Rebates
      • Energy Star Air Conditioner Split System Rebates
      • Heat Pump System Rebates
      • Lighting Rebates
      • Permanent Electric Heater Rebate
      • Water Heater Rebate
  • Safety
    • ELECTRICAL SAFETY
      • Electrical Safety Checklist
      • Electrical Safety Tips Quiz
    • ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS
      • Indoor Electrical Safety Tips
      • Outdoor Electrical Safety Tips
      • Severe Weather Safety Tips
        • Lightning Safety
      • Generator Safety
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