SMPA Pursues Historic Renewable Energy Purchase to Secure Long-Term Savings for Members

If approved, Valley Range Energy Park would have the capacity to supply 40% of peak demand throughout the co-op partnership service area. Valley Range goes before permitting boards in Montezuma Couty this fall.
If approved, Valley Range Energy Park would have the capacity to supply 40% of peak demand throughout the co-op partnership service area. Valley Range goes before permitting boards in Montezuma Couty this fall.

■ Submitted By San Miguel Power Association

The cooperative partnership of San Miguel Power Association (SMPA), Empire Electric Association (EEA), Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA), and San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (SLVREC) has agreed to purchase power from Valley Range Energy Park as part of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s Bring Your Own Resource (BYOR) …