October 2022 Newsletter
Dear valued member,

October is one of my favorite months, not just because of the golden leaves and crisp days but also because it's National Cooperative Month! This month we pause to celebrate you, our members, and the many benefits of being powered by a rural electric cooperative instead of an investor-owned utility. Read the below article for more details and to enter our drawing for a FREE ELECTRIC CHAINSAW!

Also included this month are tips to prepare for the storm and outage season and information on electric bikes in honor of "Spoketober".

Last but not least, if you know a high school junior that would like a FREE trip to D.C. to learn about leadership and development, have them apply for our youth tour before December 16, 2022.

Wishing you a shiny, happy October!

Hillary Knox
VP of Member Experience
Featured Articles
October is National Co-op Month and LPEA is celebrating you!
LPEA is a co-op, and we wouldn’t exist without you, our members. In celebration, we are giving away a FREE electric chainsaw to one lucky member. Read this article and enter to win! 
Prepare for winter BEFORE the snow and ice come
Winter is a beautiful time of the year, but heavy snow and ice can drop trees and tree limbs onto power lines, cutting off power to homes and businesses. Prepare NOW for any outages to come!
Calling all high school juniors within our service territory!
The cooperative youth tour is back! LPEA and other rural electric cooperatives in Colorado are helping develop tomorrow's leaders. Apply today for an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C.
Careers in Energy Week is October 17 through 21
We don't often think about electricity, but Careers in Energy Week aims to raise awareness of the exciting, reliable, and increasing number of jobs available across the energy industry. 
E-bikes: easy, affordable, and the next iteration of transportation
Love them or hate them, e-bikes are booming as an affordable, fun, and convenient way to get from point A to point B. So, what’s all the fuss about? Here's what local bike enthusiasts have to say.
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Dan MacVeigh
Plant Maintenance Person

Dan joins the LPEA team from the Durango Fire Protection District, where he managed building maintenance. Before that, he had a similar role at St. Columba school. He is also the previous owner of Fire Ready, a wildfire mitigation and tree service business in Pagosa Springs. In his spare time, Dan enjoys taking his kids to Lake Nighthorse, watching the Broncos, and doing projects around the house. Welcome, Dan!
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