January 2022 Newsletter
Dear valued member,

Happy New Year! With the new year comes new opportunities from LPEA, including ten college scholarships for graduating high school seniors in our service territory and more ways to save through LPEA's rebate programs. Read on to learn more.

I also want to personally thank everyone who has donated to our Giving Tree program. We've received nearly $16,000 to help our members keep the lights on this holiday season and we are still accepting donations through January 31, 2022. See below for more on how to donate.

Hillary Knox, VP of Member Experience
Featured Articles
Get money back with LPEA's 2022 rebate programs
If you’re considering an upgrade or improvement project for your home or business, LPEA offers many opportunities to save money and energy with our rebate programs. See offers for 2022!
New Year's resolutions to kickstart your energy-efficiency goals
You’ve likely thought about your New Year's resolutions already, but what about your energy efficiency goals? Here are some easy tips to save you energy and money in 2022.
A few things to know about LPEA's tree-trimming program
After the December storms, we received feedback and questions on our outage management protocols. Here are a few things to know about LPEA's current tree-trimming practices.
Candidate packets are now available for LPEA board elections
If you're considering running for a seat on the LPEA Board of Directors, now is your chance! Candidate Packets are now available on our website and are due on March 12, 2022.
Faces of LPEA
Lukas Morgan
New Journeyman Lineman

LPEA welcomes Lukas Morgan! Lukas comes to us with six years of linework experience. He has a background in farming and as a diesel mechanic. He enjoys spending time with his family, driving RZRs, and hunting in his spare time. 
LPEA Lineworkers of the Year
In 2021, LPEA gave our first-ever “Lineworker of the Year” awards for Durango and Pagosa Springs. What better way to round out the year than to celebrate some of the heroes of last month’s storms!

The award is based on safety practices, leadership, efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. The winners were selected by a vote of their peers, dispatchers, and supervisors. 

Join us in congratulating Brent Tanner (Pagosa Springs) and Clinton Peak (Durango) - our Lineworker of the Year winners for 2021!


Call to Action!
Did You Know?
LPEA invites you to help those struggling to keep the power on this holiday season. Last year, LPEA members donated more than $19,000 to help 537 families. Donate funds in one of four ways:

  1. Venmo your donation @GivingTree_LPEA (or scan the QR code).
  2. Call us at (970) 247-5786.
  3. Pick up a “Giving Tree” envelope at our drive-through lanes in Durango or Pagosa, place your donation inside, and put it in the payment dropbox.
  4. Give your donation to a member service representative in one of our lobbies.

Donations will be accepted through January 31st, 2022. 
Current Job Openings
+ VP Admin Services, Durango
+ Electronic Technician
+ Right-of-Way Agent
+ Inspector