How Platte River Power Authority is accelerating its energy transition

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How Platte River Power Authority is accelerating its energy transition

Platte River Power Authority, the community-owned wholesale electricity provider for Northern Colorado, has a history of bold initiatives. They were among the first utilities in the country to add scrubber technology, known as spray dryer absorber, on their coal-fired generation to reduce emissions. They became the first utility in Colorado to bring wind energy online. And in 2018, Platte River adopted a Resource Diversification Policy outlining…