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Platte River Power Authority

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Platte River Power Authority (PRPA), headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of wholesale electricity, serving the communities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont, and Estes Park in Colorado. Established in 1973, PRPA has made significant strides in the energy sector, focusing on sustainable and reliable power generation. Operating within the public power industry, Platte River Power Authority is committed to delivering innovative energy solutions, including renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Their unique approach to energy management and commitment to environmental stewardship sets them apart in the market. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and sustainability, PRPA has achieved notable milestones, including a significant reduction in carbon emissions and a robust portfolio of clean energy projects. This positions them as a forward-thinking leader in the evolving energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Platte River Power Authority's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Platte River Power Authority's score of 13 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Platte River Power Authority's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, Platte River Power Authority reported emissions data, although specific total emissions figures were not disclosed. The organisation operates power plants, including the Rawhide and Craig facilities, which have emissions factors of approximately 945.74 kg CO2e/MWh and 1,039.63 kg CO2e/MWh, respectively. However, there is no available data on Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor any specific reduction targets or achievements documented. Platte River Power Authority has not established any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges. The absence of disclosed reduction initiatives suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. As of now, the organisation does not inherit emissions data from any parent company or corporate family, indicating that its emissions reporting is independent.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Platte River Power Authority's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Platte River Power Authority is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Platte River Power Authority is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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