Current Construction
YVEA 2021 Construction
Click below to learn more about current construction projects for updated plans, timelines, and more details. For any questions or concerns regarding current work plans, please reach out to the Capital Projects Coordinator at (970) 871-2253.
2021 Construction Work Plan
We are replacing the copper in our existing overhead power line in the Town of Yampa, beginning on or around May 1st, 2021.
Starting on or around May 1st, 2021, we will be performing work in the area of the Stagecoach substation, along Routt County Road 14 to South Routt Bible Church.
Starting on or around May 1st, 2021, we will be starting construction in the North Steamboat Boulevard area.
Our wholesale power provider, Xcel Energy, will be performing work on our Steamboat transmission/substation system from July 24th-30th. This upgrade is essential to provide greater reliability for our customers in Routt County. We do not anticipate interruptions as a result of this upgrade work, but if you do experience an outage, we ask that you please call dispatch at 970-879-1160.
During the hours of 10pm Thursday, July 22nd through 6:00 am on Friday, July 23rd, we will be performing substation maintenance in the town of Craig. During this time, we are not expecting service interruptions and we do not expect members to experience outages. This is part of our continuing commitment to reliability. As always, please report any outages by calling dispatch at 970-879-1160.
Our contractor, Power Pole Inspection (PPI), will be accessing wooden poles in the City of Craig, and a few surrounding areas. They will be accessing these poles by vehicle, ATV, or on foot, depending on location. They will begin this work on July 27th, and anticipate it last 6-8 weeks.