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Longmont council approves expedited letter supporting PRPA permit for aeroderivative turbines
Summary
The Longmont City Council voted to send a letter of support to Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) asking Larimer County to approve a land-use permit for new aeroderivative turbines that PRPA says are needed as redundancy for renewable generation shortfalls.
The Longmont City Council voted to approve a letter of support asking Larimer County to grant a land‑use permit for aeroderivative turbines on Platte River Power Authority land.
Mayor Joan Peck moved the council send the expedited letter after explaining the turbines are intended as redundancy to prevent blackouts when renewable supplies or market purchases are not available. The mayor said the turbines would be gas‑fueled under current market conditions and may be “hydrogen capable” in the future if that fuel becomes commercially viable. Council discussion centered on whether Longmont was commenting as a jurisdiction or as an owner of PRPA; Peck said the city was commenting in the capacity…
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