You will oftentimes see our linemen or contractors working in your neighborhood. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, efficient energy solutions with exceptional service to our members. One of the ways we provide reliable and affordable power is by maintaining our power lines. In fact, PVREA has over 4,000 miles of power lines. Tree trimming, drone use and construction projects are a part of our maintenance plans to ensure reliable power service to our members. Here is where we're working in your neighborhood. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-432-1012.

Construction

PVREA and its contractors are working on the following projects:

• Contractors are currently sectionalizing the Greeley and Windsor areas. Members may see bucket trucks and crews working on power lines in these areas.
• Contractors are working on rebuilding lines in the Kersey area to enhance system reliability. Crews will start a new rebuild on CR52 heading west from CR43. These projects should be completed in the next 3-4 months. Members may see bucket trucks and crews working on power lines in these areas.
• A crew is beginning an upgrade to the main power line on CR 21, between Hwy 392 and CR 70. Members may see bucket trucks and crews working on power lines in these areas.This is to upgrade our system for the recent growth in this area.
• A crew is working on the Owl Canyon road between CR 15 & 19. This is to move the power line for Larimer County to widen the road.
• A crew is beginning the next phase of rebuilding power lines in the Lyons area along CR 37E. This project is to upgrade the existing overhead with new poles and larger conductor. Members may see bucket trucks and crews working on power lines in these areas.

Tree Trimming

PVREA and our contractor, Foothills Tree Trimming, are trimming trees out of the Lonetree substation, which serves members in the Berthoud and Loveland areas. Crews are currently finishing projects in the Fort Collins area.

To learn more about tree trimming or to request a tree trimming, click here.

Drones

UAV Recon is not currently underway with any equipment inspections using a drone. They use a drone to look for trees that need trimmed an inspect equipment to look for maintenance problems. Learn more about how your co-op uses drones.