GUNNISON

The Western Power Area Administration, which provides 28% of Gunnison’s electricity, notified the city that they cannot meet the current demand for hydroelectric power due to low flows along the Colorado River. The result could mean higher power rates for green energy in the future. WAPA is one of four power marketing administrations within the U.S. Department of Energy, its region covering much of the central and western U.S. The agency distributes electricity from 57 hydropower plant...