Purchase the ‘gift’ of electricity for those in need

Photo courtesy La Plata Electric Association
In challenging times, underwriting kilowatt hours could be a most welcomed holiday gift. You can purchase the gift of electricity for someone in need. Pictured are LPEA staff members gathered around a Power of Giving Tree in their office in Pagosa Springs.

By Indiana Reed

Special to The SUN

“Kilowatt hours” could be one of the most welcomed gifts this holiday season for those having difficulty paying their electric bills, and the “elves” at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) have initiated a program designed to assist with that gift of electricity.

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