Energy, Utilities & Water  June 23, 2020

Tri-State refutes claims in United Power’s deception lawsuit

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WESTMINSTER and BRIGHTON — Power wholesaler Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. hit back at a lawsuit from United Power Inc., its largest member, after the latter alleged a yearslong conspiracy to keep it from exiting the association of local electric providers.

In a filing in Adams County District Court Friday, the Westminster-based Tri-State admitted it did engage in negotiations with three non-utility providers for admittance into the power wholesaler’s network partially to help it gain federal jurisdiction, but broadly denied United’s other claims.

Tri-State said in counterclaims that it offered a preliminary buyout figure that…

Ken Amundson retired from his position as managing editor of BizWest in May 2024 but has come back on a limited basis to report business news in Northern Colorado and the Boulder Valley. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes north of Denver. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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