Project Overview

The proposed Eastern Plains Reliability Upgrade Project consists of replacing the existing Strasburg to Deer Traill 44kV transmission line with the Wolf Creek to Rattlesnake Creek 115kV transmission line. The Project would include replacing the existing Strasburg Transmission Substation with the new Wolf Creek Substation, and the Deer Trail Substation with the new Rattlesnake Creek Substation. The Project will analyze four routing options for the new 115kV transmission line between the proposed Wolf Creek and Rattlesnake Creek Substations.

About CORE Electric Cooperative

We are the largest electric distribution cooperative in Colorado, and one of the largest in the U.S. As a member-owned cooperative, CORE operates on a not-for-profit basis. Earnings beyond expenses are invested in the infrastructure used to provide reliable electric service or booked as member equity. Some of this equity is typically returned to members each year as capital credit refunds.

CORE is governed by an elected board of directors. Our service area is divided into seven geographic districts based on population. Members within each district elect a fellow member to serve on the board and represent their interests regarding CORE business and policies, including service rates and regulations.

CORE purchases wholesale power under long-term agreements with several providers. We also purchase the output of several utility-scale solar facilities, and own and receive a share of the generated power from the Xcel-operated Comanche Unit 3, a supercritical, pulverized coal plant in Pueblo.

CORE’s headquarters is located in Sedalia, about 20 miles south of Denver, and has district offices in Bennett, Conifer and Woodland Park.