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LPEA board has difficult work ahead

I am running for the LPEA board of directors for District 2. The energy landscape is evolving, presenting new challenges and new opportunities. Business as usual will not be good enough. I bring business and energy-sector experience. I will work to optimize value for co-op members while preparing our utility for the future.

As the former weatherization program manager, then executive director of 4CORE, I have had the privilege of working with the Colorado Energy Office, the U.S. Department of Energy, the EPA, Atmos & Source Gas, local propane providers, LPEA staff, local municipal governments and local contractors in helping hundreds of families and businesses lower their bills through energy efficiency and renewables, while energy rates have increased. The money we save on energy is proven to stay in our community and reducing our demand for energy benefits the environment.

I have a degree in forest-resource management from the University of New Hampshire and a secondary science teaching endorsement from Fort Lewis College. I have taught high school in districts RE-1 and 9-R. I currently am self-employed as a nationally certified energy auditor, a solar consultant and the owner/operator of the Durango Dog Ranch. I also am a happily married father of two.

The work of a utility board is technical, requiring strong financial management skills and must be forward-thinking. I have the financial, board, energy sector and leadership experience to be an effective representative for District 2.

The LPEA board has difficult work ahead preparing for the future: making rate structures more progressive, incorporating more locally produced renewable energy, updating policies, procedures and bylaws, optimizing and expanding service options, while fulfilling the LPEA mission to “provide our community and members safe, reliable electricity at the lowest reasonable cost while being environmentally responsible.”

Small local elections have big impacts in our community and our future. Having a choice in these elections is critical.

I would be honored to serve as your LPEA District 2 representative.

Gregg Dubit

Hesperus



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