U.S. DOE extends energy emergency order requiring Tri-State to keep Craig Generating Station Unit 1 available to operate

Tri-State is reviewing the emergency order and will comply with its requirements.
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Wheat Belt Public Power District gives notice to withdraw from Tri-State membership 

FERC tariff requires a two-year notice and a Contract Termination Payment to Tri-State.
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Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative gives notice to withdraw from Tri-State membership

The notice includes an April 1, 2028, withdrawal effective date, in accordance with the terms of Contract Termination Payment (CTP) tariff.
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SPP and western utilities affirm plans for RTO’s April 1 expansion

Decision to proceed with the western RTO expansion serves as a strong signal of confidence as SPP and its partner utilities prepare for milestone.
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Tri-State, Platte River request rehearing of DOE order delaying retirement of Craig Station Unit 1

Utility services providers concerned that member and community owners will bear the full cost of complying with the 202(c) emergency order.
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Tri-State makes Craig Generating Station Unit 1 available to operate in compliance with DOE emergency order

Unit 1 owners took the necessary steps to make repairs, and the unit was available to operate on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. 
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FERC accepts settlement on Tri-State’s formulary rates

Approval creates a period of rate clarity for the not-for-profit association’s 40 members. 
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U.S. DOE orders Tri-State to keep Craig Generating Station unit operating for next 90 days

Unit had been scheduled for retirement by Dec. 31, 2025, for economic reasons, and to comply with numerous state and federal requirements.
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Colorado PUC issues written order approving Tri-State’s Organized Wholesale Market application

Approval is the culmination of years of proactive effort by Tri-State to expand RTO participation into the West.
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