Tag: Power Shutoffs
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Xcel substations at maximum capacity in Westminster, energy company says
Westminster’s current substations are at maximum capacity, causing disruptions in new development, according to Xcel Energy. Representatives from the energy company met with the Westminster City Council Monday evening to discuss planning for the future of Westminster electricity and ongoing development, with new projects set to increase the city’s electricity capacity. “Our challenges of catching…
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Colorado city demands action, transparency from Xcel Energy on power shutoffs
The City of Golden demanded action from Xcel Energy, saying the latter’s power shutoffs caused grief throughout the community, including “financial shocks” and a “disproportionate” impact on one of Colorado’s major tourism destinations. In a letter, city officials said the company needs to put into place a more resilient infrastructure so its customers wouldn’t have…
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Businesses face losses after Xcel power shutoffs
Restaurants west of Denver are still coming to grips with product losses and future revenue concerns after power shutoffs last week by Xcel Energy, which cited high winds as the rationale for the decision. “It’s like living in a third-world country,” Brandon Bortles, owner of Nosu Ramen and Abejas Bistro in Golden, said Tuesday. “We’re…