Tag: Puc Rules
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Xcel gets an earful from public for power shutoffs in Colorado
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Residents, business owners and local officials gave Xcel Energy an earful during a hearing convened by Colorado’s utility regulators on Wednesday, accusing the power company of using power shutoffs as a liability dodge that burdens communities. Xcel’s ability to trigger what’s called “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” or PSPS is officially sanctioned by the Public Utilities…
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PUC schedules virtual hearing on proposed rules for public safety power shutoffs
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold a virtual public comment hearing to gather input on proposed new rules for Public Safety Power Shutoff events, a wildfire prevention measure that temporarily cuts power to reduce ignition risks from utility equipment during extreme conditions. The hearing for Proceeding No. 26M-0037E runs from 4 to 6 p.m.…
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PUC holds firm on ambitious 41% greenhouse gas cut for natural gas utilities
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission refused to ease a greenhouse gas reduction target for natural gas utilities, voting 2-1 to preserve a 41% cut in use by 2035 despite utility requests for a lower number and environmental groups pushing for more aggressive action. Commissioners Tom Plant and Megan Gilman defended the benchmark, adopted by the…