Tag: Xcel Energy
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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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Xcel moves to block data centers from sticking families with higher power bills
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Xcel Energy filed a plan with state regulators Thursday that would force large electricity users, such as data centers, to pay the full cost of the power plants, substations and transmission lines they need, rather than passing those billions in new expenses on to Colorado families and small businesses. The power demands of data centers…
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Power grid shutdowns in Colorado bring protection — and problems
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A downed power line in Sunshine Canyon in the mountains west of Boulder in December posed an electrocution risk to firefighters and bystanders after Xcel Energy re-energized it without repairing it, despite being notified of the break the day before. Then, local officials added, it posed a wildfire risk by starting a small grass fire.…
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Xcel Energy says crews working to restore power Saturday evening
Colorado’s largest utility company said Saturday evening that hundreds of employees were working to repair and inspect powerlines after high winds roared across the Front Range, especially north of Denver. Xcel Energy had announced earlier that it was shutting down power to more than 18,000 customers, anticipating high winds that create wildfire risk. Xcel’s Public…
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Xcel Energy: Power shutoff ‘likely’ Saturday in Boulder, Jefferson counties
Up to 43,000 residents in parts of Boulder and Jefferson counties should be prepared to have their power shut off Saturday afternoon, Xcel Energy said. The power company said it was “planning for a likely Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) beginning on Saturday, March 14, beginning around 2 p.m.” in a post on its website,…
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PUC approves scaled-back Xcel renewable push amid ratepayer cost worries
The Colorado agency that regulates public utilities approved wind, solar and battery storage projects for the state’s largest energy provider under an expedited near-term procurement process at a recent meeting. The decision by the Public Utilities Commission allows Xcel Energy to capture some federal tax credits that are set to phase out after 2026, while…
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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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EDITORIAL: Left in the dark, Golden pushes back
When Colorado became a territory in 1862, its first capital was Golden until Denver took over in 1867. Now, Golden is a small but still important city. With its growing reputation as a haven for the high-tech sector, it’s no wonder the city wants to know why Xcel Energy isn’t taking steps other utilities have…
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PUC to hold public meeting on El Paso County rejection of Power Pathway permits
Colorado regulators plan a public hearing next week on Xcel Energy’s appeal to override El Paso County’s rejection of permits for a major transmission line segment. The hearing renews debate over a statewide renewable energy project that rural residents argue threatens property rights, wildfire safety and local landscapes without delivering benefits to their communities. The…
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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…