Boulder Xcel power shutoffs: Tell the state what you think

Boulder Xcel power shutoffs: Tell the state what you think

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is asking customers for feedback on Xcel Energy’s latest public safety power shutoff. The Dec. 17 outage across the Front Range was Xcel’s second-ever wildfire-related shutoff in Colorado, following a widely criticized first attempt in April 2024. While the PUC does not approve or deny Xcel’s decision to cut power, it oversees how utilities plan for and communicate during these events. After the 2024 shut…