Welcome to the Public Utilities Commission
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state.
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Public Utilities Commission's Sunset Review
The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Public Utilities Commission. A statutorily-required analysis is performed to determine if the PUC is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed. To learn more about this process, please visit: coprrr.colorado.gov/participate. Provide feedback on the PUC Sunset review here.
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Upcoming Key Public Comment Opportunities
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission hosts in person and virtual public comment hearings, and encourages anyone who is interested or potentially impacted to participate. The Commission values hearing perspectives from directly impacted community members, which is critical in decision-making.
Wildfire Mitigation Plan
On June 27th, Xcel Energy filed a new Wildfire Mitigation Plan. This is the second plan filed by the Company and covers proposed spending for the 2025-2027 period totaling approximately $1.9 billion. The Plan includes new technology and programs including weather stations, cameras and drones, undergrounding electric lines, vegetation management, public safety power shut-offs, and stakeholder outreach.
Equity Implementation Staff Capstone Report Released
Senate Bill (SB) 21-272 directs the PUC to consider how best to provide equity, minimize impacts, and prioritize benefits to disproportionately impacted communities, and to address historical inequalities in all of its work.
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