Press Release

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) announced a decision on June 5, 2025, to approve Xcel Energy’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), Proceeding No. 24A-0296E. The parties in the WMP came together and agreed on a settlement of the case, which the Commission approved today, following with a final written order.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is committed to informing and engaging the public in the matters before the Commission and values hearing perspectives from impacted community members, which is critical in decision-making. The PUC invites the public to provide public comment, participate in informational and stakeholder meetings, and engagement opportunities.

As students move from university campuses, the PUC urges everyone to follow a few steps when hiring a moving company, to keep you and your belongings safe.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will host 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.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will host 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.

On Oct. 15, 2024, Xcel Energy filed for PUC approval of its 2024 “Just Transition Solicitation” (JTS). The JTS is Xcel Energy’s next Electric Resource Plan to address the acquisition of new utility resources to meet future electricity needs on its system. A principal component of the JTS will be replacement resources for the 2030 retirement of Unit 3 (coal) at Xcel Energy’s generation facilities in Pueblo.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will host several 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.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) announced that on Feb. 19, it finalized deliberations on the Xcel Energy Time of Use Rate Case Proposal, Proceeding No. 24AL-0377E. Utilities use Time of Use (TOU) rates to vary the cost of electricity during the day to more accurately reflect the actual cost of operating a utility’s electric system. TOU rates are the default for all residential customers, but consumers can choose to opt out for a flat rate structure.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will host several 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.