Key Proceedings
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Proceeding No. 22M-0171ALL: The Commission's Implementation of Senate Bill 21-272
Senate Bill (SB) 21-272 requires the Commission, among other things, to promulgate rules in which it considers how best to provide equity in all of its work. This proceeding is a "pre-rulemaking" and will not result directly in any new rules. Among other objectives stated in Decision No. C22-0239, the Commission will gather information to understand how to define equity and disproportionately impacted communities, understand how it can better engage participants, and assess what kinds of rules or other actions (including policies and procedures) are necessary to implement SB 21-272.
Schedule
The proceeding was referred to Commissioner Megan Gilman for ongoing management. The schedule for this proceeding is pending and you can read about recent activities at puc.colorado.gov/equity.
Opportunities to Comment
Opportunities for the public to comment are ongoing and are announced through the Commission's public calendar and at puc.colorado.gov/equity. To sign up for email updates, please contact PUC_SB272equity@state.co.us.
Proceeding No 23A-0244E
Black Hills Colorado Electric’s Transportation Electrification Plan 2024-2026
Black Hills Energy provides service to approximately 100,000 customers in 24 counties, including the City of Pueblo, Cañon City, Cripple Creek, and Rocky Ford among others.
The Ready EV Plan highlights include:
- Ready Electric Vehicle (EV) programs
- With a three-year budget for Ready EV, subject to a 150 percent budget flexibility cap.
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) rebate program.
- A new rebate that encourages customers to charge their EVs during off-peak periods.
- A Customer Communication and Education Strategy.
Schedule:
The plan was filed on May 15, 2023. By Decision No. R23-0461-I, a public comment hearing will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 19, beginning at 4:30 p.m. by an administrative law judge.Interested consumers can view the public hearing on our YouTube Channel here. Evidentiary hearings are scheduled for Oct. 23, 24, and 26,
Opportunities to Comment:
Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form. Please include Proceeding No 23A-0244E in any correspondence. Individuals may also submit written comments by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form.
Proceeding No. 20A-0528E
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association) - 2020 Electric Resource Plan (ERP)
ERPs are long-term resource plans filed by electric utilities seeking approval to acquire electric generation through competitive bids to meet energy, capacity, and reliability requirements. ERPs occur in two phases. "Phase I" establishes the utility's resource need, assumptions for modeling bids, and requirements for the competitive process, including criteria for evaluating bids and contract terms. "Phase II" assesses the results of competitive bids and determines whether the utility can move forward with contracts or other actions.
Tri-State filed its first full ERP under new rules the Commission created based on §40-2-134, C.R.S. Its application included a base case, alternative scenarios, and a preferred plan to achieve an 80 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030, based on factors like load growth, projected resource costs, the impacts of customer programs, and retirement dates for fossil fuel generating units. The Commission deemed the application complete by Decision No. C21-0334-I (June 8, 2022) and referred the case to an administrative law judge for next steps, including an evidentiary hearing.
Schedule: The application was filed on December 1, 2020. Recommended Decision No. R22-0191 (March 28, 2022) granted a motion to approve a settlement agreement regarding Phase I and became the final decision of the Commission. Tri-State submitted a 150-Day Report on the results of its competitive process on February 13, 2023. The Commission Issued Decision C23-0437 on June 30, approving the Revised Preferred Plan submitted by Tr-State on Feb. 13, 2023, which included a 200 megawatt (MW) wind resource acquisition for 2026 and a 116 MW wind resource acquisition for 2026 as part of the Wind Back-Up Bid portfolio.. On July 24, Tri-State submitted a notice of failed bids from the original vendor. Tri-State is seeking new resources for 2026 as part of the Phase II solicitation for the 2023 ERP.
Opportunities to Comment
No public comment hearings are currently scheduled, but public comments can be accepted in writing.through the online comment form.
Additional Material
Proceeding Numbers: 22AL-0478E and 22AL-0530E
Public Service Company of Colorado Electric Rate Tariff
Schedule: A public comment hearing was held on May 31, 2023. A second comment hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 The Commission has scheduled evidentiary hearings for July 10-14, 17,18, and 20.
In its initial filings, Public Service argued it needed to raise its base rates enough to collect an additional $312 million per year from customers. The actual impact to customers was closer to $260 million because roughly $50 million was already being collected on customer bills. Public Service said the key drivers of the rate increase include more investment in distribution, transmission, and IT systems. The Company said labor and other operations costs have also been on the rise, with inflation as a driver. The Company also said it is requesting to earn more on its investments so that it can meet shareholder demands. The Company’s initial request would have increased its revenue by 8.2 percent and would have raised monthly rates for residential customers an average of 8.2 percent and monthly rates for small businesses an average of 7.7 percent.
Trial staff of the PUC and other parties argued for lower rates. At the end of June, 2023, Public Service filed a proposed settlement agreement that resolves all but two of the disputed issues. The Settlement Agreement that was supported by many parties, not opposed by others, and opposed by the City of Boulder.
At the August 16 Commissioner’s Weekly Meeting (CWM), the Commissioners discussed the Settlement in Public Service's electric rate case, which they approved with some modifications. The Commissioners voted to reject a proposal that would defer depreciation expenses for retiring coal plants because they found that there wasn't enough information in the record of the proceeding to support the proposal. The Commission will also consider changes to the language of the Company's Transmission Cost Adjustment (TCA) tariff. A final decision approving a rate increase and other matters is expected to issue by early September
Opportunities to Comment: Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form or E-Filings.
Proceeding No. 21A-0141E
Public Service Company of Colorado - 2021 Electric Resource Plan (ERP) and Clean Energy Plan (CEP)
ERPs are long-term resource plans filed by electric utilities seeking approval to acquire electric generation through competitive bids to meet energy, capacity, and reliability requirements. ERPs occur in two phases. "Phase I" establishes the utility's resource needs, assumptions for modeling bids, and requirements for the competitive process, including criteria for evaluating bids and contract terms. "Phase II" assesses the results of competitive bids and determines whether the utility can move forward with contracts or other actions.
Pursuant to § 40-2-125.5, C.R.S., Public Service's 2021 ERP application included a Clean Energy Plan to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by a target of 80 percent by 2030 as compared to 2005 levels. The ERP/CEP included a baseline portfolio of resources as well as alternative portfolios of resources to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and which differed based on load growth, levels of customer programs, retirement dates for fossil fuel generating units, and other factors.
Schedule: The application was filed on March 31, 2021. Decision No. C22-0459 approved Public Service's Phase I ERP with modifications, including partially granting a non-unanimous settlement agreement, and establishing that Public Service could move forward with Phase II to further implement the Clean Energy Plan. Public Service is expected to initiate a request for proposals and submit a 120-day report on the bid results to the Commission after it is completed. After the 120-day report is filed, parties will have 45 days to comment and the Commission will have 90 days to issue a Phase II decision.
Phase II bids were submitted to Public Service in March 2023, and Public Service is completing its modeling and analysis. Its report on bid evaluation and selection will be filed this summer and a Phase II decision will be rendered this fall.
On Aug. 2, 2023, The Commission issued Decision No. C23-0522-I, adding an additional extension of time within which Public Service must provide a report on deferred tax asset (DTA) issues, the results of the conferral process, the DTA forecast, if available, and the planned treatment of DTA in the Phase II modeling. The deadline for the 120-day report is now Sept. 11, 2023.
The Clean Heat Plan application will come before the Commissioners in mid-September, 2023. That will establish a standard 30-day notice and intervention period, after which the application will first appear on a Commission agenda. The commissioners will determine whether to hear the case en banc (French for ‘on the bench’) or refer it to an administrative law judge, and whether to instruct the parties to confer on a proposed procedural schedule. That means a procedural schedule won't be adopted until late September or early October. After that, the PUC will decide on public comment and evidentiary hearings.
Next Steps: Consistent with the Commission's rules, the Clean Heat Plan will be reviewed in an application proceeding. Interested parties will next have an opportunity to seek formal intervention in the case and to request hearings. The Commission will set a full procedural schedule, including the dates for the hearings, after it determines the intervening parties in the case. A typical application proceeding filed in August 2023 concludes in May 2024.
Opportunities to Comment
No public comment hearings are currently scheduled. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form.
Proceeding No. 22A-0315EG (Public Service Company of Colorado)
Proceeding No. 22A-0309EG (Public Service Company of Colorado) - 2024-2027 Demand-Side Management Strategic Issues and Beneficial Electrification Proceeding
"Strategic Issues" applications consider the overall structure and objectives of demand-side management (DSM) proceedings and cover multiple years, while the specifics of energy efficiency, demand response, and related programs are addressed through separately filed plans. This application includes both electric and gas issues, and also includes beneficial electrification for the first time, pursuant to Senate Bill 21-246. Issues included in the application are the appropriate levels of electric and gas energy efficiency and demand savings for 2024-2027, program budgets, beneficial electrification and other program incentives, income-qualified program eligibility, measurement and verification, and financial incentive mechanisms.
Schedule: The application was filed on July 1, 2022.The full procedural schedule can be found in Decision No. C22-0586-I (September 29, 2022) and public comment hearings were scheduled by Decision No. C22-0700-I (November 8, 2022).
By Decision No. C23-0413, the Commission addressed the proceeding requesting an approval of the proposals in the Company’s Demand Side Management (DSM) and Beneficial Electric (BE) Strategic Issues application. The commission granted the Application on June 22, 2023, with modifications and established energy savings and budgets for 2022 through 2026.
On July 12, Public Service Company of Colorado applied for a Rehearing, Reargument Reconsideration (ARRR) of Decision No. C23-0413. The 30-day RRR decision deadline is August 11, 2023.
On July 19, the Commission addressed the Application for Approval of its 2023 Electric and Natural Gas Demand-Side Management (DSM) and Beneficial Electrification (BE) Plan (2023 DSM & BE Plan or Plan), and in Decision No C23-0490, the Commission also agreed that “paragraph 80 of the Commission Decision could be improved to provide additional clarity on the Commission’s intent for the RFP process. As such, we grant Iconergy’s RRR in part and amend paragraph 80 to read as follows: Third, we direct Public Service to issue an RFP to increase the role of third-party partnerships in implementing its business programs at least once per year and within 60 days of the final decision in this proceeding. The intent of this requirement is to substantially expand the number of third parties eligible to provide rebate-eligible DSM services for commercial entities other than those serving vulnerable low-income housing needs which appropriately need greater oversight. Further, in its next DSM Plan application, the Company should either provide a path to adoption of certifying third-party vendors on an ongoing and rolling basis or explain why such a path is not appropriate to take.”
Opportunities to Comment
Two public comment hearings were scheduled for Jan. 18, but canceled due to weather., Written comments are still accepted through the online comment form.
Additional Material:
Press Release 1.14.2023 English/Spanish
Press Release 1.17.2023 English/Spanish
Press Release 1.25.2023 English/Spanish
Proceeding No. 22AL-0348G
(Atmos Energy) - Phase I and II Rate Case
Atmos Energy filed an advice letter and proposed changes to its tariffs to implement a rate case covering both changes to its revenue requirement (Phase I) and to how gas customer rates are designed and allocated to customer classes (Phase II). In its advice letter, Atmos proposed an increase in annual base rates of $7.7 million or 4.75 percent, which it said is driven primarily by factors like increased investment in infrastructure and a higher return on capital. Among other issues, Atmos proposed changes to its return on equity and a five-year extension of its System Safety and Integrity Rider (SSIR). Atmos serves 65 communities and 126,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Colorado, including in Moffat, Weld, Gunnison, Baca, and San Miguel counties. Atmos projected that its proposed changes would increase the bills of residential customers by $6.10-6.58/month and the bills of small commercial customers by $1.42-2.00/month, depending on their location.
The Commission referred the proceeding to an administrative law judge (ALJ) by Decision No. C22-0514 (September 1, 2022). The ALJ held public comment hearings on Dec. 8, 2022 and Jan. 3, 2023, and the evidentiary hearing on January 5-6, 9-10, 2023 On March 15, 2023, the ALJ issued Recommended Decision No. R23-0181 that, among other things, permanently suspended the tariff sheets filed by Atmos at the outset of the proceeding that included Atmos’ proposed changes and recommended that the Commission make various changes to the calculations of new rates proposed by Atmos and authorize a two-year extension of the SSIR. The parties have 20 days after March 15 to file exceptions to Decision No. R23-0181.
Schedule: The advice letter and proposed tariffs along with direct testimony were filed on August 5, 2022. The parties had 20 days after March 15 to file exceptions to the ALJ’s Recommended Decision No. R23-0181. The Commissioners reviewed Recommended Decision No. R23-0181 in April, including any filed exceptions.
On May 12, 2023, the Commission issued Decision No. C23-0320 in Proceeding No. 23AL-0235G that suspended the effective date of Atmos’ gas cost adjustment until Sept. 10, 2023, or until further order of the Commission. On May 16, Atmos filed for a rehearing, reargument, and reconsideration of the decision.
Opportunities to Comment
Written comments can still be submitted through the online comment form.
Additional Material
Press Release Dec. 2, 2022
Graphic/Social Media Dec. 2 2022
Press Release, Dec. 23, 2022
CURRENT RULEMAKINGS
Proceeding No. 22R-0249E
Public Service Company of Colorado, Black Hills Energy - Proposed Rules for Organized Wholesale Markets
The purpose of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) is to establish filing requirements for utilities seeking approval to join wholesale electricity markets, along with reporting requirements on their participation. This proceeding was opened, in part, to implement Senate Bill 21-072, which requires transmission utilities to join an organized electric market (a regional transmission organization or independent system operator) by January 1, 2030.
Schedule: The Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and proposed redlines to its electric rules by Decision No. C22-0386 (June 28, 2022) and held a public comment hearing on October 11, 2022.
On Feb. 3, 2023, Tri-State Generation and Transmission provided an update to the PUC on its market participation plans and ongoing stakeholder engagement in joining the western expansion of the Southwest Power Pool ‘s Regional Transmission Organization. Tri-State’s commitment date has been extended to July 1, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment
A public comment hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form.
CURRENT INVESTIGATORY OR MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS
Proceeding No. 22M-0514E
Public Service Company of Colorado, CPCN Power Pathway) Examine potential transmission solutions for the San Luis Valley.
On June 2, 2022, the Commission issued Decision No. C22-0270 in Proceeding No. 21A-0096E (Colorado Power Pathway (CPP) Proceeding), and granted Public Service Company of Colorado (Public Service) a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for its 345 kilovolt (kV) Transmission Project. That decision further approved, with modifications, a non-unanimous Comprehensive Settlement Agreement that recommended the Commission open a miscellaneous proceeding to solicit further comments and study the potential value in alternative transmission solutions into and out of Colorado’s San Luis Valley. The Commission opened a miscellaneous proceeding, Proceeding No. 22M-0514E. The proceeding is a repository for comments and a means to further examine potential transmission solutions for the San Luis Valley.
Schedule: On Nov. 16, 2022, the Commission opened the new proceeding to solicit comments from interested stakeholders on options to improve service reliability in San Luis Valley and potentially to export generation to other areas of the state.
The initial deadline for filing comments was Feb. 3, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment
No public comment hearings are currently scheduled. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form. Filing System at https://www.dora.state.co.us/pls/efi/EFI.homepage, by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us, or by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public can also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
Other Materials
Proceeding No. 22R-0491GPS (Rules Regulating Gas Pipeline Operators and Gas Pipeline Safety , 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-11)
The Commission issued this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend its Rules Regulating Pipeline Operators and Gas Pipeline Safety (Pipeline Safety Rules) to:
Address the legislative declaration and rule changes outlined in Senate Bill 21-108, which strengthen and streamline Colorado's laws governing gas pipeline safety.
Proposed rules intend on allowing innovations in technology, improving the rules in recognition of an aging infrastructure system, a growing population that increasingly encounters gas infrastructure, and climate change policy. The proposed amendments recognize a shared responsibility for pipeline safety oversight among other federal and state agencies, commissions, and regulatory bodies.
Schedule: A public hearing on the proposed rules and related matters was held before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) on Thursday, January 19, 2023. The recording of the meeting is posted here-. An additional hearing was held on May 2, 2023, and continued to June 29, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. The recording of the May 2 meeting can be found here.In addition, the PUC also streams its meeting be can be viewed on YouTube. An additional public comment hearing was held on June 29, 2023. A final public comment hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3. Initial comments can be sent until July 13, and response comments due on July 27. Details on the Aug. 3 meeting will be posted shortly. No further public comment hearings are scheduled.
Opportunities to Comment: Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form; by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options). Please be sure and include the case number, which is Proceeding No. 22R-0491GPS.
Amendments to Towing Rules to Implement House Bill 22-1314
The PUC issued Decision No. C23-0118, on Feb. 22, 2023, for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking including attachments, which will be filed with the Colorado Secretary of State for publication in the March 10, 2023 edition of The Colorado Register. The amendments are largely legislative or statutory in nature.
Schedule:
A rulemaking public comment hearing was held on Thursday, April 20, 2023. An additional public comment hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, at 11:30 a.m..with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), for a recommended decision. An additional public comment hearing was scheduled for July 25. The ALJ decided to hold an additional public comment hearing on Aug. 31.
On Aug. 31, the ALJ concluded the public comment hearing portion of the proceeding, but encouraged the public to submit any additional comments in writing by Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Interested consumers can view the proceedings on our YouTube Channel here.
Opportunities to Comment:
Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form. Please include Proceeding No 23R-0085TO in any correspondence. Individuals may also submit written comments by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
(Commission Rulemaking to Amend Rules Governing Rail Crossings)
The Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and opened a proceeding to review its rules regulating railroad crossings found at Rules 7001 through 7301 of the Commission’s Rules Regulating Railroads, Rail Fixed Guideways, Transportation by Rail, and Rail Crossings, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) 723-7, see
Decision No. C21-0737 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Pursuant to Decision No. R22-0638-I, the participating stakeholders in Proceeding 21R-0538R were ordered to participate in an informal workshop prior to November 16, 2022, for the purposes of determining whether consensus or partial consensus rules could be developed among the stakeholders. A joint status report was filed and can be viewed here.
Schedule:
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) assigned to the proceeding held three public comment hearings with the last one held on Oct. 17, 2022. At the public comment hearings, the ALJ identified issues for additional public comment. The ALJ offered participants an opportunity to work through differences at a workshop held on Nov. 16, 2022. An additional public comment hearing was held on Jan. 17, 2023. Public comments closed on Jan. 27, 2023.
Opportunities to Comment:
Anyone wishing to submit additional written public comments relating to the above-referenced status report and consensus rules, or any other matter relating to the proposed Rules in this Proceeding, must file those comments on or by January 6, 2023. Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form; by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
Proceeding 22I-0471R
(RTD derailment at Sable Blvd. and Exposition Ave.)
The Commission issued Decision No. C22-0675, opening Proceeding No. 22I-0471R, to investigate the Regional Transportation District's (RTD's) Corrective Action Plan (CAP) regarding the Sable Blvd. and Exposition Ave. derailment that occurred on Sept. 21, 2022.
Schedule:
RTD filed two corrective action plans, with six recommended actions:
- Strengthen safety assurance efforts for operator ride checks and ensure appropriate staff supervisory efforts, including operator ride checks
- Create monthly reports for lagging indicators and determine appropriate leading indicators for quality assurance and radar checks
- Evaluation of the on-time performance metric and other metrics that may promote undesired behaviors
- Evaluation of the schedule to reduce on-time performance pressure;, which outlights
- Light Rail Operations will develop a business case for supervisors’ roles and responsibilities in determining appropriate staffing levels
- Evaluate supervisor assignments throughout the system.
CAP2 includes hazard analysis defined as distracted operations. The Commission's final determination will likely occur in March.
On Jan. 25, 2023, The Commission decided to have RTD develop a corrective action plan (COA) to investigate a camera being turned off and to review procedures to ensure camera (s) are functioning.
On Feb. 14, RTD filed Corrective Action Plan CAP03-09212022 with the PUC which highlights investigations and findings with corrective actions and target dates.
On March 8, the PUC reviewed the Regional Transportation District's Corrective Action Plan Three (CAP) which focused on in-cab and forward-facing cameras. In January 2023, the Commission directed RTD to investigate the absence of in-camera video footage during the light-rail derailment on Sept. 21, 2022. RTD determined that corrective action is necessary to develop a formal process to verify and monitor functional surveillance systems in place, including daily checks to ensure camera functionality prior to revenue service. RTD has identified a target date of March 31, 2024, to complete this CAP.
Opportunities to Comment: Anyone wishing to submit comments can be submitted through the online comment form; by emailing dora_puc_website@state.co.us; or, by mailing comments to Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202. Members of the public may also call 303.869.3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
Proceeding 23V-0274T
Petition for New Area Code
Petition filed by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) for the Commission to approve a plan for adding an additional area code to the existing 970 area code service area.
Schedule: This matter has been referred to an Administrative Law Judge, who will set a hearing schedule. A pre-hearing conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 9:30 a.m.
Opportunities to Participate: Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Proceeding 23R-0246T
911, 988, and TRS Remittance Procedure Rulemaking.
Proposed Rulemaking to streamline procedures for the remittance of 911, 988, and Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) surcharges by telecom providers to the Commission.
Schedule: Recommended Decision No R23-0505 has been issued to adopt final rules. It’s anticipated the recommended decision will become the Decision of the Commission on Aug. 21.
Opportunities to Participate: Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Proceeding 23M-0210T
Performance Assurance Plan Funds Distribution Request for comment and proposals regarding the distribution of remaining funds from a retired telecom regulation enforcement mechanism.
Schedule: An Interim Decision was issued calling for a second round of comments due Sept. 8, with reply comments due to Sept. 22. Click on the proceeding for more information here. Comments may be submitted through the Commission’s online comment form, by email at dora_puc_website@state.co.us, or verbally by leaving a message at (303) 869-3490. All comments should reference Proceeding No. 23M-0210T
Opportunities to Participate: Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Proceeding 23A-0197T
BES Improvement Plan Application.
Consideration of an Application filed by CenturyLink QC (DBA Lumen Technologies) for funding of certain improvements to the Basic Emergency Service (9-1-1 call delivery) network through a tariff mechanism, in accordance with 4 CCR 723-2-2143(b).
Schedule: Proceeding held open until February 2024.
Opportunities to Participate: Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number
Proceeding 23M-0007T
2022 Telecommunications Annual Reports and DR525.
Concerning enforcement of requirements of telecommunications providers to file annual reports with the Commission.
Schedule: Scheduled for appearance on the Aug. 2, 2023 Commissioner Weekly Meeting. On Aug. 2, Decision No C23-0527-I was rendered directing specific telecom providers to file required forms with the Commission or State, as to why they are exempt by Aug. 22, 2023.
Opportunities to Participate: Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Proceeding 22D-0293T
Petition for Dec Order – Telecom Penal Communications
A Petition brought by Commission Trial Staff requesting that the Commission settle a question regarding whether the requirements of C.R.S. § 17-42-103 apply to voiceover-internet-protocol (“VOIP”) service providers and more generally how the term “penal communications services” as it is used in the statute is to be construed.
Schedule: Scheduled for appearance on the August 2, 2023 Commissioner Weekly Meeting.
Opportunities to Participate: Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Proceeding 23M-0313T
Petition for 311 service in the City of Aspen.
The City of Aspen has submitted its petition for assignment and use of 3-1-1 abbreviated dialing code within the GIS-defined boundaries of the City of Aspen,
Schedule: Awaiting PUC action.
Opportunities to Participate: Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Proceeding 23M-0385T
2024 911 Surcharge Rates.
Annual proceeding to establish the 911 surcharge rates for the following calendar year.
Schedule: Comments due by Aug. 18, with replay comments due by Sept. 1.
Opportunities to Participate: Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.
Written comments may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments may also be submitted via the Commission’s online public comment form, electronically through the E-Filings
system, by email at, or by calling 303-869-3490 to leave oral comments. All comments should include the proceeding number.