Colorado Public Utilities Commission Announces December Public Comment, Information and Engagement Opportunities


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November 24, 2025 - The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is committed to informing and engaging the public in the matters before the Commission, and values 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. The PUC announces upcoming opportunities each month, which can also be found on the PUC Calendar, and can be found here.

All documents associated with these proceedings are available by using the search function on the Commission’s e-filings page.

Upcoming Public Hearings and opportunities include:

PUC Seeks Public Comment on New Telecommunications Rules, Proceeding No., 25R-0428T:
The PUC invites public comment on a new rulemaking, Proceeding No. 25R-0428T, to establish rules for the state's Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS). HB25-1154 restructured how Colorado provides critical communication services to individuals with disabilities. The rules will create a new "communication services for people with disabilities enterprise," that is responsible for managing and centralizing several key services, including:

  • Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): The system that allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive phone calls
  • Auxiliary Services: Coordinating resources like sign language interpreters for the state court system and rural areas
  • Equipment Distribution: Providing access to necessary communications technology for eligible individuals
     

The PUC is seeking input from all stakeholders, including service providers, advocacy groups, and the public on the proposed rules that will govern this new structure. Public comment opportunities include: 

  • The deadline to file comments responding to the initial submissions is Nov. 24.
  • The Commission will hold a virtual public comment hearing beginning at 11 AM and ending no later than 5 PM on Monday, Dec. 1. Register here.


Dec. 3: 9-1-1 Services Enterprise Board Meeting:
The PUC 9-1-1 Enterprise Board meets monthly. 


Dec. 9: Elbert & El Paso County Public Comment Hearings for the Colorado Power Pathway Siting:
The PUC has set dates for public comment concerning Xcel Energy's siting permit appeals for Segment 5 of its "Colorado Power Pathway" project. These proceedings involve proposed routes in Elbert County (25A-0354E) and El Paso County (25A-0355E). The PUC will take public comment regarding Public Service’s request for authorization to begin construction of the segment of the Pathway Project along the proposed route within the counties.

Elbert County In-Person Public Comment Hearing, Proceeding 25A-0354E

  • When: 5 PM - 7 PM, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
  • Location: Agriculture Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds, 95 Ute Ave., Kiowa


Additionally, the PUC will hold an In-Person Public Comment Hearing for El Paso County on the Colorado Power Pathway Siting, Proceeding 25A-0355E:

  • When: 5 PM - 7 PM, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
  • Location: Swink Hall, El Paso County Fair and Events Center, 366 10th St., Calhan
  • For a flyer in English, click here. For a flyer in Spanish, click here. 
     

Dec. 11: Commissioners’ Information Meeting, Proceeding No. 25M-0003ALL:
The Colorado Electric Transmission Authority (CETA) will present on reconductoring, advanced transmission technologies, and CETA financing of transmission projects.

  • When: 9 AM, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
  • View on the PUC YouTube Channel


Dec. 16: Commissioners’ Information Meeting, Proceeding No. 25I-0418E:
To discuss Staff’s initial report on outreach to large load customers and research on large load regulation in select states.

  • When: 1 PM, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
  • View on the PUC YouTube Channel


Monthly Commission Hearing Public Comment Opportunity:
The Commission accepts in person and virtual public comment during the Commission's 2nd weekly meeting of the month (i.e. the 2nd Wednesday). The PUC holds formal meetings at 9 AM every Wednesday of the month, except for holidays. All meetings are streamed on the PUC’s YouTube page.

  • When: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9 AM
  • Registration in advance is encouraged, but not required, for virtual and in person public comment. The registration link will be posted the Friday before the hearing and can be accessed from the PUC Calendar.
  • Please note: Comments may not be about any matter currently before the commission, which includes any topic on the agenda for that meeting and comments specific to any currently pending proceeding.


Other ways to submit public comment and for more information:
Public comments should reference the Proceeding Number.

  • Submit written comments using the Commission’s online form
  • Submit through email at dora_puc_comments@state.co.us
  • Mail comments to the Commission’s offices at: Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202
  • Calling (303) 869-3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options)
  • Public comment hearing information is available on the PUC Calendar or  https://puc.colorado.gov/puccalendar
  • Interpreting services for ASL and Spanish are available upon request when received
    two weeks in advance of each hearing. Submit requests to Megan.Castle@state.co.us