December 23, 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.
In addition to filing online and other ways, the PUC now has a new email to receive public comments. Proceeding numbers should be included when submitting using the new public comment email: dora_puc_comments@state.co.us.
January opportunities include:
Jan. 7: 9-1-1 Services Enterprise Board Meeting:
The PUC 9-1-1 Enterprise Board meets monthly.
- When: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 3 PM - 4 PM
- Join the Zoom Meeting
Jan. 8: Rail Safety Section Rulemaking for Wayside System Detectors Public Comment Hearing, Proceeding No. 25R-0408R:
The PUC is taking virtual public comment on the Rail Safety Section’s rulemaking to make permanent wayside detector reporting rules and to add obstructions criteria to its public crossings rules. The PUC is creating these rules, based on HB24-1030, after temporary ones were put in place last year.
One rule requires railroads with mainlines in Colorado to report every year on their wayside detector systems, including their type, location, and spacing, plus how problems found by the detectors are handled. Per the temporary rules, the first reports were due Jan. 1, 2025.
Another rule outlines that railroads should strive to not block crossings. However, if a train is blocking a crossing, it provides information about what emergency vehicles are recommended to do to respond to emergencies occurring on the other side of the tracks and requires railroads to report specific information if a crossing is blocked and emergency access is needed.
Virtual Public Comment Hearing Information:
- When: Thursday, Jan. 8, beginning at 11:30 AM and ending no later than 5 PM
- Register in advance for the Zoom Meeting
Jan. 14: Monthly Commission Public Comment Opportunity:
The Commission accepts 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. Due to building construction, the meeting will be held virtually.
- When: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 9 AM
- Registration in advance is encouraged, but not required, for 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.
Jan. 20: Xcel Energy’s Proposed Gas Infrastructure Plan, Proceeding No. 25A-0220G
The PUC is taking public comment on Xcel Energy’s Gas Infrastructure Plan. A Gas Infrastructure Plan is a detailed proposal for upgrades to the gas system, including potential alternatives to system upgrades. This plan must be reviewed and approved by the Commission to ensure it meets safety, reliability, resiliency, and emissions standards and protects income-qualified utility customers and disproportionately impacted communities. In its plan for 2025-2030, Xcel Energy presents approximately 60 projects and seeks authority to build and operate two projects- the Louisville to Rollins Pass Project and the Speer Canal Interconnects Project.
Remote Public Comment Hearings Information:
- Tuesday, Jan. 20, beginning at 5 PM and ending no later than 6:30 PM.
- Register here for public comment in January.
Jan. 26: 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 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 county.
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
- Services: Light refreshments, a children’s activity table, ASL and Spanish interpretation. Read the flyer in English, click here and for a flyer in Spanish, click here.
- Location: Swink Hall, El Paso County Fair & Events Center, 366 10th St., Calhan
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