October 30, 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:
9-1-1 Services Enterprise Board Meeting:
The PUC 9-1-1 Enterprise Board meets monthly.
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 3 PM - 4 PM
- Join the Zoom Meeting
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.
Remote Public Comment Hearing Information:
- When: Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 11:30 AM and ending no later than 5 PM
- Join the Zoom Meeting
Xcel Energy's 2026-2027 Proposed Renewable Energy Plan, Proceeding No. 25A-0194E:
The PUC is taking virtual public comment on Xcel Energy’s 2026-2027 Renewable Energy Plan, in which Xcel Energy seeks Commission approval to continue, modify, and add programs promoting clean energy resources, such as solar facilities powering individual homes and businesses and community solar gardens (CSG).
The Company's 2026-2027 Renewable Energy Plan ties directly to provisions in SB24-207, introducing Inclusive Community Solar, where more than half of CSG capacity is reserved for subscribers who are income qualified, and addressing small-scale clean energy generation paired with a co-located battery called Dispatchable Distributed Generation. Xcel Energy seeks to increase its Renewable Energy Standard Adjustment (“RESA”) bill surcharge from the current 1% to 2% and to use already-collected RESA funds to support clean energy development over a four-year period.
Remote Public Comment Hearing Information:
- When: Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 11:30 AM and ending no later than 5 PM
Join the Zoom Meeting
Xcel Energy’s Proposed Gas Infrastructure Plan, Proceeding No. 25A-0220G:
The PUC is taking virtual public comment on Xcel Energy’s gas infrastructure plan, which has proposed upgrades to natural gas utility systems, including potential alternatives to certain projects. 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. The Commission will hold two public comment hearings.
Remote Public Comment Hearings Information:
- Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 5 PM and ending no later than 6:30 PM. Register here for public comment in November.
Tuesday, Jan. 20, beginning at 5 p.m. and ending no later than 6:30 PM. Register here for public comment in January.
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, Nov. 12, 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_website@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