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.
In addition to public comment hearings, the Commission can take public comment online, by phone, mail or email. The online PUC Calendar is updated with all public comment hearing opportunities and more information, and can be found here.
Upcoming PUC Opportunities include:
Xcel Energy Wildfire Mitigation Plan, Proceeding No. 24A-0296E:
The PUC will host virtual public comment hearings on Xcel Energy’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP). The PUC invites community members to provide comments regarding the Company’s $1.9 billion plan for wildfire mitigation.
The Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes Xcel Energy’s proposed mitigation activities and investments, including targeted equipment inspections, repairs and replacements; expanded vegetation management; system protection enhancements; weather and wind modeling; practices related to public safety power shut-offs; and community and stakeholder outreach.
Wildfire Mitigation Plan Virtual Public Comment Hearings:
- Thursday, March 13, from 9 AM to 11 AM (register here)
- Tuesday, April 29, from 4 PM to 6 PM (register here)
Electric & Gas Rules to Implement Labor Requirements, Proceeding No. 24R-0559EG:
The PUC seeks comments on proposed rules on labor requirements for electric and gas utilities in the context of electric resource planning and infrastructure projects. The PUC is conducting this rulemaking in response to SB23-292 and to clarify its treatment of Best Value Employment Metrics (BVE Metrics). BVE Metrics provide information about the workforce involved in constructing energy projects, including their access to training, competitive wages and benefits, use of in-state labor, and other factors. The rulemaking also addresses Energy Sector Public Works Projects, which require certain infrastructure projects to be constructed by contractors who provide apprenticeships and prevailing wages.
Virtual Public Comment Hearing:
Tuesday, March 4: Beginning at 11 AM, and ending earlier if all comments are received, but not later than 5 PM. (register here)
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
- Interpreting services for ASL and Spanish are available upon request when received two weeks in advance of each hearing. Submit requests to Holly.bise@state.co.us