January 21, 2026 - The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) invites the public to join a virtual public comment hearing on new, proposed rules addressing Public Safety Power Shutoff events. A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a wildfire mitigation tool used by utility companies to limit the risk of wildfire ignition due to downed power lines.
All public input is welcome regardless of whether you have directly experienced a shut off event.
Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) Virtual Public Comment Hearing, Proceeding No. 26M-0037E:
- When: 4 PM - 6 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 28
- Register here
Other ways to provide public comment include:
- Submitting PSPS feedback and taking a survey through the PUC’s online Public Safety Power Shutoff feedback tool
- Emailing comments to dora_puc_comments@state.co.us
- Mailing 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)
- Note: please use the Proceeding No 26M-0037E when providing comment
For more information:
- To learn more about Xcel Energy’s Public Power Safety Shutoff, visit the PUC's PSPS webpage: Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
- The PUC approved Xcel Energy's Wildfire Mitigation Plan in June 2025 - click here for the press release that highlights some of the mitigations, including approving undergrounding 50 miles of lines.
- For more information on Proceeding No 26M-0037E, use E-Filings on the PUC website, puc.colorado.gov.