Xcel Energy Wildfire Mitigation Plan
The PUC will host three virtual public comment hearings on Xcel Energy’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), Proceeding No. 24A-0296E, over the next few months. 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.
WMP Virtual Public Comment Hearings
- Thursday, Feb. 6
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(register here) - Thursday, March 13
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
(register here) - Tuesday, April 29
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
(register here)
WMP Stakeholder Meetings
The PUC is hosting tailored discussions with key stakeholders including state government agency experts. The public can learn more about the WMP by watching these meetings on the Commission’s YouTube channel. More information is available on the PUC calendar.
- Remote Technical Conference
Monday, Jan. 27
1 p.m. - Commissioners’ Information Meeting:
Thursday, Feb. 20
1 p.m. to 4 p.m,
Xcel Energy’s Thermal Energy Network, Proceeding No. 24A-0369G
Xcel Energy filed an application for approval of its Thermal Energy Network Pilot as required by HB 23-1252. Xcel is required to propose at least one pilot program, consisting of one or more pilot projects, to provide thermal energy service in its service area.
Virtual Public Comment Hearing
- Virtual Public Comment Hearing
Tuesday, Jan. 21
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Register here
Other ways to submit public comment and for more information
Other ways to submit public comment and for more information
Public comments should reference the Proceeding Number and can be submitted by:
- Submitting written comments using the Commission’s online form
- Submitting through email at dora_puc_website@state.co.us
- Mailing 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 Holly.bise@state.co.us