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Observing the reactions in the aftermath of the Marshall Fire and the recent preemptive shut off of electricity by Xcel Energy, I’m saddened by what appears to be a deterioration of our social compact.
Nearly two weeks ago, Xcel Energy executed its first-ever public safety power shutdown in Colorado, cutting power to 55,000 customers ahead of a severe wind storm.
When Xcel utilized public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) for the first time on April 6, it shut down power to Boulder’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF).
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will investigate Xcel Energy's decision to preemptively shut off power across six counties during the weekend's extreme winds.