Xcel Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff

under implementation

Xcel Energy implemented planned power shut-offs affecting nearly 100,000 customers in Colorado due to strong winds and dry conditions creating dangerous fire risks. The shut-offs are intended to reduce wildfire risk during high wind events. Additional outages were considered for a following Friday, with some customers potentially without power for more than three days. The utility also improved grid infrastructure and adjusted affected areas based on risk assessments and forecast data.