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PUC will host virtual comment hearings on Xcel Energy’s proposed Wildfire Mitigation Plan  

Denver ~ 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.   

Upcoming Public Comment Opportunities include: 

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.

Wildfire Mitigation Plan Virtual Public Comment Hearings

• Thursday, Feb. 6, from 11 AM to 1 PM (register for Feb. 6)
• Thursday, March 13, from 9 AM to 11 AM (register for March 13)
• Tuesday, April 29, from 4 PM to 6 PM (register for April 29)

WMP Stakeholder Meetings: 

The PUC is hosting tailored discussions with key stakeholders including state government agency experts. The public can watch and learn more about the WMP on the Commission’s YouTube channel. More information is available on the PUC calendar. 

• Commissioners’ Information Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 20, from 1 PM to 4 PM and may continue from 9 AM to 12 PM, on Friday, Feb. 21

Incarcerated People’s Communications Services (IPCS) Meeting: 

The PUC is creating a task force that is specifically geared toward Incarcerated People’s Communications Services (IPCS). This initial meeting will be used to assess the interest in the topic and for ongoing dialogue between IPCS companies, advocacy groups and the public to:

• Educate stakeholders regarding how and why IPCS functions 
• Find voluntary solutions to address issues as they arise
• Generally discuss ways to improve service to the end users

Virtual Information Meeting:

• Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6 PM to 7 PM (register for Feb. 11).

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 
• Call (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 

About the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) 

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable, and reasonably priced services consistent with the economic, environmental, and social values of our state. Learn more at https://puc.colorado.gov/