US EditionXcel Energy Warns of Potential Power Shutoffs on Front Range on Wednesday
Xcel Energy may cut power starting Wednesday to reduce wildfire risk amid strong winds and dry conditions, affecting multiple counties along Colorado's Front Range.
- On Dec. 17, Xcel Energy is evaluating a targeted shutoff beginning at noon that could last several hours or several days, affecting Front Range customers in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties.
- The National Weather Service forecasted gusty winds and low fuel moisture across the Front Range, with wind gusts up to 75 mph and near-record warm temperatures prompting expanded fire bans.
- Customers can monitor outages online and report them by text as Xcel Energy uses Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings with an outage map and text codes: 'OUT' to 98936 and 'STAT' to check status.
- School districts warned parents that an extended outage this last week before winter break could impact schools, with updates due Tuesday afternoon.
- Xcel's past ties to the Marshall Fire and a $640 million settlement add public scrutiny to any shutoff after an April 2024 PSPS left more than 55,000 customers powerless.
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This is a developing story and will be updated. It was last updated at 4:40 p.m. on Dec. 16. For the most up-to-date information, make sure you’re also subscribed to BRL Today, our newsletter. Xcel Energy says it is likely to cut power to customers in Boulder County on Wednesday Dec. 17, beginning around 10 a.m., in response to extreme fire danger. The utility said it will provide another update Wednesday morning. While Xcel is still finalizing …
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