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Colorado regulators seek answers after first SPP West Level 3 alert

Commission staff said the July 20 alert preceded potential controlled load shedding, but no load was shed and the specific trigger remains under review.

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Colorado PUC fast-tracks Public Service resource-adequacy review

The commission ordered Public Service to submit forecast comparisons by July 31 as it reviews options for meeting 2027-28 electricity needs, including a possible delay of Comanche Unit 2’s retirement.

Energy

Arapahoe planners recommend approval of Remora pipeline route

A 6-0 vote sends a proposed two-mile crude-oil and natural-gas pipeline segment to the Arapahoe County commissioners after questions about wells, groundwater and emergency response.

Energy

Black Hills seeks $26.7 million in Colorado electric rate case

A new Black Hills rate filing would raise the average residential electric bill 14.7% before proposed refunds, or 8.8% after them, as state staff and consumer advocates challenge the request.

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Colorado PUC sends Black Hills EV plan to administrative judge

Commissioners deemed Black Hills Colorado Electric’s 2027-29 transportation electrification filing complete and moved the $2.71 million proposal into an administrative law judge proceeding.

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Arapahoe County approves Xcel permit for Power Pathway segment, amends wildlife conditions

Commissioners conditionally approved a 1041 permit for the 345-kV transmission line in Arapahoe County, revising wildlife protections and questioning Xcel about bird diverters, wildfire risk and line clearance.

Energy

Colorado PUC lets Xcel rider changes take effect July 1, lowering some charges and raising others

Colorado regulators allowed several Public Service Company of Colorado rider updates to take effect by operation of law July 1, cutting demand-side management charges but increasing gas, steam and wildfire mitigation charges.

Energy

Colorado PUC sets hearing schedule in Xcel large-load tariff case

Commissioners approved an unopposed procedural calendar in Public Service Co. of Colorado’s large new-load tariff case and asked parties to address both revenues and costs for a hypothetical 300-megawatt customer when comparing rates across utilities.

Energy

Colorado PUC expands transmission-rule overhaul, says Tri-State line needs no CPCN

Colorado regulators on June 10 expanded a transmission-rule overhaul and, in the same meeting, said Tri-State’s Sydney Holcomb 345-kV line does not need a CPCN because it crosses Colorado without serving Colorado customers or interconnecting with Colorado facilities.