Xcel Energy starts work to bury 50 miles of power lines to cut wildfire risk across Colorado

Xcel Energy is burying 50 miles of power lines in Colorado by 2027 to reduce wildfire risks, following the destructive Marshall Fire. The initiative, part of a $1.9 billion investment approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, includes vegetation management and AI fire detection. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) have been implemented, but some residents advocate for underground lines despite high costs.