Public Utilities Commission
Coverage of Public Utilities Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Neighbors frustrated over number of power outages in Columbine Hills
Residents in Columbine Hills, Colorado, are frustrated with frequent power outages, with Kelsey Wilson reporting multiple daily outages causing appliance and food losses. Xcel Energy acknowledges increased outages but counts only unplanned outages lasting over five minutes, while Public Utilities Commission records show 30 outages at Wilson's home in two years.
- Coloradans on fixed incomes struggle to afford cooling costs as Xcel Energy proposes rate hike
Coloradans on fixed incomes, including seniors like Jimmy Cano and the Buschman couple, are struggling with rising cooling costs as Xcel Energy proposes a 10% rate hike. The utility company claims Colorado electric bills are 37% below the national average but acknowledges the burden on fixed-income households. Xcel Energy suggests energy-saving measures and infrastructure investments to manage demand.