Xcel fields questions from Boulder officials about power outage


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www.dailycamera.com— Nearly two weeks ago, Xcel Energy executed its first-ever public safety power shutdown in Colorado, cutting power to 55,000 customers — most of them in Boulder County — ahead of a severe wind storm

KGNU—With more outages on the horizon, does Boulder's 20th Century power grid make sense for the next 100 years?. In the weeks following an early April power outage, during which Xcel Energy cut power to over 55,000 customers across the Denver and Boulder metro areas, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has initiated an investigation into the utility company. As part of this investigation, the PUC hosted a community feedback meeting, []

WAVE 3—Elizabethtown hit by power outage. Police say a large part of the City of Elizabethtown has been impacted.

KGBT—Power Up Generator program shines during outages. EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency's "Power Up Generator" (PUG) program came through on Sunday during the power outages that affected about 12,000 customers throughout Hidalgo County. According to a county news release, the agency's program helped at least three residents whose lives depend on reliable power. The Power Up Generator []