Xcel: No planned outages in Colorado, but wind‑driven power cuts still possible

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-04T08:40:33+00:00

Xcel Energy has announced that while public safety power shutoffs are not planned in Colorado, wind-driven outages may occur due to enhanced safety settings. EPSS will be activated for 48-72 hours to mitigate wildfire risks, guided by the National Weather Service.

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2026-03-04 08:40:33

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Xcel Energy states that no public safety power shutoffs are expected in Colorado, although wind-driven outages are still possible due to enhanced powerline safety settings (EPSS). The company will activate EPSS across eastern Colorado for the next 48-72 hours to reduce wildfire risk. This decision was made after consulting with the National Weather Service, which indicated conditions do not warrant a planned shutoff, but wind gusts of up to 60 mph are anticipated, making unplanned outages a possibility.

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