The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will enact emergency rules after taking no action when closing the investigation two weeks ago.
DENVER — The Colorado Public Utilities Commission reopened its investigation into Xcel Energy’s April power shutoff during Wednesday’s weekly meeting.that the community should not wait for emergency rules.On April 9, Polis sent a letter to Xcel after the power shutoff saying he expected the PUC to create emergency rules.
“I had a number of questions and concerns, such that I've asked to have this item put back on the agenda for further discussion,” PUC Chairman Eric Blank said on Wednesday. “What struck me was, I think, the need for better coordination, especially with municipalities, emergency operations centers, as well as vulnerable and critical customers,” PUC Commissioner Megan Gilman said.
The three commissioners will order emergency rules around communicating future PSPS’ to customers, county emergency operations managers, municipalities and customers who rely on electricity for medical needs.
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