Xcel Energy announced it would cut power to approximately 55,000 customers in Colorado on Saturday due to high winds that could topple power lines and spark wildfires. The decision affects Boulder, Gilpin, Jefferson, Douglas, Broomfield, and Larimer counties. This preventive measure comes amid increased fire potential and ongoing litigation Xcel faces for wildfires in multiple states. Despite the shutdown, there were reports of power lines still causing fires in the area. Over 150,000 residents across NE Colorado experienced power outages, with uncertainty about the cause being automated shutoffs or downed power lines. Xcel Energy's efforts to address the situation include contacting affected customers and prioritizing wind damage repairs before restoring power, which may continue into Monday.
Latest UPDATE @XcelEnergyCO: (See full thread below for all details 4/4) “•Customers can keep updated on the status of their outage on our outage map, which will be updated with estimated restoration times when they’re available.See here: https://t.co/ZRALoKMO1T”. 👇👇👇👇👇 https://t.co/7EZknXNtBE https://t.co/lepncnAuv7
⚠️ Outage Update: •This morning, Xcel Energy crews are out assessing damage to the electric system caused by extremely high winds in parts of Colorado that started yesterday afternoon and continue into this morning.
Update on @XcelEnergyCO operations for April 7: Xcel crews are assessing conditions. The company says it will prioritize addressing wind damage first, then start to turn power on in areas affected by the public safety shutdown. More at @BoulderOEM: https://t.co/HMXlJ0Qpcs
Xcel: Power outages in Colorado could continue into Monday https://t.co/FHVntS7xcK https://t.co/oaYM0qSaWQ
Over 150k without power across NE Colorado, via Xcel. Hard to gauge how many of these are automated shutoffs vs. downed power lines. #COwx #9wx https://t.co/s8OAUfFc0N
Here is an update power shutdown map from Xcel energy from 8 mins ago… Wide spread across populated areas in Colorado. Hey California, this is minuscule compared to what you will see this year… Oregon, you too. #wildfire #denver #fortcollins #boulder #cofire https://t.co/djd3NhvpZ9
Here is an update power shutdown map from Xcel energy from 8 mins ago… Wide spread across populated areas in Colorado. #wildfire #denver #fortcollins #boulder #cofire https://t.co/1TZp4OeuOu
They shut the power off in Colorado today, but power-lines were still causing fires there. #cofire #wildfire #powersoff https://t.co/xrtIMvlPSX
I have been reporting on power companies and wildfires for years now. Lawsuits, insurance companies canceling policies and leaving states, many failed AI risk maps…. and skyrocketing rates. Well today, Xcel energy shut off power to all of Boulder, Colorado and the surrounding… https://t.co/R3rBBUHvQM
Xcel Energy, a power company in Colorado, announced on Saturday that it was cutting power to roughly 55,000 customers over wildfire concerns as powerful winds battered the state. https://t.co/0S1SPYr4pz
Xcel Energy has shut of power to 55,000 residents in Colorado today due to winds and Red Flags. 👀 Xcel currently has ongoing litigation for wildfires in multiple states. #wildfire #cofire https://t.co/1diJQ9EGBf
Xcel Energy has shut of power to 55,000 residents in Colorado today due to winds and Red Flags. 👀 Xcel is currently has ongoing litigation for wildfires in multiple states. #wildfire #cofire https://t.co/1Kr7uEir9B
Xcel Energy said it will cut power to about 55,000 customers in Colorado due to high winds that could topple its power lines and spark wildfires https://t.co/KXOv0xp0cs
Xcel to shut power off for 55,000 customers due to high wind, fire danger in Colorado https://t.co/rFxPg3qiZY
Update from @XcelEnergyCO Affected customers in Boulder, Gilpin, Jefferson, Douglas, Broomfield and Larimer counties are being contacted. See Xcel full thread below. https://t.co/EEP0aMmnEg
Xcel to shut off power to some customers ahead of high wind danger https://t.co/RS1tmSjOkj https://t.co/Za1UvKVQyX
Xcel shutting off power to parts of the foothills for fire prevention/safety: https://t.co/tcsavfxwoy
Public safety message: @XcelEnergyCO may de-energize power lines, turning off electrical service to customers in certain areas on Saturday due to high winds this weekend and increased fire potential. The areas included Boulder County and small sections of Gilpin and #Jeffco… https://t.co/WMfQaQrHr6
Public safety message: @XcelEnergyCO may de-energize power lines, turning off electrical service to customers in certain areas on Saturday due to high winds Saturday & Sunday and increased fire potential. The areas included Boulder County and small sections of Gilpin and #Jeffco… https://t.co/w5HRWZZq3m
Be aware that @XcelEnergyCO may de-energize power lines, turning off electrical service to customers in certain areas on Saturday due to high winds Saturday & Sunday and increased fire potential. The areas included Boulder County and small sections of Gilpin and #Jeffco Counties… https://t.co/pXCvuslxWv
Xcel may deenergize lines on Saturday due to high winds Saturday & Sunday and increased fire potential. The areas included Boulder County and small sections of Gilpin and #Jeffco Counties Visit @XcelEnergyCO for updates https://t.co/chhZsrJ7y2 Plan ahead by charging… https://t.co/UO3MaqAAcR
⛈️ A powerful line of storms packing high winds and heavy rain passed across our service area today, leaving 123,000 customers without electric service. ➡️ View our response efforts, restoration estimates, safety tips and more information at https://t.co/7XSpAgXkop.