From our friends at Colorado Renewable Energy Society:
Xcel Energy is proposing a Gas Infrastructure Plan for the next five years. Commission regulators will decide if the utility can keep relying on expanding fossil projects or be required to pivot towards clean energy solutions.
Submit written comments using the Commission’s online form
Click “file comment in proceeding”, then “natural gas”, then “dora” link, then “Xcel”, then “2025-2030 gas plan”, and there you are. don’t worry, it’s actually pretty easy to navigate.
You can say something as simple as, “Please require Xcel to pursue replacing gas with electric.” You can use the points below, and of course, you can say whatever like. Thank you!
We believe it is past time to move beyond relying on gas for heating. Burning natural gas (which is 70%+ methane) causes indoor air pollution harmful to human health, and outdoor air pollution damaging to our climate.
A far better path forward relies on using electricity to heat homes and buildings. The electrical grid is rapidly growing cleaner, and studies show all-electric new homes cost less to operate than those reliant on gas.
Today’s high-performance air-source heat pumps are proven to work in cold climates like ours and provide efficient heating and cooling of both existing and new buildings with a fraction of the pollution caused by burning gas. Ground-coupled heat pumps are proving to be the cleanest and most cost-effective way to build heating systems for new developments.
Rather than encourage gas infrastructure for the next generation, CRES believes that it is time for state regulators to provide ways for Xcel to further encourage customers to move towards clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses.
Below are ways you can make your thoughts heard:
Xcel Energy’s Proposed Gas Infrastructure Plan, Proceeding No. 25A-0220G:
The PUC is taking virtual public comment on Xcel Energy’s gas infrastructure plan, which has proposed upgrades to natural gas utility systems, including potential alternatives to certain projects.
See the list of filings here: Proceeding Detail
Remote Public Comment Hearings Information:
Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 5 PM and ending no later than 6:30 PM. Register here for public comment in November.
Tuesday, Jan. 20, beginning at 5 p.m. and ending no later than 6:30 PM. Register here for public comment in January.
Other ways to submit public comment and for more information:
Public comments should reference the Proceeding Number
Submit through email at dora_puc_website@state.co.us
Mail comments to the Commission’s offices at: Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202
Call (303) 869-3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options)