Xcel Energy Customers in Denver Report Frequent Power Outages in 2026
Colorado regulators have indicated that Xcel Energy customers in Denver are experiencing frequent power outages, with the number of incidents in 2026 exceeding historical averages according to an analysis by the Public Utilities Commission.
Denver, CO, September 29, 2026 —
DENVER – Customers of Xcel Energy in Denver have been experiencing a notable increase in power outages during 2026, according to observations by Colorado regulators. An analysis conducted by the state’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) indicates that the frequency of these power disruptions has surpassed historical averages for the region.
The findings suggest a trend of more frequent outages affecting Xcel Energy’s service area within Denver. The Public Utilities Commission’s analysis is the basis for this observation, highlighting a deviation from typical patterns of service reliability. The specific number of outages recorded in 2026 and the precise historical average against which they are being compared were not detailed in the initial indication from regulators.
Xcel Energy is a major utility provider in Colorado, serving a significant portion of the state’s population with electricity and natural gas. Power outages can stem from a variety of causes, including equipment failures, weather-related incidents, or increased demand on the grid. The Public Utilities Commission typically oversees utility operations to ensure adequate service standards are met.
Further details regarding the extent of the increase, potential contributing factors identified by the PUC, or any specific actions being considered or taken by regulators or Xcel Energy were not immediately available. The trend identified pertains to the year 2026 and its comparison to past performance metrics.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Jaffe on coloradosun.com, see more information here.
