Increasing power bills

What is the deal with the continual increase in our excel energy bills. It is ridiculously over priced. A $100 increase from month to the next & we don’t use any more power then the previous month. we also have solar panels and have not noticed any savings with that at all. Excel has the monopoly and that really sucks. If I could cancel them I would

come on Colorado, what gives here

Extreme Usage over billing

I have an apartment - very small 2 bedroom with 1 person and a dog. This company said that in 1 month I consumed 2700 KWH - that is more that an average apartment building FLOOR for one month. A four bedroom house in the same region and 5 people used 950 KWH with someone that works from home. This is just not possible! Called and they said oh yes according to the reading that is what you used. NO FRICKIN WAY!

Request for review of 9.9 Rate hike and separate wildfire fees on Residential bill

I understand utility costs rise with inflation, materials, and infrastructure needs. However, if Xcel is recovering wildfire mitigation or other expenses through separate adjustments—like the $34.33 back-charge and $6.14 current fee on my January 28, 2026 bill—those should offset any increase in base delivery rates, not add to them. Otherwise, customers pay twice for the same service: once for electricity, once for upkeep. The proposed 9.9% electric rate increase in August 2026 compounds this issue—especially when Colorado inflation is only 2.6%. That disparity feels disproportionate without clear proof the hike is essential, not simply profit protection in a monopoly market…