Xcel is horrible

I was affected by the non communicated April 2024 shut down as well. At least this time, they communicated this shut down using their pre-built notification system. However, unlike April 2024, there was no wind near me that justified this shut down. I had 40-50 mile gusts.

These ”safety“ shut downs are clearly used because Xcel has not done the maintenance work to harden their infrastructure.

the PUC needs to get off its high horse about renewable energy and focus on reliability. Xcel needs to service ratepayers with reliable energy.