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Hundreds of Xcel Energy crew members are out inspecting power lines and poles and making any needed repairs to restore power to customers impacted by severe wind that moved through Colorado today.

Xcel Energy is positioning hundreds of crew members to inspect power lines and make repairs to the system following today’s extreme wind event.

As Xcel Energy continues to prepare for a strong wind event and likely Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) tomorrow, March 14, the company is encouraging customers to be ready for power outages.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - (March 13, 2026) —Xcel Energy is monitoring and preparing for possible power outages due to high winds and snow across the Upper Midwest over the next few days. In addition to the wind today, forecasts show potential for heavy snow ...

As crews address power outages caused by today’s high winds, Xcel Energy is monitoring and preparing for forecasted severe weather with high winds, low humidity, severe drought and extremely dry ground fuel conditions along much of the Front Range on Saturday, March 14 that will create critical fire weather conditions and may lead to power outages.

MINNEAPOLIS (March 12, 2026) —Xcel Energy is staffing additional field crews to prepare for possible power outages due to high winds and snow across the Upper Midwest over the next few days. Forecasts show severe wind gusts of up to 65 mph beginning ...

Xcel Energy is closely monitoring and preparing for a higher risk of wildfires across much of the Front Range through the remainder of the week. Despite the recent snowfall, dry fuels persist, coupled with high winds and historically low snowpack. The warm temperatures and high wind will quickly melt snow and dry out vegetation, increasing the risk of fast-spreading wildfires. Xcel Energy Media Relations 3500 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205 303-294-2300 mediainquiries@xcelenergy.com xcelenergy.com   Xcel Energy monitoring and preparing for higher risk of...

Xcel Energy is closely monitoring and preparing for a higher risk of wildfires across Colorado. High winds and historically low snowpack, coupled with unseasonably warm and dry weather and very dry vegetation could contribute to large, fast-spreading wildfires in these areas.  

The project will provide a significant contribution to the state’s economy, including a large buildout of new clean energy projects.

Cain will lead the company’s Technology and Security Services organization, taking over the role held by Tim Peterson, who accepted a position outside of the company.