Xcel Energy said it is taking precautionary steps to reduce the risk of sparking a fire, but does not plan to implement a public safety power shutoff.
Xcel Energy says a public safety power shutoff isn’t expected, though wind-driven outages remain possible under enhanced powerline safety settings.
As strong winds are set to hit Colorado this week, raising wildfire risks, Xcel Energy will activate systems to mitigate ...
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Hawaiian Electric’s wildfire shutoffs raise a hard question: who can’t lose power
The idea behind Public Safety Power Shutoffs is that sparks of power lines cause wild fires in dry, windy weather, but there ...
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What’s the difference between a Wind Advisory, Watch?
High winds can be more than just an inconvenience -- it can be the difference between expensive damages, injuries and other safety issues.
High winds reported in western North Carolina have led to numerous downed trees and power lines.
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