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 ...
The idea behind Public Safety Power Shutoffs is that sparks of power lines cause wild fires in dry, windy weather, but there ...
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.