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Proceeding No. 26A-0263EG
On July 1, 2026, we submitted a proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission that integrates our existing voluntary customer programs — like energy efficiency, conservation, transportation electrification, demand management and beneficial electrification — into one coordinated plan. This will make it easier for customers to compare options, find rebates and manage their energy use.
If our proposal is approved as filed by the Commission, we anticipate it would:
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Proceeding No. 26AL-0267E
Our Flexible Connection Program proposal gives customers new ways to access electric service in areas where it’s not immediately available or would require significant grid upgrades. Instead of waiting for infrastructure improvements, customers would voluntarily operate under agreed-upon conditions — like reducing use during periods of high demand — in exchange for earlier access to electric service or the ability to connect energy resources.
Proceeding No. 26AL-0261E
We recently proposed an Electric Space Heating Rate Pilot to offer a new, voluntary rate option for residential customers who use heat pumps as their main source of home heating. The pilot is designed to better reflect how these customers use electricity, helping make winter heating costs more manageable while keeping rates fair for all customers. It will also provide insights to help inform future rate options as more Colorado customers adopt clean electric heating technologies.
Below you will find regulatory proposals submitted by Xcel Energy to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Information on how to provide feedback directly to the Commission about these filings is available at the bottom of this page.
Proceeding No. 25AL-0538G
Over the past two years, we’ve made significant natural gas system investments to strengthen pipeline integrity, enhance leak detection and modernize infrastructure to protect communities from extreme weather and other risks. On Dec. 29, 2025, we made a proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to adjust natural gas rates to fund these critical investments. If rates are approved as filed, an average residential customer can expect their monthly natural gas bill to increase about 11.4%, or $7.59, starting in October 2026. The average small business customer will see an increase of 13.0%, or about $36.47 per month.
Proceeding No. 25AL-0494E
In June 2026, we reached a settlement agreement with some parties that reduces our original rate increase request, adds customer protections and supports continued electric system investments. The agreement lowers the proposed increase from approximately $356 million to $225 million — about 37% less than our original proposal. It also includes bill credits, stronger support for income-qualified households and added accountability tied to system performance.
If approved by the Commission, an average residential customer can expect their monthly electric bill to increase about 5.86%, or $6.13. The average small business customer will see an increase of 5.59%, or about $8.90 per month.
Proceeding No. 25A-0220G
Our 2025 Gas Infrastructure Plan details projects that are critical to providing safe, efficient and resilient energy service as we work to operate the cleanest natural gas system possible. These foundational investments will also allow us to continue modernizing the system and integrating emerging technologies that will pave the way to a low-carbon future and benefit our customers for years to come.
In June 2026, the Commission issued their final written decision (PDF) approving some parts of our plan, making changes to others and denying some requests.
Privacy has always been an important part of how we do business. This annual notice explains our data privacy practices, steps we take to safeguard your personal information and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used.
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Data Privacy Regulations
One of Xcel Energy’s key priorities is to keep costs low for our customers as we proactively work to provide safe, reliable and increasingly clean energy. Today, we serve our Colorado customers with electricity that’s 46% carbon-free and have reduced carbon emissions by 60% compared to 2005 levels.
We use a diverse mix of resources to generate your electricity, and the cost of power delivery and supply of those resources is reflected in customer bills.
Learn more in our Customer Notice (PDF)
Generation costs by resource (PDF)
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When contacting the Commission, be sure to reference the proceeding number associated with the filing.
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