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Westminster warns of possible Xcel proactive power shutoffs; city wins $540,000-plus sustainability grant for ADU pilot
Summary
City Manager Andrews told the council that Xcel Energy has sent advance notices about possible proactive power shutoffs tied to high winds; Andrews also announced the state awarded Westminster over $540,000 for an accessory dwelling unit pilot and complete-streets work and previewed a February utility-bill roundup program to assist residents.
City Manager Andrews told the Westminster City Council on Dec. 15 that Xcel Energy had sent advance notices that proactive power shutoffs to reduce wildfire risk could begin as early as noon Wednesday, depending on wind forecasts.
"Xcel Energy is pushing out advance notices to our community that they are contemplating and preparing for proactive power shut offs, starting as early as noon this Wednesday," Andrews said, adding that the utility was tracking winds and…
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