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Votes at a glance: PUC approves segment 5, allows Black Hills SSIR changes, suspends large‑load tariff and clears Hot Springs Shuttle fare change
Summary
At its April 29 meeting the commission: approved the Segment 5 siting application under backstop authority; allowed Black Hills Energy's SSIR advice letter to take effect by operation of law; suspended Public Service's large‑load tariff for 120 days and set it for hearing; and allowed Hot Springs Shuttle's fare changes to take effect on May 1.
A summary of formal actions taken or approved at the Public Utilities Commission meeting on April 29, 2026:
• Segment 5 (Power Pathways): The commission voted to grant Public Service Company's application to site and construct Segment 5 along the company's preferred route, finding statutory preconditions and statutory balancing factors satisfied. The commission directed Public Service to submit a compliance filing within 90 days that addresses camera coverage and coordination with affected fire districts. (See counsel presentation and votes during the El Paso County…
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