CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For UTILITIES PANEL
INTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Jul 18, 2024
Location Old State Library
Utilities Panel - Committee Discussion Only
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01:03:02 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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01:03:13 PM |
Campbell Hawkins, representing Black Hills Energy, presented to the committee the intersection with utility companies and wildfires. He discussed equipment maintenance and wildfire mitigation strategies. He mentioned the recently release wildfire mitigation plan released by Black Hills Energy.
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01:11:21 PM |
Cody O'Neil, representing Holy Cross Energy, presented to the committee (Attachment G). He stated that Holy Cross Energy is a rural electric cooperative and provided data about Holy Cross Energy. Mr. O'Neil discussed the mitigation efforts by Holy Cross Energy, including weather awareness, relay settings, construction design, inspection and maintenance programs, and right-of-way management. He stated that a public safety power shut-off is a last resort mitigation tactic.
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01:20:24 PM |
Andrew Holder, representing
Xcel Energy, presented to the committee (Attachment H). He discussed the
ongoing wildfire mitigation Xcel is doing and how cameras are being used
to identify fires. Mr. Holder reviewed the 2025-27 Colorado Wildfire Mitigation
Plan. He discussed elements of infrastructure improvements, vegetation
management, and the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Program. Mr. Holder
reviewed Xcel's community engagement efforts and highlighted information
about enhanced powerline safety settings. He discussed the PSPS decision
making process and communications about a PSPS. Mr. Holder explained the
process for the 2025-27 Colorado Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which involves
public hearings.
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01:32:52 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee about their presentations, including questions about PSPS events, topping tree practices, and the use of cameras to identify wildfires.
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