8CD6CE0DAA9C3F158725845E00574504 Hearing Summary

Mr. Jack Ihle, representing Xcel Energy, came to the table to provide information on Xcel Energy's operations in Colorado and it's initiatives and goals.  He distributed a copy of his presentation to the committee [Attachment B].

Mr. Ihle continued by discussing Xcel's clean energy transition.

In response to committee questions, Mr. Ihle discussed Xcel's recent gas filing.

Mr. Ihle continued by discussing renewable energy options for customers.

Mr. Ihle continued by discussing Xcel Energy's low income and energy assistance programs.

Mr. Ihle continued by discussing Xcel's battery deployment and electric vehicle implementation plan.

Mr. Ihle wrapped up his presentation by discussing the planning, performance, rate, and administrative reporting that Xcel provides to the PUC.

In response to committee questions, Mr. Ihle answered questions regarding local government renewable energy goals and community choice.

Mr. Ihle answered a question regarding the electrification of heating and cooling systems.  Mr. Ihle stated that Xcel is studying pilots, technologies, and the interplay between electric heating and wind.

In response to a committee question, Mr. Ihle discussed Xcel's work local communities to help them reach their energy goals.

Mr. Vance Crocker, representing Black Hills Energy, came to the table to discuss the company's operation in Colorado.  He distributed a copy of his presentation [Attachment C].

Mr. Crocker continued by discussing the company's service area and renewable energy goals.

Mr. Michael Harrington, representing Black Hills Energy, came to the table to discuss the company's history in Southern Colorado.

Mr. Harrington continued by discussing Black Hills Energy's rates, it's consumer focused solutions and energy efficiency programs.

Mr. Harrington also discussed advanced metering infrastructure and noted that the company has a customer portal where customers have access to real time energy usage data.

Mr. Crocker continued by discussing Black Hills Energy's contribution to economic development in Southern Colorado.

In response to a committee question, Mr. Crocker discussed Black Hills Energy's economic development activities with small businesses in Southern Colorado.

In response to committee questions, Mr. Harrington discussed the history of Black Hills Energy's operations in Southern Colorado and its infrastructure investment in the past decade.

Mr. Harrington noted that state legislation required Black Hills to replace two coal-powered plants with natural gas.  He also noted that Black Hills has implemented both hot weather and cold weather discount rates.

President Garcia, chair, read a statement from a constituent [Attachment D].

The committee recessed.