“We must build major transmission to reach the renewable resources that are located far from cities. Xcel Energy is currently constructing the Colorado Power Pathway to unlock 5,500 megawatts of renewable resources.”

“Most people assume you just add generation and the job is done, but the reality is you also need a robust delivery network.”

“We have made substantial investments in safety and reliability while keeping customer bills 39% below the national average. Our Colorado customers enjoy the lowest share of wallet in the United States.”

Conversations with Xcel Energy – Colorado President Robert Kenney, SVP of Integrated System Planning Lon Huber, SVP of Transmission Sandra Johnson, and VP of Data Centers and Large Loads Jack Ihle.

Energy is about physics and policy, but it is always about people. Behind the modeling and the rate cases, there are families trying to keep life running. If we keep innovating with this much intention, we can ensure a more stable future for the communities our children will inherit.

“Some of the most impactful improvements in utility operations happen in places that rarely get attention – the everyday processes that support the crews and equipment keeping the lights on. One example is fleet operations.”

“EPRI’s DCFlex initiative launched the Flex MOSAIC™ classification system. The framework provides a technology neutral, uniform structure for describing and evaluating large load flexibility. At its core, the framework establishes a shared language.”

SEPA is tracking this evolution through our Database of Emerging Large Load Tariffs (DELTa), developed with the NC Clean Energy Technology Center. Today, DELTa includes more than 77 tariffs across 36 states – nearly all developed in just the past two years.

It was a busy week for the industry with major events in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) hosted its 49th National Conference from April 12-15th in the Big Easy. Meanwhile, on April 14th, Hispanics in Energy held its Legislative Summit in our nation’s capital to advocate for key policy priorities.