Xcel Energy

This week a trial was scheduled to begin to determine if Xcel Energy was at fault for igniting the Marshal Fire. But Wednesday, the energy company agreed to terms to settle the more than 4,000 homeowners, businesses and insurers. The Colorado Sun's Michael Booth discusses the settlement with KUNC's Desmond O'Boyle.

Xcel Energy was scheduled to go to court to fight a lawsuit brought by more than 4,000 homeowners, businesses and insurers.

Xcel Energy claims it needs to spend about 22-billion dollars by 2040 to keep up with demand from data centers across Colorado. So, how much demand will there actually be by then and what does Xcel want to spend that money on? Colorado Sun reporter Mark Jaffe discussed this with KUNC's Desmond O'Boyle.

A new business is getting attention from renewable energy advocates and Gov. Jared Polis for its unusual plan to deliver electricity in Colorado. The company would use giant batteries on trains to haul renewable energy from solar and wind farms to the cities and towns that need it. We hear more from the entrepreneurs behind the company Sun Train.

A new business is getting attention from renewable energy advocates and Gov. Jared Polis for its unusual plan to deliver electricity here in Colorado. The company would use giant batteries on trains to haul renewable energy from solar and wind farms – to the cities and towns that need it. We hear more from the entrepreneurs behind the company Sun Train, on today’s In The NoCo.

Summit County officials say a sprawling Xcel Energy proposal could have direct impacts on many of their residents.

Some customers are stuck without checks, but dealers are happy about the boost in electric vehicle sales. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with The Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Though considered a "last resort," more companies are making the decision to cut power when they fear weather conditions could make a wildfire more likely.

The state's largest energy provider recently said they are not sure they can meet Colorado’s clean-energy goals at the $12 billion price tag they promised. Xcel has gotten more time from state regulators to try and reconcile their plan. But according to Colorado Sun reporter Mark Jaffe, Colorado's Public Utilities Commission is concerned the delay could lead to consumers paying more on their energy bills.

Xcel customers across the Front Range experienced the state’s first planned power shutoff in April to protect against fire danger, but many residents were unaware their power was being shut off.