Xcel Energy is committed to delivering essential energy that is safe, reliable, cost-effective and increasingly clean while driving positive change for people and the planet. Our Just Transition Solicitation is the next step in Colorado’s clean energy transition, kicking off a multi-year, two-phased process to identify new power generation to replace retiring coal units and meet customers’ forecasted energy needs – while supporting our workforce and communities.
Phase 1 sets expectations and establishes practices and protocols to evaluate power generation project bids received during Phase 2. Specifically, in Phase 1, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission will closely examine:
During Phase 2, we will launch a Request for Proposals to solicit new power generation from developers. The Commission will ultimately approve future power projects from a portfolio of options submitted from among the bids we receive.
Learn more about this proposal (PDF)
Read our news release (PDF)
If you would like to follow this proceeding, search for Proceeding No. 24A-0442E using the Commission’s E-Filings System (external link).
The Commission encourages public comments on any issue they are considering. Anyone may file a comment or objection to a proceeding online (external link). You can also email dora_puc_website@state.co.us, call 303-869-3490 or submit comments by mail:
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
1560 Broadway, Suite 250
Denver, CO 80202
When contacting the Commission, reference Proceeding No. 24A-0442E.
Filing materials for this proposal are available below and on the Commission’s website (external link). Search for Proceeding No. 24A-0442E.
Hearing Exhibit 100, Verified Application (PDF)
Verification JTS - signed-notarized (PDF)
Omnibus Motion for EP & Rule Waivers (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 101, Direct Testimony and Attachments of Jack W. Ihle (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 102, Direct Testimony and Attachments of Jon T. Landrum (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 103, Direct Testimony of Justin Tomljanovic (PDF)
Tomljanovic Affidavit JTS (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 104, Direct Testimony of John Bornhofen (PDF)
Affidavit John L. Bornhofen (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 105, Direct Testimony and Attachment of Andrew Siebenaler (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 106, Direct Testimony of John M Goodenough (PDF)
Goodenough Affidavit (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 107, direct Testimony of Thomas L. Bailey (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 108, Direct Testimony and Attachment of Alexander Kangas (PDF)
Hearing Exhibit 109, Direct Testimony and Attachments of Zachary Ming (PDF)
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