Colorado
Nov 3
Approve a 20-year franchise agreement with Xcel Energy beginning January 1, 2027, continuing provisions for undergrounding electrical lines, infrastructure safety, emergency coordination, and payments to the city for use of public rights-of-way and other city property
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No Hate in Our State
Led by Meghan Camacho-Culligan · 7 voters
The City of Denver has a franchise agreement and accompanying partnership agreement with the Xcel Corporation to maintain service through an energy monopoly. This agreement allows Xcel to continue as a monopoly in exchange for some services and allows Xcel the right-of-way access to service utility infrastructure. This agreement will last 20 years.
Given the state of a volatile and collapsing climate, rate hikes and unsatisfactory service for Denver ratepayers, and Xcel’s unjust existence as a monopoly, the City of Denver should force Xcel back to the bargaining table to secure an agreement with a shorter time frame and with more benefits to Denverites, all while the city explores owning and running its own public utility.
Denver DSA recommends a NO vote on Referred Question 2K.