Public Open House 

Please join us at a public open house to learn more about Xcel Energy’s plan to build a better, cleaner energy future by taking steps to create a smarter and stronger energy grid in your area and western Colorado, for a more secure energy supply. We will provide information about the project and discuss the benefits it will bring to your community. We will also explain the permitting requirements, planned construction methods and what the transmission line will look like upon completion.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
Time: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Glenwood Springs Community Center
                 100 Wulfsohn Road
                 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

 No formal presentation is planned, so please attend at any time during the open house. If you are unable to attend, meeting materials and an electronic comment form will be available on the project website. 

Virtual Town Hall

Xcel Energy hosted a virtual town hall on May 25, 2021, to provide information about the electric transmission line rebuild prior to the submittal of Location and Extent permit applications to Garfield County and City of Glenwood Springs. View a copy of the presentation in English or Spanish.

We look forward to working with the community throughout the process. Please check back for updates on project activities.

Coordination with Jurisdictions

Fall 2023: A Location and Extent permit application and a 1041 permit application were submitted to the City of Glenwood Springs and a Location and Extent permit application was submitted to Garfield County in summer 2023. City of Glenwood Springs hearing information is provided below. County hearing details will be posted to this page, once confirmed. Find out more about current and future work planned for the project.  

Planning Commission Hearing
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
Location: Glenwood Springs City Hall, City Council Chambers
                 101 W. 8^th St.
                 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Time: 6 p.m.

City Council Hearing
Date: Thursday, Jan. 4, 2023
Location: Glenwood Springs City Hall, City Council Chambers
                 101 W. 8^th St.
                 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Time: 6:15 p.m.

Oct. 19, 2020: Xcel Energy appeared before the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners to request permission to enter a county-owned property located in Glenwood Springs to perform surveys and studies for the project. View a copy of the presentation here.

Aug. 20, 2020: Xcel Energy appeared before the Glenwood Springs City Council to provide information about the Project, address questions, and receive feedback. View a copy of the presentation here.

July 13, 2020: Xcel Energy met with Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and provided an informational presentation about the project. View a copy of the presentation here.

Find out more about Xcel Energy’s commitment to the communities we serve.

Si necesita asistencia o información en español, por favor contáctenos directamente al 833-947-2040 o [email protected].