Originally, the county reported power would be shut off at 10 a.m. and advised customers to prepare for up to 72 hours ...

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that was anticipated for today will not be required in the South Plains region to reduce ...

Xcel Energy expects the shutoff to begin around 10 a.m. CT today and will provide updates as conditions evolve.

Xcel Energy says: "A Public Safety Power Shutoff is likely to occur for a small number of our eastern New Mexico customers ...

LUBBOCK, TEXAS – Xcel Energy announced the company is preparing for critical wildfire risks early this week across New Mexico ...

Xcel Energy on Monday said it will temporarily shut off power to about 140 customers in eastern New Mexico to reduce wildfire ...

Xcel Energy cited the original need for the Public Safety Power Shutoff due to "exceptionally high wind speeds, low humidity and an abundance of dead or dry brush and grass." Dig Deeper ...

As the winds still rage on in West Texas along with high fire potential, Xcel Energy is considering shutting power off to West Texans on Tuesday.

Energy companies use planned power shutoffs to prevent downed wires causing fires during periods of high winds.

Xcel Energy official announced that it is evaluating the possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs for around 14,000 ...

In 2024, Xcel Energy reported ongoing earnings ... Management detailed investments in public safety power shutoff capabilities, AI-equipped cameras, and weather stations to enhance situational ...