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Xcel gets PUC nod for CO solar, wind, battery buildout amid cost worries.
Colorado's largest utility, Xcel, was cleared to build a major new set of solar, wind, and battery projects, moving quickly to lock in federal tax credits that could cover up to 50% of construction costs, though the state PUC flagged cost concerns.
Why It Matters
Colorado energy professionals should track this large-scale resource buildout and the PUC's cost scrutiny, as it will shape the state's generation mix and rate impacts for years.
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