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Xcel cleared for huge CO solar, wind, battery build; PUC wary on costs.
Colorado's largest power provider is rushing to start a huge new series of solar, wind, and battery projects before federal tax credits expire that could cut building costs by up to 50%, though the state PUC is wary about costs.
Why It Matters
Energy professionals in CO should track this regulatory tension between rapid renewable buildout and cost scrutiny, as it shapes the state's near-term grid and project pipeline.
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