More than 5,600 customers of Xcel Energy experienced power outages on the afternoon of March 15, 2024, across southeast Boulder County and in parts of Weld and Broomfield Counties. The outage began shortly after 1:00 p.m., according to the utility’s outage map.
The outage affected a total of 5,671 customers, with significant impacts reported in the town of Erie. Xcel Energy has indicated that power is expected to be restored by approximately 3:30 p.m..
Currently, the cause of the outage remains unclear, and further information is needed to determine the specific towns and areas impacted. Xcel Energy is actively working to resolve the issue and restore service to affected customers.
As this story develops, updates will be provided to keep the public informed of the situation and any further details regarding the outage’s cause and impact.
