Energy, Utilities & Water  February 11, 2021

Xcel, Boulder charge ahead on EVs after vote

BOULDER — When Boulder voters in November approved new 20-year franchise and partnership agreements with Xcel Energy that put the city’s efforts to form its own municipal electric utility on hold, the promotion of electric vehicles was prominent in the mix. Just how enthusiastic Boulder residents are to hop aboard the EV bandwagon should become more evident this spring when the first Energy Partnership Advisory Panel meets.

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Applications are being taken through Feb. 26 for the panel. According to a news release from the city, “The city manager, in coordination…

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With BizWest since 2012 and in Colorado since 1979, Dallas worked at the Longmont Times-Call, Colorado Springs Gazette, Denver Post and Public News Service. A Missouri native and Mizzou School of Journalism grad, Dallas started as a sports writer and outdoor columnist at the St. Charles (Mo.) Banner-News, then went to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch before fleeing the heat and humidity for the Rockies. He especially loves covering our mountain communities.
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