Xcel seeks Colorado Supreme Court review of wind farm interconnection denial

Public Service Company of Colorado is appealing a district court's rejection of its eminent domain claim to acquire easement rights needed to interconnect two 1 GW-class wind farms, arguing project delays harm ratepayers.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 8:02 AM PT · 1 article

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6h Utility Dive Xcel asks Colorado Supreme Court to facilitate wind farm interconnection — In June, a district court judge rejected PSCo’s effort to acquire roughly 550 feet of easement via eminent domain to connect two nearly complete wind farms…

More coverage from around the web

coloradosun.com The Sunriser | How Xcel Energy is using eminent domain for huge power line

coloradosun.com Xcel using eminent domain to clear a route for its Power Pathway transmission line in Elbert County

ecealliance.org News — Elbert County Environmental Alliance

coloradopolitics.com Colorado lawmakers move to curb eminent domain powers after Xcel dispute - Colorado Politics

kimmonson.com State regulators override Elbert County to clear Xcel's path to take land | KMS Newsroom

Appeared in: 2026-08-12 (#3)

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