Colorado Public Utilities Commission Announces February Public Comment, Information and Engagement Opportunities

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Submitted by [user:fieldfirstname] January 27, 2026 - The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is committed to informing and engaging the public in the matters before the Commission, and values perspectives from impacted community members, which is critical in decision-making.

The PUC invites the public to provide public comment, participate in informational and stakeholder meetings, and engagement opportunities. The PUC announces upcoming opportunities each month, which can also be found on the PUC Calendar, and can be found here. All documents associated with these proceedings are available by using the search function on the Commission’s e-filings page.

In addition to filing online and other ways, the PUC now has a new email to receive public comments. Proceeding numbers should be included when submitting using the new public comment email: dorapuccomments@state.co.us.

Upcoming opportunities include:

Jan. 28:  Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) Virtual Public Comment Hearing, Proceeding No. 26M-0037E:
The public is invited to join a virtual public comment hearing on new, proposed rules addressing Public Safety Power Shutoff events. A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a wildfire mitigation tool used by utility companies to limit the risk of wildfire ignition due to downed power lines. All public input is welcome regardless of whether you have directly experienced a shut off event.

• When: 4 PM - 6 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 28
• Register here Feb. 2: Commissioners’ Information Meeting on Public Safety Power Shutoff A Commissioners’ Information Meeting (CIM) will be held to hear from local governments and emergency management offices on PSPS. The Feb. 2nd meeting can be watched on the PUC YouTube Channe l. When: Monday, Feb. 2, beginning at 1PM and ending no later than 4 PM This CIM can be watched on the PUC YouTube Channel.

Feb. 4: 9-1-1 Services Enterprise Board Meeting:

• The PUC 9-1-1 Enterprise Board meets monthly.
• When: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 3 PM - 4 PM
• Join the Zoom Meeting Feb. 5: Rail Safety Section Rulemaking for Wayside System Detectors Public Comment Hearing, Proceeding No. 25R-0408R: The PUC is taking virtual public comment on the Rail Safety Section’s rulemaking to make permanent wayside detector reporting rules and to add obstructions criteria to its public crossings rules. The PUC is creating these rules, based on HB24-1030, after temporary ones were put in place last year.

One rule requires railroads with mainlines in Colorado to report every year on their wayside detector systems, including their type, location, and spacing, plus how problems found by the detectors are handled. Per the temporary rules, the first reports were due Jan. 1, 2025.

Another rule outlines that railroads should strive to not block crossings. However, if a train is blocking a crossing, it provides information about what emergency vehicles are recommended to do to respond to emergencies occurring on the other side of the tracks and requires railroads to report specific information if a crossing is blocked and emergency access is needed.

Virtual Public Comment Hearing Information:

• When: Thursday, Feb. 5,  beginning at 11:30 AM and ending no later than 5 PM
• Register in advance here Feb. 9: Proposed Amendments to Gas and Electric Disconnection Report Public Comment Hearing, Proceeding No. 25R: 0519E G The PUC is proposing new reporting requirements for utility disconnections. These changes are intended to reduce unnecessary reporting burdens, improve the quality and usability of the data collected, and support more effective regulatory oversight and policy development related to energy affordability and disconnection prevention.

Virtual Public Comment Hearing Information:

• When: Monday, Feb. 9, beginning at 11 AM and ending no later than 5 PM

• Join the Zoom here
  Feb. 11:  Monthly Commission Public Comment Opportunity:
  The Commission accepts virtual public comment during the Commission's 2nd weekly meeting of the month (i.e., the 2nd Wednesday). The PUC holds formal meetings at 9 AM every Wednesday of the month, except for holidays. All meetings are streamed on the PUC’s YouTube page. Due to building construction, the meeting will be held virtually.

• When: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 9 AM

• Registration in advance is encouraged, but not required, for public comment. The registration link will be posted the Friday before the hearing and can be accessed from the PUC Calendar.

• Please note: Comments may not be about any matter currently before the commission, which includes any topic on the agenda for that meeting and comments specific to any currently pending proceeding.
  Feb. 17: Equity Rulemaking, Proceeding No. 25R-0468ALL
  The Commission has proposed new rules and rule amendments to guide how the Commission and its regulated utilities analyze the impacts of their planning, rates and programs on different communities, particularly those identified as disproportionately impacted. The Commission is required by SB21-272 to consider how best to provide equity, minimize impacts, and prioritize benefits to disproportionately impacted communities, and to address historical inequalities in all of its work.

Virtual Public Comment Hearings Information:

• Tuesday, Feb. 17, beginning at 11 AM and ending no later than 5 PM

• Join here to give public comment
  Feb. 23: Proposed Transportation Network Companies/ Rideshare Rulemaking Remote Public Comment Hearing, Proceeding 25R-0513TR:
  On Dec.17, the Commission voted to initiate a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) action, which focuses on preventative measures for imposter drivers engaging with Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)/Rideshares, such as Uber and Lyft. Imposter drivers are unqualified drivers who improperly engage with a TNC's digital platform through an otherwise qualified TNC driver's account. The rulemaking introduces proposed amendments to the Commission's TNC/Rideshare rules, including harsher penalties for imposter driver behavior, on the part of the TNCs and the drivers engaging in this problematic conduct. As part of the rulemaking, the Commission is also exploring information sharing between licensed TNCs, when imposter drivers are discovered. Also, the Commission is considering the addition of a publicly available version of refusal of service reports, which are required to be submitted by TNCs on an annual basis.

• Monday, Feb. 23, beginning at 11 AM and ending no later than 5 PM

• Join the Zoom here to give public comment
  Other ways to submit public comment and for more information:

• Public comments should reference the Proceeding Number.

• Submit written comments using the Commission’s online form

• Submit through email at dorapuccomments@state.co.us
  Mail comments to the Commission’s offices at: Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202

• Calling (303) 869-3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options)

• Public comment hearing information is available on the PUC Calendar or https://puc.colorado.gov/puccalendar

• Interpreting services for ASL and Spanish are available upon request when received
  two weeks in advance of each hearing. Submit requests to Megan.Castle@state.co.us.

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