The utility denies that customers in non-franchised areas of Colorado are paying into a fund they can't access, while Xcel collects interest.
The utility denies that customers in non-franchised areas of Colorado are paying into a fund they can't access, while Xcel collects interest. had filed a complaint with the PUC on February 22, claiming that Xcel unfairly allocates 1 percent of the amount paid by customers who live in areas where the utilities provider does not have a franchise agreement to a fund that can only be used by cities with franchise agreements.
“Unfortunately, PSCo does not currently have an electric rate case before the Commission and I am unable to tell you when such a case may come along because PSCo files them at their own discretion,” Haglund continued. The group had asked the PUC to find out how many people are affected and to reimburse those who'd paid into the fund when they weren't required to.
According to Xcel spokesperson Michelle Aguayo, though, the 1 percent allotment gives places with franchise agreements the ability to determine which distribution lines they want to go underground. It is not part of bills for residential customers in unincorporated areas, as it factors in as part of the 3 percent franchise fees calculated at the end of each bill, according to Xcel.
“There needs to be an investigation by the Public Utilities Commission to make sure that the money is being spent where the money is collected and that Xcel is looking after its consumers and not its shareholders,” says Jefferson County Treasurer Jerry DiTullio, who supports the complaint.
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