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Updates

Friday, March 1, 2024

Crews have completed construction and restoration of the 19th Street 1% Project.

If was our pleasure to work in your community, and we thank you for your patience and cooperation as we completed this project.

Safety

This project was constructed as part of our commitment to system revitalization, allowing us to continue to provide the safe, reliable electric service our customers expect.

Public safety is at the foundation of all we do. The safety of the public around Xcel Energy’s electric system influences every decision we make. We take a proactive approach to public safety by implementing safety measures before, during and after construction.

Overview

The 19th Street 1% Project converted approximately 3,300 feet of existing overhead electric distribution lines to new underground distribution lines along 19th Street, between Upland and Norwood avenues in Boulder, Colorado.

This project was constructed in partnership with the City of Boulder’s 19th Street Multimodal Improvement Project taking place on 19th Street, between Upland and Norwood avenues, to underground electric and telecommunication lines.

What is Undergrounding?

Undergrounding is the process of taking overhead lines — be it transmission or distribution — and converting them to underground lines. This typically occurs within the public right of way or as a result of new development or city improvement project.

Aside from improving the area aesthetic, property values are maintained, and noise is minimized.

This project is part of Xcel Energy’s 1% Program which allows 1% of Xcel Energy’s revenue from electric operations in that municipality to be used for electric overhead to underground conversions requested by the jurisdiction.

Schedule

Construction began in fall 2022 and was completed in winter 2024.

 

How do I request undergrounding at my home or business?

To convert your service from overhead to underground, you will need to submit an application to our Builders Call line. Once submitted you will be assigned a designer who will work with you on the scope and cost.

As a part of the underground process, you will need to ensure your electric panel can support the new service. Please work with your electrician on what this means for your site. You can also reference the Electric Standards of Installation Manual, to better understand the requirements.

Please note that if your service is commercial, you will need to work with your electrician to run the new underground service line to our transformer, as this line now becomes a customer owned line.

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