With one coal-fired plant out for months, Colorado’s Xcel appeals to keep another open beyond deadline

November 12, 2025

Xcel Energy — with the backing of state and consumer officials — is seeking to extend the life of its Comanche 2 coal-fired power plant for 12 more months. The unit is slated to close in December.

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