Xcel’s winter of discontent

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Xcel’s winter of discontent

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34 minutes

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Mar 24, 2023

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Sky-high utility bills and record corporate profits have many Coloradans — and lawmakers — asking if it’s time to rethink Xcel’s business model.

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Mar 24, 2023

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