In a dramatic turn of events, Denver7 steps in to advocate for business owners affected by power outages, taking their grievances directly to Xcel Energy's leadership. But will this intervention spark a change? The story unfolds in Larimer County, where business owners, like Jason Gaona of Me Oh My Coffee and Pie, are grappling with the financial blow of yet another planned power shutoff. With four major outages in the past two years, Gaona is calling for a long-term solution to protect businesses from the economic fallout of wildfire risk mitigation.
And Xcel Energy has a response. President Robert Kenney reveals their strategy: targeted undergrounding and infrastructure upgrades. But is this enough to safeguard businesses from future disruptions? Here's the twist: while Xcel focuses on wildfire risk, Gaona and other business owners hope for a more comprehensive approach, including burying power lines for critical businesses.
As the debate over the best course of action intensifies, Denver7's Adria Iraheta brings these concerns to the forefront, ensuring that the voices of impacted business owners are heard. Will Xcel Energy's plans be enough to satisfy those affected? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: this issue is far from resolved, and the community's resilience will be tested as they navigate the balance between public safety and economic stability.
