Xcel Energy has scheduled a planned overnight power outage affecting 2,000 customers [1] in Larimer County, Colorado.
Scheduled outages allow utility companies to perform critical infrastructure maintenance or upgrades without risking the safety of crews. While these disruptions are temporary, they require residents and businesses to make preparations for a total loss of electricity during the window.
The outage is set to begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 [1]. It is expected to conclude by 6 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026 [1]. This 10-hour window is intended to minimize the impact on residents by conducting the work during low-demand overnight hours.
Larimer County officials and Xcel Energy have identified the specific areas that will lose power. The company's plan targets a group of 2,000 customers [1] to facilitate the necessary work. Some local reports have described the impact more broadly as affecting thousands of customers [2], but the specific estimate provided by Xcel Energy remains 2,000.
Residents are encouraged to unplug sensitive electronic equipment and avoid using elevators or heavy machinery that requires electricity during the outage period. Xcel Energy typically notifies affected customers via mail, email, or phone prior to the start of such maintenance events.
Utility crews will be working throughout the night to ensure that power is restored by the 6 a.m. deadline on Thursday [1]. This timeline ensures that most households and businesses will have electricity restored before the start of the standard business day.
“Xcel Energy has scheduled a planned overnight power outage affecting 2,000 customers”
Planned outages are a standard part of grid reliability management. By scheduling maintenance during overnight hours, Xcel Energy reduces the economic impact on local businesses and the inconvenience to residents, though it highlights the ongoing need for infrastructure updates in the Colorado region.
