Xcel Energy will implement a planned overnight power outage affecting approximately 2,000 customers [1] in Larimer County, Colorado.

Scheduled maintenance on electrical grids is essential to prevent unplanned failures and ensure long-term stability for the regional energy supply. These critical updates reduce the risk of emergency outages during peak demand periods.

The outage is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 [2]. Utility crews will perform critical work on the transmission system in northern Colorado to maintain infrastructure integrity. The company expects the power to be restored by 6 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026 [3].

Larimer County residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare for the 10-hour window of darkness. Xcel Energy said the work is necessary for the transmission system. The company did not specify which exact neighborhoods within the county would be impacted, but the total number of affected customers remains at roughly 2,000 [1].

Maintenance of this scale typically involves replacing aging components or upgrading hardware to handle higher loads. By scheduling the work overnight, the utility aims to minimize the disruption to business operations, and daily commutes. Residents are encouraged to charge essential devices and secure perishable goods before the 8 p.m. start time [2].

Coordination between utility providers and local government is standard for planned outages to ensure public safety. Xcel Energy said the outage is a controlled event to facilitate these necessary system improvements.

“Approximately 2,000 customers in northern Colorado will lose power”

This planned outage reflects a proactive approach to infrastructure management in northern Colorado. By executing critical transmission work during low-usage overnight hours, Xcel Energy is attempting to balance the need for system reliability with the need to minimize economic disruption for its 2,000 affected customers.