The Latest: Colorado renewable energy plan OK'd amid doubts
DENVER (AP) — The Latest on Xcel Energy's renewable energy plan for Colorado (all times local):1:25 p.m.
Xcel Energy says it stands by its projections that its plan for increasing its share of renewable energy in Colorado will save consumers about $213 million by 2054, despite doubts among critics and at least one state official.
The state Public Utilities Commission voted 2-1 for the plan on Monday.
Bob Bergman, a member of the commission staff, told commissioners the $213 million is probably overstated and that most savings won't occur until after 2034. Amy Oliver Cooke of the conservative Independence Institute think tank predicted the plan will increase electricity bills.
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