Xcel Energy is currently in the process of installing new smart meters throughout Colorado, which are replacing Xcel customers' existing meters at no cost to them. Superior residents can expect these installations to take place beginning in October and continuing through December, though some residents may receive the new meter installation before or after Xcel's scheduled window. 

Residents will receive an installation notice from Xcel on their energy bill 90 prior to a smart meter being installed. They will also receive a postcard from Xcel, along with a letter or email containing more information. Xcel's installations will take about 15 minutes and a door hanger will be left on the front door once the installation is complete. 

Please find the complete and up-to-date information about this installation project on Xcel's Smart Meter Project Page. If you have any questions, please contact Xcel Energy at 800-895-4999.

A smart meter is a meter that allows two-way wireless communication between the meter and Xcel Energy. This lets Xcel receive information, such as usage and outage information, in real time.

Xcel anticipates that this will allow them to provide residents with real-time monitoring of power usage, faster response during outages, the ability to resolve some outages remotely, and more efficient energy grid management as they transition Colorado's energy grid to more renewable sources.