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Recently, residents in the foothills experienced an unexpected power outage, which lasted the entire day. The power company, Xcel, had reportedly planned this outage for maintenance purposes but failed to notify the affected residents. The company’s outage map misleadingly labeled the incident as “unplanned,” causing frustration among the residents. The incident sparked a discussion on how to prevent such occurrences in the future and the role of utility companies in providing reliable services.
Answers from Social Media
The incident sparked a lively discussion on Reddit. One user suggested that the recent Marshall Fire has made Xcel more proactive in maintaining their infrastructure, even if it inconveniences some customers. The user argued that the cost of upsetting a few customers is much less than dealing with a disaster like the one PG&E faced…