DENVER — Over the last two months, Colorado has experienced three controversial power shutoffs intended to protect communities against catastrophic wildfires. Xcel Energy’s decision to enact such measures has been met with backlash from those directly impacted by the planned outages.
Now, for the first time, Denver7 is getting an inside look at the meteorologists whose work informs the company’s decision to turn off power.
A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) occurs when there are extreme winds, low relative humidity, and very dry fuels…