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Marshall fire rebuild: Residents face confusion, waits to get Xcel approval on energy-efficient homes

Utility says it’s working with local governments, installers to meet demand for solar power during reconstruction

Susan Nedell stands outside her home that is under construction on Aug. 28, 2023, in Louisville. Nedell's home burned in the Marshall Fire and is upset with Xcel Energy amid the rebuilding process because she said they are not approving connections for their new solar systems. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Susan Nedell stands outside her home that is under construction on Aug. 28, 2023, in Louisville. Nedell’s home burned in the Marshall Fire and is upset with Xcel Energy amid the rebuilding process because she said they are not approving connections for their new solar systems. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 12: Judith Kohler - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | jkohler@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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People rebuilding their homes in the Marshall fire area who want to add solar say Xcel Energy has made the process confusing and too long. Boulder County and Superior and Louisville.
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