The outages will last for up to one hour at a time until system conditions improve.
Xcel says some customers may experience more than one service interruption.
Turn the thermostat down by 2 to 3 degrees.
Turn off all lights when possible.
Delay using any heavy appliances such as dishwashers and washer/dryers until later in the week
Limit the number of electric heaters running at a time.
Use newspapers or plastic bags to insulate your windows against the cold.
Xcel Energy says there is no need to report an outage during a controlled outage event, but if an outage lasts more than one hour, you can call 1-800-895-1999.
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