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Coloradans on fixed incomes struggle to afford cooling costs as Xcel Energy proposes rate hike
Coloradans on fixed incomes, including seniors like Jimmy Cano and the Buschman couple, are struggling with rising cooling costs as Xcel Energy proposes a 10% rate hike. The utility company claims Colorado electric bills are 37% below the national average but acknowledges the burden on fixed-income households. Xcel Energy suggests energy-saving measures and infrastructure investments to manage demand.
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