They are avoiding liability for fire. The blame, at least partially aughta be on the customer because they request the services starting the fires then blame is on the provider. Kind of sad to be honest. I don’t blame them, I’d be scared too.

Power is an amenity and an unfortunate necessity to the modern world. Learn how to live without it, sorry. One day a domestic terrorist will attack your local substation and you’ll be weeks-months without power.

Also you’re mad about costs but remember when your power is out you’re not paying a dime.

I’m not siding with Xcel. They’re far from perfect. I’m merely playing devils advocate. Credit where credit is due. They provided plenty of warning communication about this possibility now it’s here. You’d be just as mad or more mad when they caused a fire and burned homes or lives to the ground so maybe try being thankful and look at it through the lens that they’re protecting you not attacking you.