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When the Grid Can't Keep Up | Beaumont News
When extreme heat strains Colorado’s power grid, Xcel Energy automatically adjusts air conditioners for some customers—like Kyri Baker, an engineering teacher who felt punished for wanting to cool her daughter’s room. Part of the voluntary Saver’s Switch program, these controls aim to prevent blackouts but sparked backlash over comfort and safety. While Xcel is tweaking opt-out options and investing in grid upgrades, Baker insists long-term solutions—not just customer sacrifice—are needed to handle rising demand and protect vulnerable residents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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