XCEL FUN FACTS
The number of applications Colorado received through the builders call line in 2019?
A.) 33,000
B.) 47,000
C.) 72,000
C.) 71,624! Wow that's a lot of customers coming through every year!
Not ready to apply but have questions about your project? Reach out to us at bdrco@xcelenergy.com
What number should you call before you dig?
A.) 911
B.) 811
C.) Your parents
B.) 811. You may still want to call mom and dad though, as they have advice if you want it or not.
How much room do I need to keep around a transformer?
A.) Enough to plant trees on all sides.
B.) 30" from all sides and 10' in front of the doors.
C.) Enough room for the school kids to use it as a lunch table.
B.) 30" from all sides and 10' in front of the doors.
Want help planning your transformers so the school kids don't use it to eat their PB&J? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
What percentage upfront does Xcel now credit qualifying offsite extensions and or reinforcements for your new developments?
A.) There is zero credit upfront.
B.) One free pizza per unit.
C.) Gas 28% Electric 35%.
C.) Gas 28% Electric 35%. Wow that's game changing! Want to find out more? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com. Coffee provided!
What is celebrated on February 2 and is also a film?
Groundhog Day!
Need help planning your project so you don't end up in Groundhog Day 2? Contact a Builder Developer Representative at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
How many miles of distribution lines does Xcel have in Colorado?
A.) Gas 6,000 Electric 8,000
B.) Gas 22,000 Electric 24,000
C.) Gas 48,000 Electric 61,000
B.) Gas 22,000, Electric 24,000 miles of distribution.
Need help planning your distribution? We would love to hear from you. Contact a local Builder Developer Representative today. BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
Who is the first person at Xcel I might consider contacting about my development?
A.) My neighbor that works for Xcel.
B.) The 1 800 number I found on my refrigerator.
C.) A Builder Developer Representative.
C.) A Builder Developer Representative. It was great meeting you today. Contact us any time at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com.
How close can I build a house or building to a gas line?
A.) As long as its not under my building, we should be good.
B.) At least 5' for distribution lines.
B.) At least 5' for distribution lines.
Need help planning your gas distribution lines? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
What is the difference between a reinforcement and an extension?
A.) One starts with an R and the other starts with an E.
B.) I extend an dinner invitation to my in-laws, but I need reinforcements when they show up!
C.) Reinforcement = upgrade. Extension = new distribution to an area.
C.) We can't help you with your in-laws, but we can help you figure out what your gas and electric needs might be. BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
What is the tallest living mammal in the world?
The Giraffe of course! Have a tall project on your hands? Contact a Builder Developer Representative at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
How fast does electricity travel?
A.) About the same speed as my car on I-25.
B.) Not sure, but I tried to touch an electric fence once and it shocked me!
C.) The speed of light! More than 186,000 miles per second!
C.) The speed of light! More than 186,000 miles per second!
You may be fast, but not as fast as electricity. Call 811 before you dig. Need help planning how to turn on your lights? Contact a Builder Developer Representative. BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
What do I do if I smell gas?
A.) Call Grandpa! He will know what to do!
B.) Try to isolate where the smell is coming from using whatever means necessary.
C.) Move to a location a safe distance away from your home. Call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999 or 911 in an emergency.
C.) Move to a location a safe distance away from your home. Call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999 or 911 in an emergency.
Need help planning where to safely place your gas lines? Contact a Builder Developer Representative at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
I have a 10 story building and I would like to place the transformer under the balconies. This helps me keep them out of site. Is this OK?
A.) Yes
B.) No
B.) Our Transformers need to be clear from the ground to the sky. Want to know why and how to plan your transformer? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
I need to put Xcel utilities in a very specific location after I pave. Is this even possible?
A.) Yes
B.) No
C.) Maybe
A.) Were you aware Xcel Energy has a new program that allows the developer to install their own conduits and Xcel can pull utilities through at a later time? Want to find out more? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
Which city does the cartoon Simpsons family live in?
Springfield
Need help planning a project in your very own city? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
When does Xcel Energy plan to be carbon free?
A.) Next year!
B.) 2050
C.) 2080
B.) 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050 and cut carbon emissions 80 percent by 2030 company-wide. We are planning our future. Need help planning yours? Contact a Builder Developer Representative. BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
I am trying to purchase a piece of land to develop. I need to find out what it will take to serve it with gas and electric, who should I contact?
A.) The city I live in.
B.) 411. They seem to know everything.
C.) A Builder Developer Representative at Xcel Energy.
C.) Contact a BDR! We can't wait to hear from you! BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
How much room do I need to leave for Xcel easements?
A.) Whatever room I have left.
B.) No clue
C.) 10' for joint trench, 8' for electric, and 6' for gas with drivable access.
C.) 10' for joint trench, 8' for electric, and 6' for gas with drivable access.
Need help planning your distribution lines? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
A friend told me there is a new group that can help me plan out my development or project prior to ever applying. What's that group called?
A.) Parents Against Candy at Halloween
B.) NFL referees association
C.) Builder Developer Representatives
C.) We could never take candy out of Halloween, but our Builder Developer Representatives can help you plan your project today. BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
Who invented the light bulb and first used the term "hello" on a telephone?
Thomas Edison urged the people who used his phone to say "hello" when answering. His rival, Alexander Graham Bell, thought the better word was "ahoy."
Need help planning how you get your lights turned on? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
How much money has Xcel Energy Foundation and it's employees donated to the community over the last 10 years?
A.) 12 million
B.) 37 million
C.) 74 million
C.) 74 million. Xcel Energy is helping build communities. Need Help building yours? Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
Who are the builder developer representatives that can help me with my conceptual project here at Xcel Energy?
A.) Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, and Kendal Kardashian.
b. The people talking to me right now. Tony Pietras, Nicole Matsuda, and Cheriese Marczyk.
c. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy.
B.) It was great meeting you today. We can't wait to hear about your planning needs! BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
I'm working on a new project and found a gas line that wasn't located. It wasn't located, so it must not be in use anymore. Can I just move it?
A.) Sure why not!
B.) I think so, what's the big deal?
C.) No way! Call Xcel today.
Hitting an unknown line can cause significant injury. Contact us today @ damageprevention@xcelenergy.com, or if you are in Colorado, call us at 303-716-2030.
I am trying to build 20 duplexes and I don't see any utilities in the area. Who can I contact to figure out what it might cost to bring utilities to my project?
A.) Flag down the local police department.
B.) Contact a Builder Developer Representative
C.) Post the question on Craigslist or Facebook
B.) Although flagging down the local police department might get you on Cops TV or Live PD, and Facebook generally offers really great advice. We recommend you contact a Builder Developer Representative at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com
What is the date of the 2020 NFL super bowl?
A.) Thursday
B.) Monday January 27th
C.) Sunday February 2nd.
C.) We can't help you make your super bowl party plans, but we can help you plan your project. Contact us at BDRCO@Xcelenergy.com