8th Street Regulator Station Reliability Project

Xcel Energy is working in Loveland as part of the Regulator Station Reliability Project. This project will install a new regulator station near the intersection of West 8th Street and North Colorado Avenue. Xcel Energy will decommission and remove the existing station. Construction will be happening on the north side of West 8th Street. This work allows Xcel Energy to continue to provide safe, reliable service to the Loveland area.

Regulator stations are a common component of the natural gas system and are essential to ensuring safe and reliable natural gas service. These facilities adjust natural gas pressure to the appropriate level for use in homes and businesses.

There is an existing regulator station at this location near West 8th Street and North Colorado Avenue. The new regulator station will be located in the same area, about 100 feet to the west. Xcel Energy is upgrading regulator stations throughout Colorado as part of its natural gas Regulator Station Reliability Project. The project team will work with applicable jurisdictions, including the City of Loveland, and will follow all permitting requirements.

This work will allow Xcel Energy to continue to provide safe, reliable service to the Loveland area.

Project construction is anticipated to start in summer 2026 and be complete in fall 2026. Schedules are subject to change.

• Project work may include the following:
  • Intermittent work in the roadway.
  • Traffic flaggers and signs.
  • Equipment on site.
  • Construction noise, dust and vibration.
  • Temporary natural gas flaring for a few hours on a single day. The flaring procedure will remove natural gas from the existing line. This is like burning natural gas to heat your home, hot water or stove top. While the work is occurring, a flame may be visible. We are committed to following all safety measures to protect the public.
• Our goal is to limit inconveniences to you during this work.
• Xcel Energy will restore work areas to preconstruction conditions.

Service interruptions are not expected during this project. If this changes, we’ll communicate directly with you.

We know you may have questions, and we want to provide the information you need. You can call us at 970-416-4499 or email us at 8thStreet@xcelenergyregulatorstations.com.

• The project has been designed to meet federal and state standards and safety requirements.
• At Xcel Energy, the safety of the public and our employees is at the foundation of all we do.
• The safety of the public around Xcel Energy’s natural gas system influences every decision that we make throughout a project.
• Xcel Energy takes a proactive approach to safety, implementing multiple safety measures before, during and after construction.
• Our natural gas regulator stations are designed in compliance with federal and state standards and safety requirements.
• We inspect our natural gas regulator stations at regular intervals to ensure their integrity.
• Our staff monitors natural gas lines and facility operations 24/7 from Xcel Energy's gas operations center.

• Your safety is always top of mind. If you ever suspect a natural gas leak, you should leave your location immediately. Once you are safely away from the area, call 911, then call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999.
• It’s important to know how to recognize potentially dangerous natural gas leaks. Signs of a leak include:
  • “Rotten egg” or sulfur-like odor, though the odor can smell different for some people.
  • Hissing, whistling or roaring noise outside near the natural gas lines or inside near appliances.
  • Dirt spraying into the air or continuous bubbling in a creek or pond.
  • Unexplained dead or dying vegetation.
• Improper or unauthorized digging near underground utilities is a common cause of natural gas incidents. Prior to digging, call 811 or visit colorado811.org for help locating and marking buried utility lines.
• For additional information, visit Natural Gas Safety | Outages & Safety | Xcel Energy.