Northwest Loveland Natural Gas Reliability Project

Xcel Energy will install two new regulator stations and natural gas lines in Loveland, Colorado. This work will support creation of new housing and population growth demands in the Loveland area. Construction will take place near the intersection of 57th Street and Taft Avenue and the intersection of 50th Street and Wilson Avenue.

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 are existing regulator stations at these locations near the intersections of 57th Street and Taft Avenue and 50th Street and Wilson Avenue. The project team will work with applicable jurisdictions, including the City of Loveland, and will follow permitting requirements.

The project will strengthen local infrastructure, allowing Xcel Energy to continue to provide safe, reliable service and support increased energy needs in growing areas of Loveland.

The project is anticipated to begin in fall 2026 and be completed in summer 2027. Please note the project schedule is subject to change.

• Project work may include the following:
  • Single-lane closure on 50th Street near Wilson Avenue for roughly two weeks.
  • Other temporary lane closures or shifted lanes as construction equipment enters the sites.
  • Traffic flaggers and signs.
  • Construction equipment on site.
  • Noise, dust and vibration.
• Our goal is to limit inconveniences to you during 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 970-416-4497 or email us at NorthwestLoveland@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. It may smell differently to you, though.
  • Hissing, whistling or roaring noise outside near the natural gas line 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 to get help locating and marking buried utility lines.
• For additional information, visit Natural Gas Safety | Outages & Safety | Xcel Energy.