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As of August 2026: Opposed the franchise; voters approved it.

Denver voters approved a new 20-year franchise agreement with Xcel Energy on Nov. 3, with 69.12% support in early results. The deal runs through 2046 and keeps a 3% fee on electric and gas bills that sends about $34 million a year to the city's general fund. Xcel must also cover utility relocation costs during city projects and set aside about $10 million a year to bury overhead power lines.

Updated Aug 26