Notify and Work with Colorado Springs Utilities

As soon as you arrive at the incident scene, confirm that your dispatcher has notified Colorado Springs Utilities. In incidents that involve grid-tied solar PV systems, Colorado Springs Utilities should be viewed as a key partner and consulted throughout the response. Even with off-grid solar PV systems, Colorado Springs Utilities should still be contacted. Colorado Springs Utilities personnel can verify the lack of connection to the grid, and they can offer valuable technical advice no matter what type of system is involved. Forging a unified command structure that takes advantage of Colorado Springs Utilities’ expertise will help to ensure the best possible outcome.