Panel Overview

The Xcel Energy Partnership Advisory Panel is key in advancing Boulder’s energy and climate goals. Since its formation in 2021, the panel has served as a bridge between the community and the city’s partnership with Xcel Energy by representing electricity and gas customers in Boulder in both residential and commercial sectors. Members review energy issues and project proposals, provide feedback on partnership initiatives, assess community impacts and make recommendations that benefit Boulder’s residential and commercial energy customers.

The Community Advisory Panel is not an official city board or commission.

Applications are open! Apply to Join

The City of Boulder is looking for three to five community members to bring their unique perspectives to this important group.

No technical or energy expertise is required. The city seeks individuals who represent a wide range of community experiences and perspectives as Xcel Energy customers.

Who Should Apply?

The city is especially interested in recruiting representatives from:

  • Residential renters

  • Affordable housing and manufactured housing communities

  • Boulder-based commercial businesses

  • Boulder-based multi-family housing

  • Boulder Valley School District

  • Individuals with energy utility expertise

This is your chance to bring your voice to the table and contribute to shaping a clean, resilient energy future for Boulder.

Term Details

Panel members will serve a three-year term, with the opportunity to serve up to two full terms.

Apply Below

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on January 3, 2025.

Access Materials from and Recordings of Past Meetings

Nov. 18, 2024: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

Aug. 5, 2024: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

May 13, 2024: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

Feb. 5, 2024: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

Nov. 6, 2023: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

July 24, 2023: Special Joint Meeting with the Executive Team

May 15, 2023: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

March 20, 2023: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

Nov. 14, 2022: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

Aug. 8, 2022: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

May 9, 2022: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

Feb. 16, 2022: Quarterly Advisory Panel Meeting

Dec. 1, 2021: Special Joint Meeting with the Executive Team

Nov. 10, 2021: Regular Meeting

July 28, 2021: Special Meeting

Sept. 28, 2022 Equity Webinar

April 21, 2022 Meeting

March 31, 2022 Meeting

Feb. 24, 2022 Meeting

Jan. 29, 2022 Workshop

Jan. 24, 2022 Webinar Pt. 2

Jan. 10, 2022 Webinar

Members and Terms

MemberTerm Expires
Dennis Arfmann2026
Justin Brant2026
George Craft2025
Bryn Grunwald2025
Patrick Hillmeyer2025
Stephanie Hsuing2026
Brian Lindoerfer2024
Peter Lilienthal2025
Wayne Seltzer2025
Amanda Meader2026
Julie Zahniser2024
Jonathan Singer2026

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