Dive Summary:
- As of Jan. 1, 2013, Xcel Energy Inc. will no longer allow Colorado cities and town hang banners on its power poles.
- The move will involve enforcing an existing rule on the grounds that banners and flags can pose safety hazards in windy situations.
- Police attachments, such as cameras and speed limit signs will still be allowed.
From the article:
"... The utility concedes that banners and flags have been hung on the poles before, but it says the adornments could catch wind and pose a safety hazard to the public — and a liability to the company. ..."
