Xcel, Minnesota

Minnesota utility regulators approve 8.2% rate hike for Xcel gas customers Minnesota utility regulators approve 8.2% rate hike for Xcel gas customers
Minnesota utility regulators on Thursday approved an 8.17% rate increase for Xcel Energy’s natural gas customers — the equivalent of $4.20 per month for an average household. The 8.17% rate is an average for all of Xcel’s customers.
Xcel says it will meet Minnesota carbon-free law five years early
Xcel expects to meet Minnesota’s carbon-free law 5 years early by shutting coal plants, extending life of nuclear plants and building wind.
Xcel Energy reveals major investment in renewables, will meet carbon-free target 5 years early
Xcel Energy is on track to speed up its investment in renewable energy, confirming in its latest submission to regulators that it will meet Minnesota's carbon-free law five years before the 2040 deadline.
Xcel says it will meet carbon-free law by 2035 under energy plan approved by Minnesota regulators
The company expects to extend the life of its two nuclear plants, build a gas plant and develop vast amounts of wind, solar and battery power.
Minnesota PUC approves Xcel’s natural gas innovation plan
Xcel Energy recently received approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for its Natural Gas Innovation Plan. The Natural Gas Innovation Plan is designed to reduce or avoid at least 687,
Minnesota and Xcel Energy agree on clean energy plan
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Xcel Energy have settled on an energy plan aimed at lowering monthly bills for Minnesotans and protecting the environment.
Xcel Energy gas rate increase of 7.5% approved for residential customers
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission says customers will receive a small refund since the rate increase was lower than ...
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PUC approves Xcel Energy’s natural gas rate case settlement
On Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a settlement in Xcel Energy’s natural gas rate case. Under the agreement, Xcel Energy will receive an annual rate increase of ...
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Xcel is changing when it charges more for peak-time energy use
State utility regulators have approved a 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. time window when electricity costs will increase for Xcel’s residential customers. They are likely to go into effect in October.
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Public Utilities Commission Approves Xcel Energy Natural Gas Rate Hike
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved an 8.17% rate hike, instead of the 9.6% the utility had asked for. The ...
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Renewable energy advocates achieve small wins in Xcel Energy’s 2024 IRP
On February 20, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the settlement agreement for Xcel Energy’s 2024 ...
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Xcel Energy leads Minnesota in lobbying spending
Lobbyists and lobbying organizations spent $18.9 million to influence Minnesota politics in 2023. Of that, $1.4 million or 7.5% percent came from lobbyists from Xcel Energy, the largest amount ...