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Xcel 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
Xcel Energy says it expects to meet Minnesota’s carbon-free law five years early by shutting down its coal plants, extending the life of two nuclear plants, and building vast amounts of new wind, solar and battery power.
Minnesota and Xcel Energy agree on clean energy plan
The Public Utilities Commission and Xcel Energy have settled on an energy plan aimed at lowering monthly bills forns and protecting the environment.
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.
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.
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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.
It’s hockey tourney time: 19 restaurants within a mile of Xcel Energy Center
The slap of the stick against a puck destined for the net. The roar of a hometown crowd packed into Xcel Energy Center. The glorious flow from the teams skating out of the box and up to the line as ...
Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet
A volunteer advisory group told the utility that serves Colorado's second-largest city that it should look at adding a small ...
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Power play: Local co-op joins growing number turning to upstart wholesale electricity provider
When local rural electricity cooperative Grand Valley Power acted to ditch its longtime wholesale electricity provider, Xcel ...
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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 ...
Xcel announces appointments
Xcel Energy has announced the promotion of James Lackey to director of customer relations for Texas and New Mexico. According to an Xcel news release, Lackey is succeeding Justin Smiley, who has been ...
Girls hockey state finals will be rematches: Hill-Murray and Edina in 2A, Warroad and Dodge County in 1A
The girls hockey state tournament continues Friday at Xcel Energy Center with the Class 2A and 1A semifinals. Here’s a recap ...
Utilities, developers seeking opportunities with central Minnesota power grid
With the Sherco power plant winding down its coal use, many companies see an opportunity to move into the area.