Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Sept. 30, 2020) – Xcel Energy announced today it will donate $100,000 to local organizations in western and northern Wisconsin to support those that are working with individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19.

The donation is part of Xcel Energy and the Xcel Energy Foundation’s plan to continue to support its communities through ongoing and future philanthropy as nonprofits and other organizations work to address various needs related to the pandemic.

“At Xcel Energy we continue to look for ways to support our customers and communities during this very challenging time,” said Mark Stoering, president, Xcel Energy, Wisconsin and Michigan. “This includes ongoing financial support and through various activities like our annual Day of Service. We are committed to assisting in any way we can to keep our communities safe, healthy and viable places to live and work.”

Xcel Energy is donating funds to six regional and community foundations with dedicated COVID-19 response funds and three tribal nations, including:

  • Eau Claire Community Foundation
  • La Crosse Community Foundation
  • Community Foundation of Dunn County
  • Community Foundation of Chippewa County
  • St. Croix Valley Foundation
  • Apostle Islands/Chequamegon Bay Fund
  • Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
  • Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
  • Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Earlier this year, Xcel Energy donated 67,000 protective face masks to county health departments, hospitals and tribes throughout its service area.

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About Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company is an industry leader in responsibly reducing carbon emissions and producing and delivering clean energy solutions from a variety of renewable sources at competitive prices. For more information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

About the Xcel Energy Foundation

The Xcel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that awards charitable grants to nonprofit organizations and sponsors the volunteer programs of Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries. The majority of Xcel Energy Foundation funding comes from Xcel Energy shareholder dollars. In 2018, the Foundation granted nearly $4 million to nonprofit organizations for programs that aligned with its four focus areas of education, economic sustainability, environmental stewardship and access to arts and culture. Additionally, the Foundation distributed nearly $3 million to match the donations and volunteer hours that employees contributed to qualified nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit https://www.xcelenergy.com/community/focus_area_grants.