News Releases

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) and its subsidiary Southwestern Public Service Company, together with Transource Energy, LLC, have been awarded the Beckham County–Potter 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission project by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Board of Directors.

MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 19, 2025) — Xcel Energy has begun operations at its new service center in Chanhassen, Minnesota, to continue serving customers in the west metro area with safe, reliable energy. The facility enables the company to expand its ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Nov. 3, 2025) — Xcel Energy recently received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to move forward with the Western Wisconsin Transmission Connection (WWTC) project. The new 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission ...

600 megawatts at Sherco Energy Hub among a series of planned battery, solar projects

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Oct. 21, 2025) — Xcel Energy has taken the next step to move its plans forward for the Ten Mile Creek Project in St. Croix County, which if approved, would serve customers in the company's Upper Midwest service area, including ...

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 21, 2025) — Xcel Energy today named Bria Shea as president, Xcel Energy - Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, effective immediately. Shea will oversee the operating company's strategic planning, financial results and ...

DENVER— (October 19, 2025)— Xcel Energy is activating Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) to reduce wildfire risk due to the upcoming weather event. Customers in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson, Larimer and East Denver counties are encouraged...

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Xcel Energy is emphasizing its commitment to wildfire safety and preparedness across Texas and New Mexico.

Xcel Energy is seeking proposals for power generation projects to increase the capacity of its Texas-New Mexico electric system to meet the forecasted increase in demand, as well as the needs of the growing regional economy.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- (Oct. 13, 2025) -A management program aimed at controlling aquatic invasive plants and improving fish habitat is about to get underway on the Chippewa Flowage. As a result, local residents and property owners will begin to notice a ...