News Releases

AMARILLO, Texas (June 29, 2020) - Work to upgrade Xcel Energy's Amarillo electric distribution system continued unabated throughout the weeks of COVID-19 lockdowns, easing bottlenecks just in time for peak summer demand.The most recent improvement, ...

Eau Claire, Wisconsin (June 24, 2020) - As businesses in Wisconsin begin to slowly re-open, they may be looking for ways to save money on their energy bills. To safely assist them, Xcel Energy is offering free virtual energy visits that comply with ...

Minneapolis (June 24, 2020) - Xcel Energy has elected a new board member, effective immediately. Charles Pardee, who goes by Chip, brings over 38 years of experience in the energy industry, having held leadership roles in both nuclear and non-nuclear ...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 22, 2020) - As part of its commitment to supporting customers through the COVID-19 crisis, Xcel Energy today announced the donation of over 1.5 million high-efficiency LED light bulbs to Minnesota food banks. The 4-packs of bulbs ...

EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN (June 18, 2020) - Today, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved a new electric vehicle program for Xcel Energy customers that would simplify and significantly lower the cost for residential, commercial and fleet ...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 17, 2020) Xcel Energy today announced its proposal for the one of the largest packages of energy investments in Minnesota's history, as part of its response to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Department of Commerce ...

ROSWELL, New Mexico (June 16, 2020) - Completion of Xcel Energy's three-year-long effort to build a 240-mile superhighway for high-voltage electricity transmission between West Texas and southeastern New Mexico is a major achievement of Xcel Energy's ...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 11, 2020) - As part of its commitment to helping neighborhoods and businesses repair and rebuild following the widespread acts of property damage in the Twin Cities, Xcel Energy is offering special help for those businesses. That ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2020) - Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy, today was elected chairman of the board of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the national association of investor-owned electric companies. Also elected ...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 4, 2020) - Beginning Friday, June 5, an Xcel Energy transmission patrol crew will begin flying a helicopter alongside transmission lines in Minnesota to perform inspections and help ensure the electric system remains reliable through ...