News Releases

With the Wisconsin fishing season just around the corner, Xcel Energy is reminding recreational and fishing enthusiasts to be safe around dams and hydroelectric facilities.

ASHLAND, Wis., April, 8, 2025 – Xcel Energy is pleased to announce the launch of a new live camera offering the public a unique opportunity to observe peregrine falcons, one of which has already arrived, as they nest and raise their chicks on the shores of Lake Superior atop the Bay Front Power Plant

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (March 20, 2025) - This month marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable energy in the Chippewa Valley as Xcel Energy announces the operation of the Chippewa Sun solar array in the town of Hallie

MINNEAPOLIS (April 14, 2025) - Xcel Energy is advising customers who are eager to start their spring planting or landscaping to always call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines marked free of charge before starting any digging projects. Underground ...

Xcel Energy will soon begin building a key link in Minnesota’s energy future to deliver clean, reliable electricity to customers across the Upper Midwest after earning approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission this week.

Xcel Energy is activating Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) to reduce wildfire risk due to the upcoming weather event. Customers are encouraged to prepare for potential weather-related outages, especially on Tuesday, when high winds are expected.

Xcel Energy is watching and preparing for severe weather forecasted across our service area in Texas and New Mexico, including high wind speeds and low relative humidity. Due to dry conditions and large amounts of fuel, wildfire risk will increase across the region, and is expected to peak on Tuesday, April 1.

Xcel Energy crews are prepared to start patrolling and restoring power to customers in eastern New Mexico and in the South Plains region of Texas when high winds die down Tuesday night, beginning around midnight Central/11 p.m.

Xcel Energy is preparing to temporarily shut power off to just over 1,100 customers in our Texas and New Mexico service area Tuesday to reduce wildfire risk.

Xcel Energy is preparing for a strong storm system that will bring the potential for severe weather, high winds and snow across parts of the Upper Midwest late Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Crews are ready to safely restore power as quickly as possible.