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About 100 Xcel Energy line workers from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado competed in the 33rd Lone Star Lineman’s Rodeo in Amarillo, putting their technical skills, focus and teamwork on display.

Xcel Energy announced that Peter Carter has been elected to its board of directors, effective today. Carter serves as the president of Delta Air Lines.

As communities and businesses across Texas and New Mexico continue to grow, Xcel Energy has selected a proposed portfolio of new power generation projects designed to provide reliable power, manage costs and deliver long-term customer value.

CLEAR LAKE, Minn., (July 21, 2026) — Xcel Energy announced the completion of Sherco Solar Phase 3, marking another major milestone in the company's transformation of a retiring coal plant into a major renewable energy hub. Located near the existing ...

Xcel Energy has started work on the High Plains Solar + Battery Energy Storage Project, a $685 million clean energy investment supporting Colorado’s clean energy transition and long-term resource needs.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (July 13, 2026) — With an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for much of western Wisconsin this week, Xcel Energy is ready to meet customers' energy needs and maintain reliable electric service across the Upper Midwest, including ...

As temperatures rise and energy use increases, Xcel Energy is here to help customers with their energy bills, with bill assistance and payment options, energy efficiency programs and energy- and money-saving tips.

MINNEAPOLIS (July 12, 2026) — Xcel Energy is preparing for extreme heat expected across the Dakotas, Minnesota and western Wisconsin starting today and continuing into Tuesday. Crews and operations teams are ready to safely respond and restore power ...

Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, will receive a $113 million Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT Grant to benefit customers in the Panhandle and South Plains, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced this week.

MINNEAPOLIS (June 29, 2026) — Xcel Energy is monitoring the high heat and potential for severe storms through this week across Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready across the region to safely restore power if outages occur. ...