News Releases

HOBBS, N.M. (May 31, 2019) - Xcel Energy has completed a vital transmission connection across the New Mexico-Texas line that is boosting power delivery capabilities in an area of strong economic growth.Work is now complete on the Yoakum-to-Hobbs ...

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (May 31, 2019) -U.S. Rep. Ron Kind and other local legislators joined Xcel Energy and Solar*Connect Community subscribers on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the program's second solar garden at a ribbon cutting near ...

DENVER, Colorado (May 30, 2019) - As Colorado begins to pursue its goal of nearly one million electric vehicles (EVs) in use in the state by 2030, Xcel Energy wants to make sure we are doing our part. Late last week Xcel Energy proposed a new pricing ...

Minneapolis, Minnesota (May 30, 2019) - Xcel Energy is distributing more than $133 million in bill credits to all Minnesota electricity customers as a result of the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The refund for a residential electricity customer ...

Minneapolis (May 29, 2019) — Xcel Energy reported today that it reduced carbon emissions 38% from 2005 levels - well ahead of industry reductions - as it aims by 2050 to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity. While Destination 2050 is the vision, the ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin (May 28, 2019) - Xcel Energy and several customer groups recently filed a first-ever agreement with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin that keeps electricity and natural gas rates below January 2018 levels through ...

PORTALES, New Mexico (Aug. 28, 2019) - Xcel Energy announced today that construction on the 522-megawatt Sagamore Wind Project in Roosevelt County will commence in the fourth quarter. Once completed, it will provide enough clean, affordable ...

MINNEAPOLIS (May 20, 2019) - Xcel Energy announced plans today to retire its last two coal plants in the Upper Midwest a decade earlier than scheduled. The acceleration of the coal closures is another milestone in the company's clean energy transition ...

DENVER, Colorado (May 20, 2019) — Today Xcel Energy asked the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a regulatory review that incorporates investments to expand and strengthen theelectric grid, including protecting it from risks, such as ...

MINNEAPOLIS (May 15, 2019) - Xcel Energy recently recognized 52 Minnesota businesses for their outstanding efforts to help customers save energy and reduce their environmental impact. The Efficiency Partner awards, presented last month at Punchbowl ...