News Releases

Minneapolis (June 7, 2021) — Xcel Energy announced today that the company delivered for customers, achieved key carbon reduction goals, supported its communities and kept customer bills low despite challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ...

MINNEAPOLIS (February 10, 2021)- At the end of 2020, Xcel Energy became one of the first energy providers in the United States to reach 10,000 megawatts of wind energy capacity online for customers in the states it serves. The milestone is powered by ...

Minneapolis (Jan. 21, 2020) - For the seventh year in a row Xcel Energy has been honored as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine. The Minneapolis-based utility ranked among the most admired gas and electric companies in the ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (Feb. 6, 2020) - Xcel Energy customers now have a new option to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) for an affordable, flat monthly price. The electric vehicles pilot program creates an easy way for EV drivers to get a home ...

Minneapolis (Jan. 23, 2020) - For the fourth year in a row Xcel Energy has been honored as a best place to work for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) equality. The Minneapolis-based company again earned a perfect score on the Human ...

Minneapolis (June 14, 2019) — As the nation recognizes Flag Day, Xcel Energy is proud to be named to the 2019 Military Times Best for Vets Employers rankings, the sixth straight year the company has received this honor."We appreciate the sacrifice ...

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 ...

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 15, 2019) - Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) held its annual 2019 shareholders meeting today at the Pueblo Convention Center in Pueblo, Colorado."We're pleased to demonstrate our commitment to our communities and customers in this ...

Minneapolis (May 13, 2019)— Xcel Energy today announced a new set of voice Actions for the Google Assistant, including the option for customers to pay their bill by simply starting by saying, "Ok Google..."Customers can now access their account, hear ...