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Xcel Energy broke ground on two major infrastructure projects that will help deliver reliable, affordable electricity to customers across the Upper Midwest while supporting Minnesota's transition to a cleaner energy future.

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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 10, 2026) — Xcel Energy crews are working to assess damage and safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible after a line of storms swept across Minnesota early this morning. Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds caused ...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) — Xcel Energy is monitoring the potential for severe storms and high heat Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon across swaths of western, southern and central Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready ...

Xcel Energy will start constructing a new natural gas peaking plant this summer to support grid reliability, delivering service to customers when renewable energy in southwest Minnesota isn't available and at times of heightened demand.

MINNEAPOLIS (April 29, 2026) — Xcel Energy is ready to help customers who may be struggling with their energy bills as warmer temperatures arrive and Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule ends for the season. There are a variety of programs that can help ...

Xcel Energy is preparing for freezing rain and ice buildup predicted overnight across central and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities.

Tax credit to deliver more than $330 million in savings over two years

Customers can take action to reduce the impact on their energy bills

Customers can take action to reduce the impact on their energy bills