News Releases

MINNEAPOLIS (August 2, 2022) —To help drive toward the future of clean transportation, Xcel Energy proposed today new and enhanced electric vehicle (EV) charging programs and high-speed public charging options in Minnesota and Wisconsin to make ...

MINNEAPOLIS (July 21, 2022) — Xcel Energy, a leader in renewable energy for more than a decade, has begun developing the Minnesota Energy Connection, a new power line in Minnesota that will connect renewable energy to the existing grid at the Sherco ...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 6, 2022) - Xcel Energy is taking the next steps in its journey toward electric transportation by becoming the first energy company in the nation to add all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet. Xcel Energy crews will use these new, ...

MINNEAPOLIS (April 26, 2022) - With the snow melted, and warmer weather on the way, people will soon begin their annual spring traditions of gardening and landscaping. Xcel Energy reminds customers that April is National Safe Digging Month, and to be ...

MINNEAPOLIS (April 22, 2022) -To recognize Earth Day, today passengers on Metro Transit's electric buses and light rail lines will ride with the wind. Through Xcel Energy's Windsource® program, Metro Transit purchased enough credits to power both ...

Minneapolis (April 11, 2022) - With a major storm predicted to hit parts of the Upper Midwest this week, Xcel Energy is mobilizing additional crews who will work to get the lights back on if customers lose power during the storm. We also have many ...

MINNEAPOLIS (April 4, 2022) - While the weather in Minnesota is unpredictable, especially in April, the possibility of thunderstorms and tornadoes is already here. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week (April 4-8), Xcel Energy reminds customers to ...

Minneapolis (March 29, 2022) - As the Xcel Energy Foundation opens applications for its 2022 grant program, it's announcing the launch of Energizing the Future. This is a new giving plan with new focus areas that better align Xcel Energy's business ...

Minneapolis (Feb. 21 2022) - With colder temperatures and snow moving into large portions of the upper Midwest this week, Xcel Energy is offering tips to conserve energy, stay safe, report outages and stay informed when severe weather strikes. We ...

Minneapolis-- (Feb. 9, 2022) — Xcel Energy, a national leader in the clean energy transition, yesterday received approval for its plan to reduce carbon emissions from electricity provided to its Upper Midwest customers by more than 85% by 2030. The ...