News Releases

Minneapolis (Dec. 16, 2021) - Xcel Energy crews are working safely and as quickly as possible to assess damage and restore power to customers after an extreme wind event rolled through Minnesota yesterday and today. The winds knocked down power poles, ...

Minneapolis -Dec. 9, 2021 - With significant snowfall predicted to hit parts of the Upper Midwest Friday, Xcel Energy is gearing up additional crews who will work to get the lights back on if customers lose power during the storm. We also have many ...

Minneapolis (Dec. 8, 2021) - Xcel Energy today announced a new pilot offering in Minnesota that will provide easy and affordable ways for building owners and landlords to bring electric vehicle charging and access to their properties. This pilot will ...

Minneapolis (Nov. 17, 2021) - With colder temperatures on the way, Xcel Energy offers a range of tips and programs to help customers save on their energy bills as we head into the winter heating season. We also encourage customers to reach out if ...

Minneapolis (November 1, 2021) - Xcel Energy announced today that it is aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its natural gas business by 2050. In addition to its vision to provide 100% carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050, ...

Minneapolis (Sept. 17, 2021) - Xcel Energy crews continue to work safely to assess damage and restore power as quickly as possible to customers after a line of thunderstorms rolled through Minnesota and Wisconsin overnight causing extensive damage to ...

Minneapolis (June 25, 2021) — Xcel Energy announced today it is proposing an alternate energy plan(also known as an integrated resource plan) for the Upper Midwest that enhances the company'scommitment to dramatic reductions in carbon emissions from ...

MINNEAPOLIS (April 28, 2021)—As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30, 2021), Xcel Energy reminds drivers to slow down and move over for vehicles and workers on the side of the road—including utility and construction vehicles.Many ...

Minneapolis (April 27, 2021) - Wind from the Upper Midwest is now powering a Minnesota institution. The exhibits, Omnitheater and entire Science Museum of Minnesota - are now powered by carbon-free wind energy. The museum has fully subscribed to Xcel ...

Monticello, Minnesota (April 19, 2021)—The Monticello nuclear plant celebrated its 50th year of operation by setting a record run of 704 straight days of generating carbon-free electricity, before beginning its biennial refueling and maintenance ...