News Releases

Minneapolis, Minnesota-July 19, 2019—With a major storm predicted to hit Minnesota and Wisconsin today, Xcel Energy is gearing up with additional crews who will work to get the lights back on if customers lose power during the storm. We also have many ...

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 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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (May 15, 2019) - Fans of Minnesota United took a break from chanting and cheering on the team at halftime of the match against Seattle to honor retired military veteran Lt. Col. Taylor Cox for his service to our country. The ...

ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin (May 2, 2019) - Due to high river flows from recent snow melt and rain fall in northern Wisconsin, the boat restraining barrier upstream of the company's hydro plant in St. Croix Falls failed and is not in place at this ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - (June 17, 2019) - Beginning today, an Xcel Energy transmission patrol crew will begin flying a helicopter alongside lines in Wisconsin and Minnesota to perform inspections to ensure the electric system remains reliable through ...

Minneapolis (March 18, 2019) - After historic snowfall in February, followed by a quick warm-up and heavy rains this month, the risk of flooding in the Upper Midwest continues to grow, including the risk of soggy basements and flooded streets. Xcel ...

Minneapolis (March 18, 2019) - After historic snowfall in February, followed by a quick warm-up and heavy rains this month, the risk of flooding in the Upper Midwest continues to grow, including the risk of soggy basements and flooded streets. Xcel ...

Minneapolis (March 8, 2019) - With more winter storms forecast to affect Minnesota and the Upper Midwest this weekend and next week, Xcel Energy reminds customers to prepare for severe weather and offers cold weather safety tips. The company is ...

MINNEAPOLIS (March 5, 2019) - Xcel Energy's vision to deliver 100 percent carbon-free electricity to customers is now backed by a scientific study. The company announced today it verified its groundbreaking carbon goals in a newly published report — ...