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Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) submitted a proposal to the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address the growth in customers with large electricity needs, such as data centers, with a focus on protecting existing customers from higher bills.

More than 160 Xcel Energy employees will volunteer Friday and Saturday as part of the company's annual Day of Service, supporting eight nonprofit organizations across Texas and New Mexico.

Southwestern Public Service Company, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, filed a Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

About 100 Xcel Energy line workers from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado competed in the 33rd Lone Star Lineman’s Rodeo in Amarillo, putting their technical skills, focus and teamwork on display.

As communities and businesses across Texas and New Mexico continue to grow, Xcel Energy has selected a proposed portfolio of new power generation projects designed to provide reliable power, manage costs and deliver long-term customer value.

Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, will receive a $113 million Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT Grant to benefit customers in the Panhandle and South Plains, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced this week.

Today, the Xcel Energy Foundation awarded $580,000 to 37 nonprofits in Texas and New Mexico to recognize their contributions in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Pathways, Environmental Sustainability and Community Vitality.

With temperatures already climbing across Texas and New Mexico and more hot days ahead, Xcel Energy is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to stay comfortable and keep energy bills manageable.

Xcel Energy crews have restored power to all customers affected by the Stinky Fire northwest of Amarillo who can receive electric service.

Xcel Energy is working closely with the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management and local first responders to safely restore power as fire crews fight to extinguish the Stinky Fire northwest of Amarillo.