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Xcel Energy is preparing for critical wildfire risks early this week in the northern Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico and is notifying customers that a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) may be necessary on Tuesday, Feb. 17, beginning around 9 a.m. CT.

Xcel Energy is marking the opening of its new Bushland Service Center, an investment that will improve service for customers and support Amarillo’s westward growth.

Xcel Energy has crews and resources positioned to support customers across Texas and New Mexico as the company prepares for a winter storm across the region beginning Friday.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is pleased to announce that Brent Heffington has been named regional vice president of Energy Supply Operations for Texas and New Mexico. He takes over for David Low, who retires after more than four decades of dedicated service.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) and its subsidiary Southwestern Public Service Company, together with Transource Energy, LLC, have been awarded the Beckham County–Potter 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission project by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Board of Directors.

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Xcel Energy is emphasizing its commitment to wildfire safety and preparedness across Texas and New Mexico.

Xcel Energy is seeking proposals for power generation projects to increase the capacity of its Texas-New Mexico electric system to meet the forecasted increase in demand, as well as the needs of the growing regional economy.

Xcel Energy announced a $10,000 grant to Amarillo Children’s Home, a nonprofit that provides safe, loving and restorative care for children in the Texas Panhandle, as part of Xcel Energy Foundation’s 2025 Employee Choice Grant awards.

Xcel Energy has announced new generation resource additions as part of an overall portfolio to meet the rapidly rising energy needs of its Texas and New Mexico service area.

AMARILLO, Texas (July 8, 2025) — More than 100 Xcel Energy line workers from Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado competed in the 32nd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo in Amarillo on June 27. Competitors demonstrated the precision, strength and practical skills ...