XCEL ENERGY
FOR THE LOVE OF HOCKEY WCHA weekly preview: March 18-24
Review of last week The first round of the WCHA playoffs was fairly predictable, with the higher seed winning in five of six series: #1 St. Cloud State swept #12 Alaska Anchorage #2 Minnesota swept ...
Posted on 3/19/13 at 9:10 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Authorities investigate Prairie Island nuclear plant bleach leak
No radiation leaked and there were no injuries this morning when 522 gallons of chlorine bleach leaked out of a broken pipe at the Prairie Island nuclear power plant near Red Wing, Minn. This is a ...
Posted on 1/5/12 at 1:24 PM
NCAR and Xcel extend renewable energy partnership 
Xcel Energy Inc. hopes it can save its customers money with the help of more extensive weather forecasting from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder.
By Associated Press , May 08, 2013
Xcel Energy reduces Minnesota rate hike request
Xcel Energy has reduced its proposed Minnesota electric rate increase. The Minneapolis-based utility said Monday it lowered its proposed rate increase to 8.2 percent. Xcel proposed a rate hike of 10.7 percent in November.
By Associated Press , March 25, 2013
Hearings to begin on Xcel rate hike request
The Public Utilities Commission is giving Xcel Energy customers in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota the chance to comment on Xcel's proposed $285 million rate hike.
By Associated Press , March 03, 2013
Xcel plans to tap more wind power
The Minneapolis-based utility has told regulators in Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas that it will look for up to 200 megawatts of wind power by April 1. The federal tax credit for wind production has been extended to next January.
By Associated Press , February 05, 2013
Paukert, ubiquitous on Grand Forks boards, honored
Judi Paukert has a knack for getting to the top, a talent she developed early and won her leadership roles later. Paukert, the community relations manager with Xcel Energy, is being recognized for her work on area boards and organizations, and her ability to lead community projects.
By Brandi Jewett and Christopher Bjorke , January 18, 2013
Xcel granted interim electrical rate hike in Minnesota
Xcel Energy has been granted an interim rate hike that will have the average residential customer paying $8 more per month starting in January.
By Associated Press , December 13, 2012
Xcel Energy donates $4 thousand to Fargo Park District
Xcel Energy has donated $4,000 to the Fargo Park District for art initiatives.
By Associated Press , November 18, 2012
Xcel requests Minnesota electric rate hike
Xcel Energy is asking Minnesota regulators for a 10.7 percent increase in electric rates.
By Associated Press , November 02, 2012
Xcel no longer backing Prairie Island upgrade
Xcel Energy Inc. is no longer backing a proposed upgrade at its Prairie Island nuclear power plant near Red Wing, the company told Minnesota regulators in a filing.
By Associated Press , October 23, 2012
NRC signs deal to work with Prairie Island tribe
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Prairie Island Indian Community have agreed to cooperate on some issues as the agency considers the fate of spent nuclear fuel at Xcel Energy's nuclear plant in Red Wing.
By Associated Press , October 16, 2012
Xcel: Sherco power plant repairs could cost $200 million
Xcel Energy Inc. says it will cost as much as $200 million to repair the damage from a catastrophic turbine failure at Minnesota's largest power plant last November.
By Associated Press , October 03, 2012
New power line may help ND electricity exports
An Xcel Energy official says a new power line will help export more electric power from western North Dakota.
By Associated Press , September 17, 2012
Xcel solar incentives to be rolled back across Minnesota
Xcel Energy plans to pull the plug on a solar energy incentive program next year, leaving at least one manufacturer concerned about its future in Minnesota.
By Associated Press , August 20, 2012
Xcel shuts down 2 Minn. nuclear reactors
Xcel Energy Inc. has shut down two of Minnesota's three nuclear reactors.
The Monticello plant had been operating at 10-percent power since the weekend, and operators shut down Prairie Island's Unit 1 plant Tuesday.
By Associated Press , August 14, 2012
NRC to hold public forum on Prairie Island safety
Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold a public meeting with representatives of Xcel Energy on Tuesday to discuss the agency's annual safety assessment for the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant.
By Associated Press , July 16, 2012
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