Minnesota
Wind developers are retrofitting newer projects with bigger, better blades
Xcel Energy recently received approval to repower a pair of wind farms originally built in 2015 to take advantage of improved technology and expiring tax credits.
Minnesota
As wind energy prices plunge, Xcel refunds customers who paid a premium
Xcel Energy recently refunded customers who volunteered to pay extra to support wind energy, which is now among the cheapest sources of electricity.
Minnesota
Regulators, clean energy advocates want more details on Xcel’s demand response plans
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last month required the utility to provide more information on its strategy to reduce electricity usage during busy times.
Colorado
Colorado utilities fear wildfire risk — and liability — amid warming climate
Mindful of PG&E’s struggles in California, Xcel Energy and electrical cooperatives are stepping up efforts to minimize the risk of causing wildfires.
solar
Updated grid maps will offer Minnesota developers more detail on congestion, opportunity
Xcel Energy is updating its grid congestion maps in Minnesota with new data and details for clean energy developers in response to an order from state regulators.