Xcel Energy

When a historic windstorm hit Texas and New Mexico last Friday, our crews didn’t hesitate to protect what matters most. With dangerously dry conditions and winds reaching 80 mph, we made the decision to activate a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), to proactively defend our communities from significantly elevated wildfire risk. By mid-afternoon, more than 68,000 customers were without power, including 17,000 customers we proactively shut off through the PSPS. As soon as conditions were safe, more than 450 employees and contractors jumped into action - working around the clock to replace nearly 20,000 feet of wire, 140 power poles, about 340 pole cross arms and nearly 50 transformers by Monday morning. Their tireless efforts ensured that power was safely restored to nearly all customers. A heartfelt thank you to our lineworkers in Texas and New Mexico, our Colorado crews who left home to help and our behind-the-scenes teams keeping our customers informed and connected. Your hard work and dedication are making an immense impact on the safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3xCXq68

Natural gas is a vital resource – keeping homes warm, powering industries and helping us to drive toward a carbon free energy future. But none of this is possible without the hard work, expertise and commitment of the teams behind it. This Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day, we’re celebrating the incredible people who keep this essential gas flowing through our communities every day. Our crews work around the clock, through all conditions to ensure that 39,000 miles of natural gas pipeline are delivering safe, reliable gas to more than 2.2 million customers. Today and every day, thank you to our #XEProud natural gas workers!

Our nuclear plants in Minnesota have powered homes and businesses for decades and now, they’re delivering even more value. New this year, Minnesota customers will see a total of $318 million returned to them — more than half of it coming from a first-of-its-kind nuclear tax credit. Pending approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, the average residential customer will receive $81, applied as a rebate on bills through March 2026. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2bqsRqv

Eldora had an ambitious goal to use 100% renewable energy, to minimize environmental impact and to build a more inclusive and sustainable snow sport community. Through partnership, collaboration, and shared clean energy goals, we were able to help them achieve their missions.

We’re committed to investing in the future generation of innovators and leaders. In honor of National Engineers Week, our employee-led resource group, Xcel Energy Women in Nuclear, hosted their 13th annual Nuclear Science and Technology Day for the Girl Scouts of River Valley, sharing their love of science, technology, engineering and math through hands on activities. Learn more about how we’re sparking curiosity and empowering STEM career pathways across our communities: https://lnkd.in/gi5wUWNb

We are celebrating 75 years of powering Red Wing. What started as a coal-fired power plant in the 1940s has evolved into burning refuse-derived fuel (RDF) - a process that turns sorted waste into electricity. Since 1986, waste from Ramsey, Washington, and Goodhue Counties gets sorted and repurposed into energy, keeping our community sustainable. This approach reduces landfill waste, supports local recycling efforts, and keeps energy flowing. Throughout all these years of change, we take pride in continuing to serve the community.

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating our heritage, embracing progress and uniting to spark change. More than 230 employees came together to honor the month, hosted by our dedicated employee resource group, Black Employees at Xcel Energy (BLAX). We are deeply grateful to Sheletta Brundidge for sharing her humor, experiences and wisdom with us as we work to “Move Forward Together”. BLAX works tirelessly to advocate for equality, positive change and unity, both within our company and throughout the communities we serve. Their hard work and passion were reflected in the laughter and learning shared at this event, and in the impact they make year-round.

Today marks the start of National Engineers Week, a time to celebrate the hard-working people whose talents spark incredible growth and innovation within our industry. From ensuring the reliability of our systems to creating solutions for a brighter tomorrow, engineers are the backbone of our mission to deliver clean, safe and reliable energy to our customers every day. Ready to make an impact on your community? Join our dedicated team and help us shape the future of energy: https://lnkd.in/g_w_K4PC

We don’t just power communities—we partner with them. By listening and collaborating, we’re creating lasting change with Sabathani Community Center. From cutting energy costs in half with a new geothermal system to launching an Environmental Sustainability Academy that builds careers, our partnership is making a lasting difference. The aging boilers at Sabathani, named Thelma and Louise, incur approximately $28,000 in energy expenses each month. Through the Resilient Minneapolis initiative, we are collaborating with Sabathani to install rooftop solar panels and a large energy storage battery aimed at lowering these costs. Together, we’re building a sustainable future.

We're #XEProud to drive positive change in our communities! With the latest Kwik Charge location now live in Chippewa Falls, our partnership with Kwik Trip, Inc. is ensuring that fast, reliable charging stations are accessible across the areas we serve.