Cologne, Minn., signs deal to go all-solar for its municipal electricity
Other cities are looking at cost-saving deals with solar developers to offset electricity for government buildings and operations.
Xcel to pay $36M to settle dispute over nuclear plant upgrade
The contractor that made upgrades to the Prairie Island nuclear plant said it had been stiffed by Xcel Energy, but it got $10 million less that what it said it was due.
Off-peak power rates for plug-in vehicle charging get regulators' OK
The new rates, which take effect in about two months at Xcel Energy Inc. and two other utilities, could shave 40 percent or more off the cost.
Big industry, utilities win on energy legislation in Minnesota
But small-scale solar power generators face fees from municipal and cooperative utilities.
Xcel Energy gets permission from FAA to fly drones
The utility will use them to inspect power lines and other energy structures, but only within the operator's line of sight.
Minnesota utilities flip switch on large segment of $2.1 billion CapX2020 transmission project
Transmission lines will help ease wind energy bottleneck.
Xcel Energy agrees to buy N.D. wind farm project
The utility will complete the project being developed by Edina-based Geronimo Energy.
Political divide emerges over Minnesota energy policy
House bill would let utilities decide which renewable energy sources are cheaper.
Xcel Energy CEO Benjamin Fowke made $7.3 million in 2014
CEO Pay Watch Xcel Energy Inc. Benjamin Fowke III, chairman, president and CEO Total compensation: $7,315,660 for the year ended Dec. 31 Salary: $1,200,000…
Energy rates
Xcel says two-year rate hike in Minnesota will be 6.1 percent
The overall electric rate increase is well short of earlier projections; specific rates for residential and businesses customers won't be known for weeks.
Regulators put off decision on Xcel Energy's request for size limits on solar gardens
Xcel Energy had raised concern about large projects but must proceed under current rules.
Xcel Energy overruns
Xcel can't profit from Monticello cost overruns, regulators say
But Utilities Commission said company can't collect profit on cost overruns.
Xcel asks for changes in solar garden rules
The utility said many proposed community solar projects are so big that they should be competitively bid.
Xcel Energy says proposed giant solar gardens don't look like 'community' projects
Many plans are getting around a requirement that they stay small, and Xcel says these big projects could cost ratepayers.
Xcel Energy investigation
Investigation: Xcel failures led to reactor cost overruns
Judge conducting inquiry cites management flaws as work at Monticello nuclear power plant ultimately cost twice what was projected.
Xcel's rate case
Aug. 27, 2014: Xcel defends handling of Monticello nuclear plant upgrade
Customers or investors will pay millions for work.
Monticello nuclear plant
July 9, 2014: Xcel management blamed for cost overruns at Monticello nuke plant
A key question is whether Xcel's customers or investors will pick up the $345 million in cost overruns. Xcel is pushing regulators to make ratepayers pay the entire cost of the Monticello upgrade.
Xcel proposes low-cost, off-peak rates for plug-in cars
Owners would charge them overnight and could pick wind power.
Xcel results
Xcel hopes to avoid 2016 electric hike in Minnesota
Top executives said they want to take a break from the annual electric increases in Minnesota.
Ecolab signs deal, says it's going all-solar in Minnesota
Company reaches a deal with SunEdison to provide renewable energy for all of its Minnesota operations.
Xcel to double down on renewable energy in Minnesota
Lower prices for solar and wind farms make them better investments
Judge recommends trimming Xcel's latest rate increase request
The judge rejected the utility's request for a higher basic charge for electricity.
Xcel gets 427 solar garden applications in Minnesota
The projects in Minnesota, if all built, would have the combined output of a major power plant.
Xcel opens door for community solar gardens
The utility will begin accepting applications from developers to construct solar parks, and many are expected to show interest.
Utility regulators authorize Xcel generating projects
The state's largest solar project and largest gas-and-steam project win regulator approval.
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