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Signatory to the new franchise agreement
For decades, Saint Paul residents paid a larger share of Xcel Energy franchise fees than commercial and industrial customers. On Sept. 23, the city council unanimously approved a new agreement that flips that balance.
Updated Sep 27
Leading $1.2 billion Colorado-to-Texas transmission upgrade
America's transmission grid is aging, and new power lines can take a decade to permit. On Sept. 24, the Department of Energy picked a faster route: 31 projects that upgrade existing lines, backed by $1.9 billion in federal money.
Updated Sep 25
Franchise holder seeking 20-year renewal
Denver voters rejected Xcel Energy's franchise deal last November. On July 27, the City Council voted 10-2 to send a revised 20-year agreement to the November 3 ballot.
Updated Aug 26
Deploying PSPS in Colorado while facing wildfire risk, scrutiny, and liability pressure
Xcel Energy's deliberate blackout on Colorado's Front Range didn't end neatly when the wind eased. By the time crews could start patrols, the first PSPS was entangled with widespread storm damage. Xcel said total weather-related outages reached about 120,000—far beyond the roughly 50,000 customers initially targeted for de-energization.
Updated May 15
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