Xcel Energy Inc.

Xcel Energy Inc. is a leading U.S. regulated electric utility and natural gas delivery company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Serving more than 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers across eight states—Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and New Mexico—the company operates through four main subsidiaries: Northern States Power-Minnesota; Northern States Power-Wisconsin; Public Service Company of Colorado; Southwestern Public Service Co.
A major player in renewable energy transition among U.S. utilities, Xcel Energy has committed to delivering 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050 with an interim goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80% from 2005 levels by 2035. Its portfolio includes significant investments in wind farms as well as large-scale solar projects such as the Sherco Solar Project—set to be one of the largest in the Upper Midwest—and proposals like the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project that will provide hundreds of megawatts of clean power to regional grids.
Beyond generation assets, Xcel offers comprehensive customer programs including rebates for energy efficiency upgrades and support for distributed solar installations via grid interconnection processes. Through its Partners in Energy initiative, it also collaborates with communities on tailored plans to meet local sustainability goals.