October 15, 2019 Mankato, Minnesota (KEYC) Jake Rinehart MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will host a public session regarding Xcel Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 005 at the School Sisters of Notre Dame, located at 170 Good Counsel Drive in Mankato, on Thursday, Oct. 17….
14Oct
Minnesota shuts down oil, manufacturing groups’ attempt to derail Xcel EV pilot
October 14, 2019 Utility Drive Catherine Morehouse Minnesota regulators on Monday stamped out manufacturing and petroleum groups’ attempt to reverse approval of Xcel Energy’s $25 million electric vehicle pilot program. The state’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the program in July, and five large industrial groups, including oil groups Marathon Petroleum and Flint Hills Resources,…
01Oct
Minnesota rejects Xcel’s 720 MW Mankato gas plant purchase over stranded asset concerns
October 1, 2019 Utility Drive Catherine Morehouse Minnesota regulators on Friday unanimously rejected Xcel Minnesota’s proposal to purchase a 720 MW natural gas plant, citing concerns the plant could close early and leave customers with hundreds of millions of dollars in stranded asset costs. But the decision will not impact the utility’s ability to operate the plant…
30Sep
Minn. regulators reject Xcel’s purchase of Mankato natural gas plant
September 27, 2019 / MPR News By Elizabeth Dunbar The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Friday rejected Xcel Energy’s purchase of a natural gas power plant in Mankato, Minnesota, saying it wasn’t in…
10Aug
Regulators rip Xcel’s proposed $650 million deal for Mankato power plant
August 10, 2019 / Star Tribune By Mike Hughlett Minnesota’s largest electric utility rejects criticisms from two state agencies. Xcel Energy’s proposed $650 million purchase of a gas-fired power plant in Mankato has run into strong opposition from two state agencies concerned about its potential impact on ratepayers. Minneapolis-based Xcel in November announced its intent…
25Jul
Farmers Union hosting renewable energy session
Jul 25, 2019 / Mankato Free Press ST. PETER — Farmers and rural residents can learn about how renewable energy can add value to an operation, create more energy efficiency and save money. The Minnesota Farmers Union is hosting a renewable energy working session Wednesday at the Woods Grill & Bar in St. Peter with…
28Jun
Replacing Xcel coal power units includes an efficiency push
June 27, 2019 / Electric Light & Power By: Frank Jossi As Xcel Energy prepares a filing to close its last coal units in Minnesota, a lesser-known provision of the settlement announced in May commits the utility to energy savings equivalent to another power plant. The agreement with clean energy organizations and a labor union…
24Jun
Deal to close Minnesota coal plants includes ‘historic’ efficiency push
June 24, 2019 / Energy News Network By Frank Jossi The agreement between Xcel Energy and clean energy advocates also includes building 3,000 megawatts of solar. As Xcel Energy prepares a filing to close its last coal units in Minnesota, a lesser-known provision of the settlement announced last month commits the utility to energy savings…
21May
Xcel’s plan to 2030: Close two coal plants, extend nuclear plant, add more solar
May 21, 2019 / Star Tribune By Mike Hughlett Xcel Energy plans to close two more coal-fired power plants several years early and exit coal generation in Minnesota by 2030, while at the same time extending the life of its Monticello nuclear plant by another decade to 2040. The Minneapolis-based utility said Monday it also…
23Apr
Learn about solar energy at St. Luke Presbyterian
April 22, 2019 / SW News Media By Meghan Davy Sandvold Learn about rooftop solar for homeowners at a solar garden party from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at St. Luke Presbyterian Church in Minnetonka. Experts will explore energy efficiency, community solar gardens as an option that doesn’t require panel installation, and ways to…