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2026 Legislature: Energy Affordability

Everything you need to know about CUB's work during the 2026 legislative session to ensure utilities provide affordable service and honor ratepayers’ legal protections.  
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Xcel's Electric Rate Increase

Everything you need to know about Xcel Energy's request to increase rates for electric service. The typical customer would see their bills increase by about 10% by 2026.

CUB's Article Library

CUB's updates on utility developments, energy policy, and consumer protections.

Xcel 2025 Earnings Report reveals increasing profits amidst ongoing MN rate case

Xcel 2025 Earnings Report reveals increasing profits amidst ongoing MN rate case

February 19, 2026
Brian Edstrom
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The state of energy affordability in Minnesota

February 18, 2026
Annie Levenson-Falk
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Another winter storm is impacting Minnesotans’ natural gas bills

February 17, 2026
Brian Edstrom
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Xcel to provide $500 bill credits to customers with high past due balances

January 13, 2026
Olivia Carroll
CUB Fights Trump Order to Continue Operating Retiring Coal Plant

CUB fights Trump order to continue operating retiring coal plant 

January 5, 2026
Brian Edstrom
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Minnesota PUC issues order approving ALLETE/Minnesota Power Acquisition 

December 18, 2025
Brian Edstrom
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Disconnection Data

Every month, regulated utilities submit disconnection data to the PUC. 90,433 Minnesota households were disconnected in 2025. 

The data doesn't include numbers for cooperative or municipal utilities, except for Dakota Electric Association. As additional reporting becomes available, CUB will provide updates on disconnections carried out in 2026.