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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…