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Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy seeks proposals for new power generation
The RFP is seeking options for new PPAs, extensions or changes to existing long-term PPAs, self-build projects and build projects that transfer to the utility.
Xcel Energy seeks 1,200 MW of new wind capacity
Xcel Energy is asking developers to submit proposals for approximately 1,200 megawatts of new wind projects.
DOE to fund $70 million for two 100-hour battery projects
Form Energy has signed deals to deploy its 10 MW/1,000 MWh iron-air battery system with Xcel Energy, Southern Company, and Great River Energy.
Xcel Energy proposes $15 billion plan to add renewables, gas and storage resources in Colorado
Energy Storage
The plan specifically calls for 6,500 MW of new renewable energy resources and battery storage and approximately 600 MW of new natural gas-fired generation.
Xcel Energy seeks license extension for Monticello nuclear plant
The NRC still has to approve a license extension for the plant.
Xcel Energy asks to expand Sherco Solar by 250 MW
The three projects are expected to be complete by the end of 2025 and would replace the capacity of the Sherco plant’s first coal unit to retire later in 2023.
Xcel Energy gets $20 million for long-duration battery projects
Xcel Energy and Form Energy are building 10 MW/1,000 MWh iron-air battery systems in Minnesota and Colorado….
Hydrogen
Xcel Energy’s Prairie Island nuke plant to produce hydrogen
This is the latest collaborative effort to scale up the production of clean hydrogen through electrolysis powered by nuclear. Proponents say doing so builds an …
Coal
Poor maintenance and costly breakdowns: The troubled history of Comanche Unit 3
A trail of public records detailing poor maintenance practices, costly equipment breakdowns and lengthy outages long precede CORE Electric’s decision to relin…
Coal
CORE pulls out of Comanche 3 coal-fired plant, alleging ‘ongoing mismanagement’
CORE said the Public Service Company of Colorado must purchase CORE’s stake in the plant, based on previous project agreements between the two parties….
Xcel, Ambri partner on liquid metal battery storage project
Xcel is looking to energy storage developer Ambri’s liquid metal battery technology to counteract its renewable energy additions and coal plants retirements….
Xcel Energy could become operator of SMR plant
Xcel Energy and project developer Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) agreed to terms outlining a process, roles and next steps to be taken if Xcel …
Minnesota regulators approve Xcel Energy’s new additions, retirements
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s 2019 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP), which guides the utility’s direction over the next 15…
Xcel Energy celebrates 12 percent drop in CO2 emissions last year
For the second year in a row, Xcel Energy has hit a significant milestone in its quest to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050. Xcel report…
Emissions
Xcel proposes almost $3B energy investment plan to fight COVID job losses and reach clean energy goals
In response to the COVID-19 devastating impact on jobs, Minnesota-based utility Xcel Energy has proposed a nearly $3 billion energy investment package which wou…
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Xcel Energy seeks proposals for new power generation
Xcel Energy seeks 1,200 MW of new wind capacity
DOE to fund $70 million for two 100-hour battery projects
Xcel Energy proposes $15 billion plan to add renewables, gas and storage resources in Colorado
