Innovation Centers

Utility Innovations Visitor Center

Denver, Colorado

The Xcel Energy Utility Innovations Visitor Center provides a showcase for innovation and leadership in the industry.  The Utility Innovations program, launched in 2003, is a multi-business effort aimed at integrating research, development, calculated risk-taking, and collaboration into the utility business. Much like innovation itself, the Visitor Center has been designed to be dynamic and constantly changing. Located in the lobby of Xcel Energy’s Technical Services Building in downtown Denver, the Visitor Center features interactive displays designed to represent various parts of the power grid, from generation and distribution, to transmission and consumption.  Each station features touch-screen monitors where visitors can choose to learn more about the specific projects that most interest them.  Additionally, visitors can explore the history of Utility Innovations and the various partners involved in its initiatives.

Xcel Energy Innovation Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Located at Xcel Energy’s corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis, the Innovation Center provides an overview of “industry first” projects with the capacity to fundamentally change the landscape of the energy industry.  Hand-on exhibits and touch-screen kiosks detail initiatives that helped build the company’s reputation for being an industry leader in innovation.  The center proves that creative thinking and shared solutions are not only welcomed and encouraged at Xcel Energy, but also expected.

For more information

Guided tours of both facilities are available by request.  For additional details, including locations and contact information, review our Innovation Centers informational flyer. (72 KB).  Innovation Center Hours of operation: Open Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.