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2001 News Releases

Listed below are the non-financial news releases from Xcel Energy in the year 2001. Current-year news releases can be found by using the News Releases link at left. Financial releases can be found through the Investor Information link above.

Date News Title
12/31/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy seeks improved power lines for wind farms
12/17/2001
Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy asks for ’significant price reductions’ in New Mexico
12/13/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy taps hidden resources
12/12/2001
Amarillo, Texas: State department taps Xcel Energy Retail Services for power
12/07/2001
Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy seeks second price reduction in Texas
12/06/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy opens bidding process for 1,000 megawatts of electricity
11/30/2001
Cheyenne, Wyo.: Cheyenne Light files for electric rate increase
11/30/2001
Minneapolis: Conditions ripe for gas meters becoming plugged, Xcel Energy safety officials warn
11/28/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy ofrece consejos de seguridad en el uso de las Series de Luces Navideñas
11/28/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy offers holiday lighting tips
11/26/2001
White Deer, Texas: Wind Ranch at White Deer reaching ’por el cielo’
11/20/2001
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy designates $1.75 million for UND Energy and Environmental Research Center projects
11/19/2001
Minneapolis: Research on new energy sources to be funded by Xcel Energy
11/16/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy offers holiday lighting tips
11/16/2001
Minneapolis: Energy-use safety tips for winter from Xcel Energy
11/15/2001
Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy plans to file request to reduce prices in Texas
11/14/2001
Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy inventorying with low-flying helicopter
11/13/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy opens bidding process for contingency power
11/12/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy predicts lower natural gas bills during 2001-02 winter heating season
11/09/2001
Minneapolis: Lighten your energy bills with energy-saving lighting
11/09/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy installs emission control equipment at Cherokee plant
11/06/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy increases air conditioner rebates through Dec. 15
11/06/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy urges customers to take steps to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
11/05/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy lowers electric rates by $20.4 million
11/05/2001
Minneapolis: Renewable energy projects selected
10/30/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy helps further ease utility bills
10/30/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy CEO says company shareholder returns outpacing industry
10/29/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy ofrece consejos de ahorro de energía y seguridad durante el invierno
10/29/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy offers winter energy saving, safety tips
10/26/2001
Amarillo, Texas: SPS re-branding as ’Xcel Energy’
10/16/2001
Denver: Colorado’s Second Commercial Wind Farm Debuts
10/10/2001
Minneapolis: Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule takes effect Monday
10/03/2001
Fargo, N.D.: Local utilities urge caution; Danger could be lurking in your yard
10/01/2001
Amarillo, Texas: SPS’s new ’tie-line’ can transmit enough power for 400,000 people
09/28/2001
Minneapolis: Minnesota elementary students’ artwork featured in annual Xcel Energy safety calendar
09/28/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy partners in TRANSLink Transmission Company
09/26/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy offers rebates on new air conditioners, refrigerators
09/25/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy’s home energy audit a good way to save money and make your home more comfortable
09/17/2001
Denver: La Compañía de Xcel Energy busca una reducción de $571 millones en la tarifa del gas
09/17/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy seeks $571 million natural gas rate cut
09/11/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy statement in light of events in New York and Washington
09/08/2001
Amarillo, Texas: SPS competes in, directs today’s International Lineman’s Rodeo
09/07/2001
Cheyenne, Wyo.: Xcel Energy/Cheyenne Light seeks $19.6 million natural gas rate cut
08/23/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy plans to begin power line relocation Friday
08/21/2001
Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy to inspect transmission lines by air
08/13/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy presents plan to move lines for light rail project
08/07/2001
Minneapolis: Heat wave taxes Xcel Energy's distribution system, supplies; Customers can help by conserving power
08/07/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy Intervenes in FERC Price Proceedings
07/18/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy now accepting renewable energy proposals
07/17/2001
Eau Claire, Wis.: Area residents concerned about the economy
07/17/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy expands Windsource
07/13/2001
Amarillo, Texas: Hot, hot, hot temperatures drive three straight SPS peaks
07/05/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy Places New Switching Station, Line Into Service
07/02/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy offers cool tips for hot summer days
06/27/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy Board elects Wayne Brunetti chairman, Jim Howard chairman emeritus
06/26/2001
Minneapolis: As temperatures, humidity levels rise, Xcel Energy offers cool tips
06/21/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy given exemption from routing process for transmission line in western Minnesota
06/21/2001
Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy Foundation donates to Siren disaster relief fund
06/18/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy tree-trimming program helps ensure electricity service reliability
06/18/2001
Amarillo, Texas: Texas Postpones SPS Deregulation until 2007
06/12/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy Completes Fort St. Vrain Repowering
06/11/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy customers help reduce peak electricity demand
06/06/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy preparing to accept renewable energy proposals
06/01/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy Foundation funds education activities
05/30/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy appeals judge's order to relocate electricity facilities for LRT
05/25/2001
Boulder, Colo.: Xcel Energy Begins Emission Control Work at Valmont
05/16/2001
Viroqua, Wis.: Xcel Energy upgrades electric service in Viroqua
05/11/2001
Cheyenne, Wyo.: Xcel Energy-Cheyenne Light, intervenors agree to cut rate hike by half
05/11/2001
Eau Claire, Wis.: Higher cost of energy on open market prompts Xcel Energy to file for electric surcharge
05/07/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy tree-trimming program helps ensure electric service reliability
05/04/2001
Minneapolis: Flood-affected homes must undergo inspection before electric, natural gas service can be reconnected
05/01/2001
Denver: Play it safe this spring with tips from Xcel Energy
04/29/2001
Amarillo, Texas: Pay station users to be charged fee
04/27/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy releases analysis, remedies for DIA storm outages
04/16/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy's Bird Cam is back, big time ? three plant nest boxes on-line, plus link to Czech bird cam
04/11/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy-sponsored tree-planting initiative wins Arbor Day Foundation 2001 Project Award
04/11/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy is disconnecting power to flood-threatened homes, businesses in the Upper Midwest
04/10/2001
Mineapolis: Play it safe this spring with tips from Xcel Energy
04/05/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy to develop more wind-generated power in Minnesota
03/30/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy will continue helping customers with overdue bills when Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule expires April 15
03/30/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy fuels 4.9% conservation loans
03/26/2001
Red Wing, Minn.: Red Wing Steam Plant completes air quality improvement program
03/22/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy names two business unit presidents
03/20/2001
Louisville, Colo.: Xcel Energy to upgrade Louisville transmission line
03/15/2001
Cheyenne, Wyo.: Cheyenne Light files $36 million electric rate increase
03/15/2001
Denver: Xcel Energy to compete in Texas Electric Choice
03/08/2001
Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy announces drawdown of Lake Wissota
03/07/2001
Amarillo, Texas: High natural gas costs force New Mexico electric bills higher
03/02/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy selects SGT Ltd. for steam generator installation contract
02/27/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy, AEP accept Innogy offer to purchase Yorkshire Electric
02/27/2001
Amarillo, Texas: SPS contracts for wind power from 80 turbines
02/23/2001
Amarillo, Texas: High costs of natural gas forcing SPS bills upward in Texas
02/19/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy, American Forests seek nominations for Famous and Historic Trees
02/19/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy helps visually-impaired customers operate appliances safely
02/16/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy asks court to protect customers from light rail costs
02/06/2001
Amarillo, Texas: Utility Regulator: 'Electric Choice' Will Benefit Farmers, Homes, Businesses
01/29/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy is prepared to restore power if ice storm hits
01/24/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy wins 'Electric Light & Power' magazine's Utility of the Year award
01/22/2001
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy offers cold-weather energy information
01/19/2001
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy announces expansion of automated meter reading services into Minot
01/19/2001
St. Cloud, Minn.: Xcel Energy Foundation matches United Way contributions, increasing 2001 gift to $126,000
 
  
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