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2005 News Releases

Listed below are the non-financial news releases from Xcel Energy in the year 2005. 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
12/28/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy plans major wind acquisition in Colorado; would become largest provider in U.S.
12/22/2005
Eau Claire, Wis.: PSCW approves Xcel Energy rate filing
12/22/2005
Minneapolis: Energy-use safety tips for winter from Xcel Energy
12/21/2005
Pueblo, Colo.: Xcel Energy breaks ground for third unit at Comanche
12/20/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy announces details of its natural gas rate case settlement
12/19/2005
Eau Claire, Wis.: Keep gas meters clear of ice and snow, Xcel Energy suggests
12/08/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Learn how you can conserve energy, save money
12/01/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes early start on Colorado solar power
12/01/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy announces a $162 million electricity rate reduction in Colorado
12/01/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy expects to restore electric service tonight
11/30/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Transmission system now stable
11/29/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy crews continue repairs
11/29/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy outage update
11/29/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Red River Valley utilities may implement controlled outages
11/28/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy asks customers in the Red River Valley to reduce electricity use through noon tomorrow
11/28/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy crews working to restore service
11/28/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Tips from Xcel Energy can help you endure a prolonged power outage
11/22/2005
Use holiday lighting safely, Xcel Energy recommends
11/17/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy provides additional energy conservation help
11/17/2005
Menomonie, Wis.: Installation of spillway gate nearing completion at Cedar Falls Dam
11/17/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes December natural gas prices
11/02/2005
Xcel Energy seeks electric rate increase in Minnesota
11/01/2005
Minneapolis: Lesher to head Xcel Energy’s Minnesota operating company
11/01/2005
Denver: Vincent to head Xcel Energy’s Colorado operating company
11/01/2005
Minneapolis: Bonavia to head Xcel Energy’s Utilities Group
10/24/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy seeks to amend recent electric price filing; would reduce impact of original request by $41.5 million
10/20/2005
Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy announces measures to help customers combat high heating bills
10/18/2005
Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy announces measures to help customers combat high energy bills
10/18/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes November natural gas prices
10/13/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy announces measures to help customers combat high heating bills
10/12/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy announces measures to help customers combat higher heating bills
10/11/2005
Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy announces measures to help customers combat high heating bills
10/11/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy announces measures to help customers combat high heating bills
10/06/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy to sell selected assets to Tri-County Electric Cooperative
10/06/2005
Minot, N.D.: Xcel Energy adds to workforce
10/05/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy announces electricity price changes due to record-high natural gas prices
10/05/2005
Minot, N.D.: Xcel Energy crews working to restore service
09/30/2005
Minneapolis: Save energy, money with 99-cent compact fluorescent bulbs
09/29/2005
Denver: NREL, Xcel Energy sign photovoltaic development agreement
09/16/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy projects winter-month bill for 2005-06 heating season; announces October monthly natural gas prices
09/14/2005
Minneapolis: Truly Elected Director on Xcel Energy Board
08/31/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy, EHN host wind project groundbreaking
08/24/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy names Mercer assistant treasurer
08/18/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes September natural gas prices
08/08/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy Files for Declaratory Ruling on the Need for a Temporary Natural Gas Compressor near Louisville in Boulder County
08/08/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy, researchers to evaluate clean coal in Colorado
07/17/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes August natural gas prices
06/29/2005
Minneapolis: CEO Wayne Brunetti to Retire; Board Names Dick Kelly Successor
06/23/2005
Minneapolis: As temperatures and humidity levels rise, Xcel Energy offers cool tips, AC rebate
06/17/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes July natural gas prices
06/16/2005
Minneapolis: Minnesota’s largest transmission line project wins approval
06/09/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy offers rebates for energy-efficient air conditioning
06/08/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy’s Windsource program a hit in Minnesota
06/07/2005
Denver: Play it safe this summer with tips from Xcel Energy
06/02/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy customers help reduce peak electricity demand
06/01/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy granted new natural gas distribution rates
06/01/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy to inspect transmission lines by helicopter
06/01/2005
Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy files rate application to meet continued growth and need for energy reliability
05/27/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy files for a proposed increase in its natural gas base rates while the commodity cost decreases
05/26/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy reminds contractors and homeowners to call before you dig; it’s easy, it’s free and it can save your life
05/25/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy poised for growth, environmental success
05/24/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy announces seasonal electricity rates; overall costs to remain flat on an annual basis
05/19/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy customers help reduce peak electricity demand
05/18/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes June natural gas prices; bills expected to drop by one-third with lower consumption
05/18/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy unveils Utility Innovations partnership
05/16/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy Triple Bottom Line Report reviews company’s corporate citizenship
05/11/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy says tackle spring chores safely
05/05/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy electric rates in North Dakota lowest in Upper Midwest
05/04/2005
Minneapolis: Utilities announce electric transmission planning meeting
05/02/2005
Fargo, N.D.: Tackle spring chores safely
04/22/2005
Minneapolis: $1 billion voluntary emission reduction program underway
04/22/2005
Minneapolis: U.S. EPA presents Xcel Energy, Lafarge NA ’partnership award’ for uses of power plant coal ash
04/15/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes May natural gas prices; customer bills expected to again drop by one-third
04/14/2005
Minneapolis: Conserve energy, celebrate Earth Day with $1 compact fluorescent light bulbs
04/11/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy annual report stresses plans for utility’s core business
04/11/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy will continue helping customers with overdue bills after Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule expires April 15
04/08/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy completes sale of Utility Engineering
04/01/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy announces decreases in annual electricity prices
03/24/2005
Minneapolis: License renewal application filed for Monticello nuclear plant
03/18/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes April natural gas prices; Overall customer bills to drop by one-third
03/16/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy contracts for additional wind power
03/04/2005
Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy, Padoma Wind Power sign ’San Juan Mesa Wind Project’ contract
03/03/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy to sell subsidiary Utility Engineering
02/25/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy seeks bids for future generation
02/22/2005
Minot, N.D.: Xcel Energy announces North Dakota wind power purchase agreement
02/17/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy supports Colorado clean air legislation
02/15/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes March natural gas prices; Colorado bills to decrease next month
02/08/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy joins carbon dioxide reduction partnership
01/28/2005
Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy, its customers not affected by alleged ERCOT fraud
01/27/2005
Minneapolis: Keep gas meters clear of ice and snow, Xcel Energy suggests
01/26/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy begins negotiations on renewable energy
01/21/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy announces sale of CLF&P
01/18/2005
Minneapolis: Xcel Energy files application for spent fuel storage facility at Monticello nuclear plant
01/18/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy proposes February natural gas prices; overall bills to decrease 30-35 percent next month
01/12/2005
Denver: Pepsi Center, Xcel Energy announce new partnership
01/04/2005
Denver: Xcel Energy's chief information officer honored as 2005 premier 100 IT leader by IDG's Computerworld
Denver: Xcel Energy files for a proposed increase in its natural gas base rates while the commodity cost decreases

 
  
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