Energy Solutions

Helping our business customers save energy and money is what our Energy Solutions newsletter is all about. Visit this page for the latest information on Xcel Energy programs and resources, and ways to cut your operating costs while enhancing productivity. You’ll also find news about the forces shaping the energy industry – and your business.

In this issue:

Seeking Sustainability: Green building standards can help your company be energy efficient.

Sustainable Building Tools: Websites with valuable tools and resources, including LEED, ASHRAE, ENERGY STAR, and Xcel Energy.

Benefits of Green Building: Environmental, economic, health, and community benefits.

Energy-Saving Ventilators Ban “Sleepy School Syndrome”: Richfield Middle School installs energy-recovery ventilators in 59 exterior classrooms and saves $31,615 annually in energy costs.

Streamline Your Energy Bill Processing with EDI: Electronic Data Interchange lets you receive your energy bill data electronically the day after the billing cycle is complete.

Stories specific for your state:

• Colorado: Xcel Energy recognizes 10 Colorado businesses for their outstanding energy conservation efforts; Lighting redesign improves conditions, saves electricity; Recommissioning adds focus on refrigeration;
• Minnesota: Instant preapproval tool tunes up Refrigeration Recommissioning; Get a cool 40% bonus on refrigeration rebates; Rebate bonus for building controls.
• Michigan, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin: LEED point leader.