The transportation sector is now the leading contributor of carbon emissions in the nation. However, we can combat this issue affordably by harnessing clean, carbon-free energy to power vehicles. That is why electric vehicles (EVs) are the next chapter in Xcel Energy’s transition to clean energy. We are committed to providing carbon-free electricity to our customers by 2050 and offering robust clean transportation choices for those who want to “go electric.”
As we increase the amount of renewable and carbon-free energy on our system, EV drivers are increasingly charging their vehicles with cleaner energy. In fact, an electric vehicle powered with electricity from Xcel Energy has more than 55% lower carbon emissions than a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle. By 2030, that number is expected to jump to more than 80%. Lower fueling cost is another key benefit of driving an EV. For our customers, charging an EV at home during off-peak rate periods currently costs the equivalent of about $1 per gallon of gasoline. Under our plan, customers would save $1 billion annually on fuel by 2030.
Learn more about our transportation vision and EV programs (external link).
In April 2024, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved our 2024-2026 Transportation Electrification Plan, which will allow us to continue working towards our clean energy goals. Investments and expenditures supporting these efforts will continue to be recovered through the Transportation Electrification Programs Adjustment (TEPA) rider, which appears as “Trans Elec Plan” on customers’ bills. Every October, Xcel Energy–Colorado is required to file a TEPA request with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. See the “TEP Rider” tab below for more information.
In accordance with Decision No C21-0017 in Proceeding No. 20A-0204E, Xcel Energy—Colorado agreed to provide 60/90-day notice to interested stakeholders of material changes to the Transportation Electrification Plan portfolios.
Under the 60-day notice, any proposal to add a new program or product, including innovation projects, or to change technical assumptions or eligibility requirements, requires the company to notify interested stakeholders, after which the stakeholders have 30 days to respond. The company then has 30 days to consider comments and make its decision.
When proposing to discontinue programs or products, the company will issue notice of discontinuance in a 90-day notice to interested stakeholders after which the stakeholders have 30 days to respond. Xcel Energy will then have 60 days after the deadline to consider the comments received and make a final decision on its proposed discontinuance.
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For more information, email Ryan Odell, Renewable Policy Strategy Consultant
For more information, email Patrick Murphy, Regulatory Case Specialist.
Filing materials related to the initial 2021-2023 Transportation Electrification Plan proposal are available below. You can also follow the proceedings on the CPUC website (external link). Search for Proceeding No. 20A-0204E.
Approved 2024-2026 Transportation Electrification Plan (PDF)
Filing materials related to the initial 2024-2026 Transportation Electrification Plan proposal are available below. You can also follow the proceedings on the CPUC website (external link). Search for Proceeding No. 23A-0242E.
Filing materials for the annual TEPA are available here. For a complete record of the most recent adjustment request, visit the CPUC website (external link) and search for Proceeding No. 21AL-0459E.
TEPA Customer Notice - 2024 TEPA (PDF)
TEPA Advice Letter - 2023 TEPA (PDF)
TEPA Legal Notice - 2023 TEPA (PDF)
TEPA Customer Onsert - 2023 TEPA (PDF)
TEPA Advice Letter - 7/29/22 TEPA (PDF)
TEPA Legal Notice - 7/29/22 TEPA (PDF)
TEPA Advice Letter – 10/1/21 TEPA (PDF)
TEPA Legal Notice – 10/1/21 TEPA (PDF)
TEPA Customer Notice (bill onsert) – 10/1/21 (PDF)
Presentations from our quarterly Transportation Electrification Stakeholder Group meetings are below. Additional documents will be posted as meetings take place.
2021 Meetings
Q2 2021 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q3 2021 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q4 2021 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
2022 Meetings
Q1 2022 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q2 2022 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q3 2022 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q4 2022 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
2023 Meetings
Q1 2023 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q2 2023 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q3 2023 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q4 2023 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
2024 Meetings
Q1 2024 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q2 2024 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Q3 2024 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
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