Xcel Energy leads the industry in transitioning to cleaner energy sources, taking advantage of our state’s abundant wind and solar resources and tax incentives that lower the price you pay for electricity. With all its wind generation projects now in service, and large-scale solar projects in development, the Colorado Energy Plan continues to move full speed ahead to reduce carbon emissions in Colorado while maintaining reliable, affordable power for customers.
See an updated map of CEP projects (PDF) across the state.
Xcel Energy and a diverse group of stakeholders presented the Colorado Energy Plan to our state regulators, as part of our 2016 Electric Resource Plan proceeding. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved the Plan in August 2018. It allows Xcel Energy to invest in Colorado’s economy, reduce emissions, and ensure reliable, affordable electricity years into the future. In 2018, these were our emission-reduction goals: achieve nearly 55% renewable energy on our power grid by 2026, and reduce carbon emissions by about 60% from 2005 levels—all while keeping customer bills low.
Learn how we’re moving toward 100% carbon-free energy for our customers by 2050, and keeping Colorado at the forefront of the clean energy transition, in our annual Sustainability Report (external link)
Filing materials related to this proceeding can be found on the Public Utilities Commission's e-filing system at puc.colorado.gov (external link). Search for Proceeding No. 16A-0396E.
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