Most Xcel Energy customers regain power following high winds

Most Xcel Energy customers regain power following high winds

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After high winds and fire danger forced Xcel Energy to warn around 70,000 customers of power outages, the company says they have restored power to around 80% of those people. "We've made great progress since that time; the storm had to pass," says Wes Reeves with Xcel Energy. While Xcel says it did shut off power for some customers on its own, the wind is responsible for a majority of the outages. PNM and Xcel Energy pre…

Xcel Energy: Proposed natural gas, energy prices may add more than $2.50 to Colorado residential bills

DENVER (KDVR) -- Xcel Energy announced newly adjusted natural gas and electricity prices that will be proposed for the second quarter of 2025, possibly increasing customers' bills. Every quarter, Xcel Energy said it submits a proposed fuel price adjustment to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The company said prices are adjusted based on the current commodity price of natural gas, which affects both natural gas and electric services. …

Xcel Energy restores power after historic windstorm, Potential for another Public Safety Power Shutoff

Xcel Energy restores power after historic windstorm, Potential for another Public Safety Power Shutoff News Release Sun, 03/16/2025 - 21:08 Subheader body Crews restore power to nearly all 68,000 affected customersas dry weather conditions persist, increasing wildfire risks Body AMARILLO, Texas (Mar. 16, 2025) – Xcel Energy has successfully restored power to nearly all 68,000 customers affected by the historic windstorm on Friday, March 14. The …

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