Xcel Energy

Every day we power millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern States, including Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Our commitment starts with the basics — customers can count on us 24/7 to be there with safe, reliable and affordable energy. But, what we provide goes much deeper than that.  Based in Minneapolis, we are a recognized industry leader in delivering renewable energy and in reducing carbon and other emissions, efforts that have put us on a path to a more sustainable energy future. Through a growing range of innovative solutions, we continue to empower our customers with industry-leading options and energy alternatives to support their goals and objectives.  In a rapidly changing industry, we are taking a smart and thoughtful approach to how we produce and deliver energy, looking for better ways to serve our customers and ensure we are Leading the Energy Future.

Our Vision

We will be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need.

Our Mission

We provide our customers the safe, clean, reliable energy services they want and value at a competitive price.

Our Values

Our values reflect our core beliefs — who we are, how we conduct our business and the importance of our customers. They guide us in our work and in our interactions with each other. We are committed, connected, safe, and trustworthy.

Our History

Xcel Energys roots go back more than 100 years through its three predecessor companies. Both Northern States Power and Southwestern Public Service Company began serving customers in the early 1890s, followed by the Public Service Company of Colorado in the early 1920s. Public Service Company of Colorado and Southwestern Public Service Company joined in 1997 to become New Century Energies, and merged with Northern States Power in 2000 to form Xcel Energy.

A growing part of our energy supply

Were a national leader in renewable energy. Today, almost 30 percent of your electricity comes from renewable sources. We invest in renewable energy to ensure we deliver clean energy while maintaining reliability and keeping bills low.   By 2022, more than 75% of the energy you depend on will come from clean energy sources—wind, solar, and nuclear—while keeping bills below the national average. By 2030, our vision is to provide 85% carbon-free energy for all customers in the Upper Midwest. By 2050, we aim to provide zero-carbon electricity to all customers.  Our industry-leading renewable energy programs—including the nations largest community solar program—give our customers cleaner energy options and more control over their energy use.