Xcel Energy Restores Natural Gas Service to Princeton
After the bitter cold snap interrupted natural gas service to 150 Xcel customers in Princeton, the energy provider says the outage is over.
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Power Out For About 75 Homes in Southeast St. Cloud
About 75 homes are without power in Southeast St. Cloud this morning, according to the Xcel Energy website.
600+ Out of Power in Waite Park and St. Cloud
645 people in Waite Park and St. Cloud are currently out of power according to Xcel Energy.
Power Outage Stops St. Cloud Traffic on Highway 23, 2nd Street S. This Afternoon
Power has been restored to St. Cloud's west side after a brief outage.
Xcel Investigates Monticello Nuclear Plant Shutdown
Xcel Energy is investigating why its Monticello nuclear plant shut down.
Power Restored To All After Outtage In St. Cloud Caused by Car Collision with Pole
Some residents in St. Cloud found themselves without power today.
According to Xcel energy, around 2600 customers lost electricity when a car struck a pole in South St. Cloud at about 12:10 p.m.
State Says Xcel Doesn’t Need Such A Big Rate Hike
The Minnesota Department of Commerce says Xcel Energy doesn't need the large rate increases it's seeking over the next two years.
The department's Office of Energy Security is recommending state regulators knock 62 percent off Xcel's proposed $150 million increase for electric service in 2011. It also says Xcel's requested $198 million hike in 2012 should be trimmed by 54 percent.The Commerce Department looked at Xcel's costs for capital, wages and legal expenses and found the company overestimated costs and underestimated revenue in 2011.
Xcel Energy To Meet New Rules For Greenhouse Gases
Xcel Energy says it's well-positioned to meet the new federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it will design rules over the next year that will say how much greenhouse gas pollution can come from each power plant and oil refinery in the country.