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Clean Electricity
Regulators approve more renewables in Xcel Energy’s final long-range plan
Xcel Energy’s long-range plan includes coal retirements, maximum scrutiny of natural gas, and boosts wind, solar, and storage.
Advocacy groups applaud approval of Northland Reliability Transmission Line
On January 23, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the Northland Reliability Transmission Line.
MISO board approves largest ever regional grid upgrade in the United States
On Thursday, December 12, MISO approved lines will enable nearly 119 gigawatts of new renewable generation and storage to come online.
Regulatory Update: Xcel Energy’s innovative pilot project providing equitable assistance gets green light
On October 10, 2024, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s proposed pilot project that will provide direct, automatic energy assistance to high energy-burdened Minnesotans across the state.
Clean Energy Organizations join settlement paving the way for gigawatts of clean energy
Clean Energy Organizations join settlement on Xcel Energy’s Firm Dispatchable Resource Acquisition and Integrated Resource Plan which have long-term implications for the future of clean energy in Minnesota.