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Xcel Rate Increases: AG Weighs In, Wants $100 Million Axed From Request

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:31:10 GMT

The Colorado attorney general's office is recommending cutting more than $100 million from a proposed Xcel Energy rate increase of $136 million, according to documents filed with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission last week.
Source: Huffington Post

Wild edge Predators in overtime

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:50:03 GMT

St. Paul, MN (Sports Network) - Andrew Ebbett's goal 1:26 into overtime lifted Minnesota over Nashville, 5-4, at Xcel Energy Center. Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne began the sequence with a great diving stop on Greg Zanon on the right wing.
Source: The Sports Network

David Boyd: PUC acts as a judge, not an advocate

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:38:22 GMT

I wanted to respond to the Nov. 29 editorial regarding Xcel Energy's use of leased aircraft and travel policies, and specifically, the role of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in overseeing those expenditures.
Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune

Game preview: Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:22:23 GMT

Nov. 30, 2009: Calgary Flames 5, Nashville Predators 0 at the Sommet Center Nashville held its opponent to 30 shots or less for the 12th time in the last 16 games The Predators were shorthanded just two times, the 10th time this season they have been...
Source: Rutherford Daily News Journal

LA SHOW: Toyota launches Prius plug-in hybrid

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:34:27 GMT

Built specifically to support a global demonstration program that begins this month, the Prius PHV is based on the third-generation Prius.
Source: Just-Auto.com

Wild welcome Preds to Minnesota

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:32:36 GMT

(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Wild will try for their first three-game winning streak of the season when they welcome the Nashville Predators for tonight's clash at Xcel Energy Center.
Source: The Sports Network

2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:50:31 GMT

The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) will make it’s North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Source: Taume

Charley Walters: Wild owner Craig Leipold wants to bring NHL Winter Classic to Minnesota

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Minnesota kids are being drafted in the first couple rounds. We have been very proactive."
Source: TwinCities.com

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:06:06 GMT

Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Johnson (2nd L), Alexander Edler (23) Matt Pettinger, Darcy Hordichuk and Sami Salo (6) celebrate Pettinger's goal as Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu (L) skates past during the second period of their NHL hockey game in the Xc...

Quoted in 'BREAKING NEWS: RETAIL POWER COMPETITION TO END IN LUBBOCK AFTER MORE THAN 90 YEARS'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:01:09 GMT

said in Knowledge Problem:

This decision was made in the best interest of the citizens of Lubbock as well as in the best interest of dozens of Texas and New Mexico communities where Xcel Energy will remain the sole retail provider. This will not be an immediate change, and we will do everything we can to make this transition as smooth as possible for our customers

Quoted in 'Xcel seeks to reduce solar rebate payment'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:31:26 GMT

said in Denver Business Journal:

We commend Xcel Energy for filing a forward-thinking renewable energy plan with a significant solar component, one that will create jobs and again demonstrate the utility’s leadership in our New Energy Economy ... We applaud the company for adding more than three times the solar photovoltaic resources than the law requires.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:38:55 GMT

Craig Dickmeyer (L) and Lonnie Serfling with Xcel Energy use soapy water to look for natural gas leaks after installing a new gas meter and reconnecting the gas service to a home in the Woodlawn Point neighborhood in Moorhead, Minnesota, April 1, 2009.

Xcel Energy Center GOP Convention Transformation: Wk. 2

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:46:56 GMT