2010 November

November 30, 2010 | No Comments

The Sun (Also) Rises on SolarTAC

The last time I visited the Solar Technology Acceleration Center (SolarTAC), I was huddled under a t...

November 22, 2010 | No Comments

How to Have an Energy Efficient Thanksgiving (or How to Slice Ham so Thin Your Relatives Won’t Ever Come Back)

I’ve been asked this month to write about how to have a more energy efficient Thanksgiving. For thos...

November 15, 2010 | 1 Comment

Safety Should be Top of Mind as Heating Season Begins

As safety continues to be a hot topic here at Xcel Energy, we’re reminded that everyone plays a part...

November 4, 2010 | No Comments

And the Winner is…

The EPA announced the winner of its National Building Competition on Monday, October 26. Congratulat...

More Reliable than Google on a Quiz Show

If I were to guess how many times a day I pick up my phone to google something, I would say it easil...

Debunking Energy Myths | Hot Myths and Cool CFLs

Welcome back to another installment of Debunking Energy Myths, where you’ll get the straight scoop o...

The Power of Collaboration

Today when the Energy Innovation Corridor announced that its 21 partners have avoided more than 1.8 ...

Five Reasons to Support the Consumer Renewable Credit

In his recent address to the U.S. House and Subcommittee on Energy and Power, Xcel Energy Inc. Chair...

Power Check | Discover the Energy to Save

When it comes to my home’s energy use, I generally don’t think twice about it until my monthly energ...

Prairie Island Gets an Upgrade

New steam generators for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit Two are making a long voya...

Nature Valley Bike Festival

Conservation in Your Community Because we live here, too, you can find us at local events supporting...

Central Cooling Buying Tips | Invest Wisely

It seems like a just a few weeks ago, Minnesotans were experiencing snow. This week, you might be re...

Five Ways Saver’s Switch® is Better than Fido

Last year my Saver’s Switch article, “I Call Them Peak Day Partners” was well received. From outlini...

Wind Energy Infographic

In 2012, Windsource® sold its 1 billionth kilowatt-hour of wind energy in Minnesota. What can a bill...