2012 March

March 29, 2012 | 2 Comments

Happy Birthday, ENERGY STAR!

My how time flies. Seems like just yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced i...

March 23, 2012 | 5 Comments

Are You in Hot Water?

Debunking Energy Myths, Part VI No disrespect to the members of the Polar Bear Club, but those peopl...

March 16, 2012 | 1 Comment

It’s Never Been So Cool to be a Loser

When I stumbled upon this program I had what I refer to as an “aw shucks” moment. It’s the kind of m...

March 9, 2012 | 4 Comments

Could It Be I'm Green?

I have a confession to make. Even though I live in a part of Denver particularly proud of its green ...

March 6, 2012 | 5 Comments

Debunking Energy Myths, Part V

Mythbuster Special Edition You’ve heard the message that simple changes and actions can make a diffe...

The Power of Collaboration

Today when the Energy Innovation Corridor announced that its 21 partners have avoided nearly 1.8 bil...

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...

Xcel Energy on Track to Surpass CO2 Reduction Goal by 2020

Xcel Energy today announced a 16 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, or 14 million tons, ...

Outdoor Lighting | The Power of Low- maintenance

Here at Xcel Energy, we have a sunny outlook toward lighting. All puns aside, when it comes to light...