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@JCA_MN
We’re a company that embraces diversity and inclusion, and this goes against all of our values. It’s also mail fraud, and we are contacting the authorities. If anyone else receives this mailing, we encourage you to do the same:
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We have an ambitious vision to serve customers with 100%
#carbonfree
electricity by 2050, and we did a deep dive into the
#climate
science behind it - find the results in our new carbon report.
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Our 400+ member crew is headed to
#FL
to help w/ Hurricane
#Irma
– part of the largest restoration workforce in U.S. history. RT
@insideFPL
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So much pride being part of the
@vikingstable
food truck, serving healthy meals to young people across our community this summer.
More than just meals on wheels.
We are excited to launch
@VikingsTable
food truck in support of the Minnesota Vikings Foundation.
Learn more about the Vikings Table mission:
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Today we’re sharing our plan to retire our coal plants in the Upper Midwest by 2030, part of our journey to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050. More:
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We have a bold, new
#electricvehicle
vision to power 1.5 million EVs in the communities we serve by 2030. Leading to cleaner air and billions of dollars in customer savings. Learn more:
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We’re proud that
@AWEA
has recognized us as national leader in wind energy since 2005. Wind is critical to meeting our 2050 carbon free goals. Learn more:
#Destination2050
#AmericanWindWeek
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From our power plants to your homes, these are the critical workers who are keeping the lights on,
#PoweringThruTogether
during this difficult time.
#XEproud
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Today we appreciate the lineworkers who work day and night in some of the harshest conditions to deliver the service we depend on. Thank you lineworkers! 👏 👏
#XEProud
#ThankALineworker
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Xcel Energy leaders traveled to
#PuertoRico
to thank workers & see restoration progress.
#PoweringPR
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Don’t let your
#PokemonGo
pursuit lure u to danger. Stay away from electric lines, poles, power plants & substations
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Our crews were so happy to restore power to a school in Cayey. With the lights back on, students have returned to full school days for the first time since
#HurricaneMaria
hit
#PuertoRico
four months ago.
#VolumeUp
:)
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We have a bold vision for a carbon-free future, and EVs can help us get there. We’re the first energy company in the nation to add all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet. Thank you
@TerexUtilities
and
@navistar
, manufacturer of International® trucks for this exciting rollout.
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@EZPZEEH
@_Uhtred_
@slpng_giants
TY for bringing this to our attention! We don't tolerate hate speech & our advertising team is on the case!
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We’re going to need new technology to deliver 100% carbon-free power by 2050 and next generation nuclear could play an important role. No matter how we generate clean energy, we’ll stay focused on safety, reliability, and affordability:
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💥 BOOM 💥 Our retired coal plant in Granite Falls, Minnesota went out with a bang. The plant served our customers from the Twin Cities to Sioux Falls, South Dakota with affordable, reliable energy for over 70 years! Now it’s time for new, cleaner energy technologies! 👏
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#breaking
: Xcel Energy proposing largest multi-state
#wind
energy investment in the nation!
#windpower
#energy
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When the call for help comes in, we jump into action. In the wake of Hurricane Ian, we’re sending support to Florida to help with power restoration efforts. Approximately 270 contract workers from our eight service states are currently enroute.
#PoweringThruTogether
#HurricaneIan
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Clean Energy Week is in full swing! ☀️ 🍃 😄 Which one are you checking off first? Tell us how you’re helping make the world cleaner, greener, and carbon-free, and enter for a chance to win!
#CleanEnergyWeek
#Sweepstakes
For Full Rules:
#SweepstakesAlert
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As families and communities face the challenges of COVID-19, we won’t disconnect service from any customers until further notice. If you have difficulty paying your bill, we’re here to help. Just contact us and we’ll set up a plan that works for you.
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#electricvehicles
are selling in record numbers, and we’re proud to join other U.S. electric companies in working with stakeholders to drive EVs forward.
#1MillionEVs
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Our team has donated more than 300,000 protective face masks and other protective equipment to local hospitals and relief organizations. A big thank you to all health care workers and first responders serving on the front lines of the pandemic.
#PoweringThruTogether
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We spy an eagle egg! 👀
Stay up to date on the eagles by checking out our LIVE bird cam.
How many eggs do you think they'll lay?
#BirdCam
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For 12 yrs
#XcelEnergy
has been the nation’s
#1
wind power utility. Get a closeup look at what goes on inside a wind turbine. Thx
@energygov
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We’re dedicating $20 million to support short- and long-term corporate giving, including COVID-19 relief, across the eight states we serve. We’re committed to helping during this unprecedented global crisis: .
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Tonight many landmarks across the nation will be lit blue to honor essential workers. We’re supporting “virtually” with these photos of some of our facilities all lit up. Thank you for
#PoweringThruTogether
to keep our communities safe and healthy!
#LightItUp
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It’s National Lineworker Appreciation Day! Thank you to the nearly 75,000 lineworkers in the US for your dedication and service to our communities.
#ThankALineworker
#XEProud
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Just in time for
@AWEA
’s
#iheartwind
week – check out the first of the Rush Creek Wind Project turbines going up!
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Lineworkers help power the communities we serve. We celebrate their commitment to reliability, safety and service. Together they maintain more than 200,000 miles of electricity lines that serve more than 3.7 million customers.
#NationalLineworkerAppreciationDay
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We're pleased to announce, our Chairman and CEO, Ben Fowke, was elected Chairman of Edison Electric Institute. In this role, he will help guide the industry through COVID-19 challenges, the clean energy transition and addressing issues of racial injustice:
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We are grateful that
@ENERGY
has awarded us with a $100 million grant to boost our wildfire mitigation and grid resiliency efforts.
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Congrats Darla Figoli, our Chief HR Officer, honored at
@denbizjournal
2018 C-Suite Awards. Recognized for her success with
#veteran
hiring, her strong support of
#diversity
&
#inclusion
, & for creating innovative talent management programs.
#DenBizCXX
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How do you install a transmission line where there is no road? The best locations for wind farms and solar gardens aren’t always the most accessible. Our transmission crews and contractors always find a way to connect customers with reliable power sources:
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These lines are vital to delivering electricity over long distances and so are our dedicated crews! We’re proud of our workers who are ensuring reliable and safe service during this difficult time.
#PoweringThruTogether
# XEProud
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Xcel Energy is helping to restore power in Puerto Rico. The trucks have arrived with crews to follow. Track the story at .
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Day and night, lineworkers are the heroes that help keep the power on. When the lights go out, they jump into action to restore service when we need it most.
To lineworkers everywhere, we thank you for serving our communities 24/7.
#ThankALineworker
#XEProud
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#Wind
#energy
is a key part of our renewable energy strategy, and new advances make it an even smarter investment. Read about some of our latest projects as we celebrate
#AmericanWindWeek
!
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#PoweringThruTogether
means giving thanks to the heroes on the front lines. That’s why our essential employees showed their gratitude by cheering on first responders and healthcare workers at hospitals in Saint Paul.
#XEProud
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We’re creating a clean, affordable, sustainable energy future. We expect that 40% of our
#energy
will be supplied by
#wind
by 2022 — double the amount on our system in 2017.
#AmericanWindWeek
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This week's
#wind
power generation was striking - at one point supplying our midwest customers w/59% of their power!
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It’s Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day! Working with gas requires specialized training where safety is the number one priority. We’re proud of the work they do to heat homes and businesses safely and reliably. 👏 👷♂️ 👷♀️
#NGUWDay
#gasworkersday
#XEProud
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Xcel Energy crews depart for
#PuertoRico
today, joining 20+ electric companies helping to get the lights back on for the island. Story @ .
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Powering the grid and our communities with around-the-clock, carbon-free electricity. Our Nuclear teams are prepared, and want you to be too. We’re thankful for the men and women in nuclear who are dedicated to their critical work during this time.
#PoweringThruTogether
#XEproud
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👏 Help us give a round of applause to our frontline workers! Together, they share a proud history of working to reliably serve our customers and ensure the vitality of our communities. We are
#XEProud
of their skills, contributions, and commitment to our customers.
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We’ve reached a historic clean energy agreement with Colorado stakeholders. The proposed plan will deliver more than 80% of customers’ energy from renewables like wind and solar while reducing carbon emissions by 85% by 2030.
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Wind energy creates all kinds of economic opportunities. According to
@AWEA
the wind industry employs around 120,000 workers and the average wind farm generates $1 million in local property taxes.
#AmericanWindWeek
#WindBuildsTheFuture
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For CEO Ben Fowke, betting on
#wind
is a breeze - which is why we’re the nation’s No. 1 utility wind provider! Celebrate
@AWEA
's
#iheartwind
week with us:
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Xcel Energy leaders check in at the end of an incredible day of
@servingrtroops
in Kuwait. It’s one small way we honor the brave soldiers and their families this Memorial Day Weekend.
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#AmericanWindWeek
is a great time to highlight our new 600-megawatt Rush Creek wind farm in CO w/300 Colorado-made
@Vestas
wind turbines. It’s our biggest project yet. More:
#Destination2050
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We’re proud to be on this journey to deliver 100%
#carbonfree
#energy
to our customers by 2050.
#cleanenergy
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More than 200,000 Iowa families and businesses were left without power after a devastating storm hit. Shortly after the derecho’s hurricane-strength winds struck, we sent a 100+
#XEProud
crew to assist in safely restoring power. Their dedication is how we’re
#PoweringThruTogether
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Thanks to the crews working to restore power in
#PuertoRico
, and to the community sharing their lives with us. Read their stories at .
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Congratulations to our own Chairman and CEO, Ben Fowke on his election as EEI Chairman.
.
@XcelEnergy
's Ben Fowke Elected EEI Chairman;
@DTE_Energy
's Gerry Anderson,
@AmerenCorp
's Warner Baxter, and
@EdisonIntl
's Pedro Pizarro Elected Vice Chairmen
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The first turbine at the Blazing Star 2 wind farm in Lincoln Cty. MN was topped off this week, the first of 100! We’re proud to help provide 200 construction jobs now & 10 ongoing full-time positions to keep the farm running.
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Earth Day 🌎 serves as a reminder of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. We’re dedicated to making the essential services we provide—electricity and heat—cleaner and more sustainable for the planet.
#Committed2Clean
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Our goal to be carbon free by 2050 includes new technology and a variety of clean energy resources. Thank you to the
@ENERGY
for awarding us a grant that will help us fund big plans to build the Heartland Hydrogen Hub.
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We’re honored to be recognized by
@MilitaryTimes
as a top employer for veterans! We value the unique leadership skills and expertise
#veterans
bring to the job, and over 14% of our new hires in 2016 were veterans:
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We’re cruising into National Drive Electric Week with a head-turning sweepstakes, fun facts on
#EVs
and more! Help us raise awareness on the many benefits of electric vehicles when you join us.
#IDriveElectric
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We’re
#PoweringThruTogether
because we’re committed to the safety of our employees, customers and communities. Thank you to our employees—whether
#WFH
or in the field—for your unwavering commitment to serve.
#XEproud
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Working together to show their thanks, our Natural Gas team made this shout out to their fellow employees across our service areas during the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks for your hard work and dedication during these unprecedented times.
#PoweringThruTogether
#XEProud
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Hundreds of jobs for Upper Midwest building region’s largest
#wind
energy expansion -
@MAMortensonCo
@WanzekConst
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Thank you & welcome home Xcel Energy linemen & crews returning from Hurricane
#Irma
recovery efforts. Nearly 7.8M customers were restored!
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We’re proud to partner with
@3M
to power their global headquarters in
#Minnesota
with 100% renewable energy!
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As we celebrate 1 million
#electricvehicles
on U.S. roads, find out why it’s a great time to drive electric -
#1MillionEVs
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The clean energy industry is a particularly good fit for veterans with engineering and tech backgrounds.
#AmericanWindWeek
#Wind
#Renewables
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“You can have it all - just not all at the same time.” Xcel Energy Executive &
@MarquetteU
Distinguished
#Alumna
of the Year Teresa Mogensen reflects on life, work & the future of energy.
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Our new clean energy plan for the Upper Midwest is projected to deliver more than 80% carbon-free electricity to customers by 2030, while continuing to provide reliable, affordable service.
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@ShellyCarrPayne
We’re a company that embraces diversity and inclusion, and this goes against all of our values. It’s also mail fraud, and we are contacting the authorities. If you have received this mailing, we encourage you to do the same.
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@MTVannie
There were donuts somewhere?! I understand wanting a break from the school day, but we do have to fix the power. Sorry ^JDW
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A fresh wave of Xcel Energy workers have landed in
#PuertoRico
with a third crew on the deck for mid-March -
#PoweringPR
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Our trucks have set sail and Xcel Energy mutual aid crews will soon follow!
#PuertoRico
@Edison_Electric
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We are grateful for the essential work our natural gas employees do to bring
#naturalgas
to our communities today and every day. Thank you for all that you do.
#gasworkersday
#NGUWD
#XEProud
#PoweringThruTogether
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Many thanks to Xcel Energy workers returning home after three weeks restoring power in Puerto Rico! Safe travels to the new workers making their way to the island this week.
Follow the journey at
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Our
#carbon
levels keep falling. The growth of our
#cleanenergy
sources will help us attain an
#energy
mix that’s over 60% carbon free by 2022, while keeping costs low and reliability high.
#CleanEnergyWeek
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Our crews are still in the field, working on critical projects to keep your service reliable. If you see them, wave or smile, but please don’t approach. Following CDC social distancing keeps everyone healthy.
#PoweringThruTogether
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Delivering for our customers around the clock, every day, is at the core of what we do.
#PoweringThruTogether
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Our Foxtail Wind Project comes online next month! This 150-megawatt wind farm in Dickey County, ND will generate enough renewable energy to power nearly 80k homes. It has new tech to minimize lighting + 7 acres of pollinator habitat!
#AmericanWindWeek
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What weighs 2,535 lbs, is 75 ft long, and can help generate enough
#cleanenergy
to
#power
200 homes?
HINT:
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Over 200 Xcel Energy employees have worked to get the lights on in
#PuertoRico
, and we continue to be amazed by the gratitude from residents. .
#PoweringPR
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We remember our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you to our VETS employee resource group for their annual flag planting to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
#MemorialDay
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CEO Ben Fowke is
@MSPBJnews
Executive of the Year honoree! Recognized for his professional, personal accomplishments
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We’re thrilled to be named one of the 2021
#WorldsMostEthicalCompanies
for the second year in a row! Xcel Energy was honored for our commitment to the environment, culture, diversity, safety and our pandemic response.
#XEProud
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We’re piloting a new way to make hydrogen at a carbon-free nuclear plant! Through innovation and investing in new technology, we’re committed to reducing carbon emissions, keeping bills low for customers, and delivering reliable service. For more:
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This
#generator
casing & stator, from our Monticello
#MN
nuclear plant weighs a whopping 468k lbs!
#stem
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In honor of
#InternationalWomensDay
, we’d like to introduce you to women who are leading Xcel Energy’s ambitious efforts to deliver 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2050.
#IWD2019
#BalanceforBetter
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Our hearts grew three sizes this week after employees in eight states donated 3,000+ toys, books & coats to area kids in need.
#XcelEnergyTeam
#ToysforTots
#AngelTree
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Truly an honor to lead the 2016
@UnitedWayTC
Campaign. The support this community has shown is inspiring - raising $88 Million!
#huMNkind
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Our Sagamore Wind Project is complete! Based in Roosevelt County, NM, it's one of the state’s largest wind farms and will drive millions of dollars in economic benefits. Thanks to the crews, partners, landowners and neighbors who made this possible!
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Meet Nathan Mowry,
@UofStThomasMN
Engineering student, clean energy enthusiast & Xcel Energy
#intern
#XcelEnergyTeam
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Our linemen take care of the community every day. Be sure you
#thankalineman
today!
#LinemanAppreciationDay
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Honored that our CEO Ben Fowke is the new Vice Chairman of
@Edison_Electric
Board of Directors. This is an exciting time in the industry, as we lead toward a
#cleanenergy
future while creating
#energy
solutions that better serve customer needs.
#EEI2018
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Our new wind farms will provide more than 2,000 construction jobs & about 100 permanent jobs.
#AmericanWindWeek
#Wind
#CleanEnergy
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What better time to learn all about electric vehicles than National Drive Electric Week? Most people have questions about charging their vehicle and it’s getting easier! Check out how we can help you get set to ensure you’re ready:
#IDriveElectric
#NDEW
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As we close out
#AmericanWindWeek
, take a look at our progress on the nation’s largest multi-state investment in wind energy: 12 wind farms in 7 states. We’re building enough clean energy to power 1.7 million homes for a year
#Destination2050
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Help protect our crew! When driving, slow down and move over for utility workers.
#NationalWorkZoneAwareness
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Construction complete on North Star Solar, Midwest’s single largest
#solar
#energy
facility. photo
@SwinertonSolar
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Today we announced that after nearly a decade as president of Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, Chris Clark will retire on March 1, 2024. We thank Chris for his tremendous contributions, and for helping to lead the nation’s clean energy transition.
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We’re a step closer to achieving our vision of 85%
#carbonfree
energy by 2030 in the Upper Midwest, as we acquire Foxtail
#Wind
from NextEra Energy Resources. More @
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