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Despite the Headlines, Xcel's 21% Rate Case is Absolutely Still On - Comment Deadline is Jan 6th

Posted by on December 08, 2022

  Yes, Xcel Energy is still proposing a historically high 21% rate increase and this would create greater hardship for those most struggling in this inflationary and post-pandemic period, inequitable...

Community Power’s Accomplishments for 2022 and a preview of our 2023 work

Posted by on December 07, 2022

Utility Justice- Fighting Xcel's Rate Hike Mobilizing for Inclusive Financing Coalition Building with the Just Transition Fund Organizing City Council Candidate Forums Continuing the Energy...

Hearings on Xcel's 21% Rate Hike scheduled in the Twin Cities

Posted by on October 10, 2022

TAKE ACTION! Join the fight for energy democracy and say NO to unprecedented utility rate increases! Your voice and Public Comments make a difference. :  The Minnesota...

This Summer, House Parties for the People's Climate & Equity Plan!

Posted by on June 05, 2022

The City of Minneapolis has the scientifically correct climate goals on paper: We need a robust People’s Climate & Equity Plan at scale for us to...

Xcel's 2021 Report Gives Glimpse Into Their Future Planning

Posted by on May 31, 2022

The MN Public Utilities Commission has decided on Xcel recent Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), but here’s a glimpse ahead. Xcel Energy just released their 2021 Annual...

Xcel and CenterPoint enabling Climate Opposition

Posted by on May 17, 2022

CenterPoint CEO receives a $37 Million salary while customers pay more. The company also ranks among the nation's worst in aggressive lobbying against climate polices...

My Personal Comments on the Proposed Inclusive Financing Pilot Project

Posted by on May 17, 2022

(Click Here to view my comments posted on the official website and Click Here for the official Community Power reply comment) In addressing my comments on...

John Oliver Explains Electric Utilities with Humor

Posted by on May 17, 2022

John Oliver explains electric utilities, why they're charging you so much, and why they hate solar Article by PETER WEBER Somebody must have hired John...

The Minneapolis Clean Energy Partnership Board has its First Meeting of 2022, Notes on the Discussion Between the City and both Utilities

Posted by on May 11, 2022

The first Minneapolis Clean Energy Partnership Board meeting of 2022 and its first meeting with City Councilmembers Aisha Chughtai and Lisa Goodman on the board...

Looking into Xcel's 21.2% Rate Hike to Protect Market Share

Posted by on December 09, 2021

On Monday Oct 25th, the headline hit the newsstands: Xcel Energy proposes a 21.2% rate increase for electricity. MPR News: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/10/26/xcel-seeks-20-electric-rate-increase-over-three-years Star Tribune: https://www.startribune.com/xcel-would-hike-residential-power-bills-nearly-20-in-new-rate-case/600109892/ That...

Comment on Xcel's Revised Plan (Oct 15th Deadline) Regarding 2 New Gas Plants

Posted by on October 12, 2021

Dear MN Public Utilities Commission (MNPUC), In regard to any upcoming decisions on Docket 19-368, I am asking the commission to please defer any approval...

Xcel Drops Plan for New Sherco Gas Plant

Posted by on June 25, 2021

Our voices were heard loud and clear! In an official filing on June 25th, Xcel Energy has dropped their plans to build the new Sherco Combined...