Xcel Energy’s billing practices are causing financial and logistical headaches for Minnesota residents, businesses and even municipalities, according to complaints filed with the state utility regulat...

In response to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s recent call for public comment, complaints have been filed with state regulators this month by the city of St. Paul, All Energy Solar of St. ...

In response to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s recent call for public comment, complaints have been filed with state regulators this month by the city of St. Paul, All Energy Solar of St. ...

The SEC is taking comments on a classification change for bonds utilities issue to fund storm and wildfire recovery. Critics say the status quo is costing customers billions, but the trade association...

An effort to lower an Xcel Energy rate increase and save customers millions may fall short as Minnesota utility regulators weigh whether to revisit a decision facing broad public opposition.

An effort to lower an Xcel Energy rate increase and save customers millions may fall short as Minnesota utility regulators weigh whether to revisit a decision facing broad public opposition.

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UMN energy policy professor Gabe Chan joins us to break down Xcel Energy’s approved rate increases, why consumer advocates are challenging the decision and what Minnesota customers can do to manage ri...

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The utility's intent to file for a rate increase comes after the MPSC approved a $74.52 million rate increase on Sept. 10.

Minnesota’s Attorney General and consumer advocates are asking regulators to reconsider an Xcel Energy rate increase that will affect electric bills.

A Lakeville airplane hangar owner says his Xcel Energy bill jumped from about $40 a month to upwards of $10,000 in some months, despite no major change in his power usage. His account balance has now ...

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Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson got donations from DTE and Blue Cross executives, while the DeVos family continued to contribute to Republican John James.

Michigan's next attorney general will decide whether to continue Dana Nessel's work challenging utilities over rate hikes and environmental issues.

A prosecutor planned to file civil rights charges — similar to those brought against the officers who killed George Floyd — against an ICE agent. In an email we exclusively obtained, he reveals that T...

Michigan's next attorney general will decide whether to continue Dana Nessel's work challenging utilities over rate hikes and environmental issues.

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Michigan utility DTE plans 2.1 gigawatts of new natural gas capacity as Monroe coal plant retires, data center demand grows.

Top consumer watchdogs are joining together to try and save energy customers tens of millions of dollars each year. 

The new rates raise electricity costs by an estimated 5.8% compared with 2024. More than 8,600 public comments poured into the case.

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Consumer advocates and utility watchdog groups have long criticized investor-owned utilities like Xcel for earning what they say are excessive profits at ratepayers’ expense.

Consumer advocates and utility watchdog groups have long criticized investor-owned utilities like Xcel for earning what they say are excessive profits at ratepayers’ expense.