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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Wednesday May 15, 2013 Xcel Energy filed a proposal to increase it's fuel cost factors. This is in effort to reflect the rising cost of fuel.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Xcel Energy is asking for a base rate increase for its Texas retail customers.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Employees of Xcel Energy who were sent to help those affected by Superstorm Sandy are heading home.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Xcel Energy is sending more than 30 of its Texas-New Mexico employees to Wytherville, Va., to help Appalachian Power Company in restoring electricity service after Superstorm Sandy.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  More than $30 million in upgrades are being planned by Xcel Energy for Amarillo's transmission system.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Residential and small commercial customers in Texas may soon see a small fuel cost surcharge on their year-end bills, Xcel Energy said on Wednesday.

Friday, April 20, 2012  More good news for Xcel Energy customers

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Good news! Electricity bills will soon be lowered, according to power company Xcel Energy.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Good news -- Your electricity bill will not be going up after all!  Xcel Energy has withdrawn its plan to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a seven percent increase to electricity bills.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Xcel Energy has submitted plans to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a seven percent increase to electricity bills in order to remain in compliance with the EPA.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  The 19th Lineman's Rodeo starts Saturday.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Energy company Xcel ready for high usage over hot weekend.

Monday, May 17, 2010  Some customers of Xcel Energy's Texas-based operating company, Southwestern Public Service Company, could be paying higher rates.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009  You may not know it, but you are already paying for a service that could save you money on your energy bills--but you might not be taking advantage of it.