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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.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  PHOTO GALLERY: Power outage updates from Monday's storm

Friday, August 17, 2012  Hot summer days mean more air conditioning, meaning peaks in the demand for electricity.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Xcel Energy is once again asking its electricity customers in Texas and New mexico to curb their electricity use because of expected high demand and limited supplies.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Xcel to expand generating power in New Mexico. City, County and Xcel break ground together.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Xcel Energy has declared an Energy Alert in its Texas and New Mexico service territory.

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.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  A Pampa man is now facing criminal charges for shooting an Xcel Energy employee after having his electricity disconnected, police said.

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Thursday, January 19, 2012  New wind farm west of Vega; about 70 turbines to be erected