PUC holds hearing on Xcel rate hikes
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is holding a public meeting from 6:30–8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, at the Washington County Heritage Center Education Center in Stillwater on Xcel Energy’s proposed two-year electric rate increases. Xcel seeks 9.6% in 2025 ($353.3M; about $9.89/month for the average residential customer) and 3.6% in 2026 ($137.5M; about $3.90/month), totaling 13.2% ($490.7M). Public comments are open through Dec. 30, evidentiary hearings are Dec. 17–19, and the PUC’s order deadline is July 31, 2026.
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Key Facts
- Public hearing: Sept. 15, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Washington County Heritage Center Education Center, Stillwater
- Rate request: 9.6% in 2025 ($353.3M) and 3.6% in 2026 ($137.5M), totaling 13.2% ($490.7M)
- Average residential impact: +$9.89/month in 2025; +$3.90/month in 2026
- Public comment deadline: Dec. 30; evidentiary hearings: Dec. 17–19; PUC order deadline: July 31, 2026
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Xcel Energy rate hike proposal: What you need to know
- Public hearing: Sept. 15, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Washington County Heritage Center Education Center, Stillwater
- Rate request: 9.6% in 2025 ($353.3M) and 3.6% in 2026 ($137.5M), totaling 13.2% ($490.7M)
- Average residential impact: +$9.89/month in 2025; +$3.90/month in 2026