Xcel Energy Announces Its Largest Multi-State Investment in Wind Energy

March 21, 2017

Xcel Energy announced a proposal for 11 new wind farms in seven states, which would add 3,380 megawatts of new wind generation to its system. Wind farms are proposed in Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas. According to Ben Fowke, chairman, president, and CEO of Xcel Energy, "We're investing big in wind because of the tremendous economic value it brings to our customers. Our plan delivers on both economic and environmental fronts as we provide customers the cleaner, renewable resources they want, while continuing to deliver the reliable and low-cost energy they need."