Xcel Energy
- Address:10001 W Hampden Ave, Lakewood, CO 80227
- Phone:(800) 481-4700
- Website:https://xcelenergy.com/
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Xcel Energy is a large power company. The company supplies electricity to more than 3.7 million customers in the central and southern states. The company was founded after the merger of three power companies, Public Service Company of Colorado, Northern States Power Company and Southwestern Public Service. Xcel Energy is considered as one of the most advanced energy companies. The company plans to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 80% in 10 years.
Xcel Energy maintains and operates many power generation plants. The energy profile consists of both traditional coal and natural gas power plants as well as renewable energy plants. Three large wind farms, many hydroelectric and biomass power plants are operated by Xcel Energy. Xcel Energy maintains the nation's fourth-largest transmission grid. Wholesale power suppliers can use Xcel Energy's transmission grid on the same terms as the company itself. Through its subsidiaries, Xcel Energy distributes and sells electricity to industries, businesses, and residents.