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    September 20, 2017
    Xcel Energy / Special to The Forum
    Xcel Energy proposing new 5-mile Fargo area transmission line, while Ottertail Power wants rate hike
    BISMARCK—Xcel Energy is proposing a five-mile electric transmission line in the Fargo area, according to documents filed with the North...
    newsSeptember 20, 2017 - 6:22pm
    September 16, 2017
    Xcel Energy linemen install intelligent switches on the electric grid in Fargo to improve service reliability. In the event of a power failure, the switches automatically reroute electricity to keep power flowing. Special to The Forum
    Xcel Energy to keep paying credits to customers often in the dark
    FARGO — Xcel Energy has agreed to continue participating in a reliability performance plan that obligates it to pay credits to customers...
    newsSeptember 16, 2017 - 6:00am
    June 13, 2017
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    'I've never seen anything like this': Severe storm impacts thousands throughout Red River Valley
    FARGO — Meteorologists in the region are forecasting more threats for storms or showers every day this week, but it looks like Tuesday,...
    newsJune 13, 2017 - 10:02pm
    March 16, 2017
    Wind turbines generating electricity
    Xcel plans seven new wind-energy farms, two in ND
    FARGO—Xcel Energy has announced its largest-ever wind power initiative. The utility will seek regulatory approval to add 1,550 megawatts...
    newsMarch 16, 2017 - 5:08pm
    March 13, 2017
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    Recent high winds break records for renewable energy in North Dakota
    FARGO—North Dakota's wind energy producers are celebrating after last week's blustery weather. Xcel Energy says it broke several company...
    newsMarch 13, 2017 - 6:53pm
    February 28, 2017
    Dayton signs bill allowing Xcel to switch coal plant to natural gas
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law a measure allowing Xcel Energy to convert a coal-fired power plant to natural gas. In...
    newsFebruary 28, 2017 - 5:39pm
    February 21, 2017
    An airplane flies over a drone during the Polar Bear Plunge on Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York January 1, 2015. REUTERS file photo
    Xcel, FAA research using drones to inspect electric lines
    GRAND FORKS — A regional electricity provider will work with the Federal Aviation Administration to help form policies for inspecting...
    newsFebruary 21, 2017 - 2:32pm
    October 28, 2016
    Wilton Wind Farm is utilized by Basin Electric Power Cooperative as a source of renewable power in North Dakota. NextEra Energy proposes to build an 87-turbine wind project in Stark County, which would provide more electricity to the cooperative. (AMY TABORSKY, Bismarck Tribune)
    In North Dakota, wind is 20 percent of state's energy production
    FARGO—Wind energy development in North Dakota and Minnesota is getting a boost from tax credits that are set to wind down and decreasing...
    newsOctober 28, 2016 - 3:51pm
    March 3, 2010
    Xcel Energy offers infrared thermometers through library program
      Xcel Energy is making infrared thermometers available in local public libraries, allowing homeowners to check for air leaks and cold spots.   "Infrared thermometers help a customer quickly identify where their home might be lacking in insulation," said Mark Nisbet, North Dakota...
    newsMarch 3, 2010 - 12:00am
    November 19, 2009
    Pictured at the Microsoft Hohm presentation are: Troy Batterberry, principal product unit manager for Microsoft Hohm, Don Morton, site leader - Microsoft Fargo Campus, Mark Nisbet, North Dakota principal manager, North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark, U.S. Congressman Earl Pomeroy, North Dakota Governor John Hoeven, and Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker. Submitted Photo
    Microsoft Hohm available to Xcel Energy customers
    Xcel Energy customers may now take advantage of Microsoft Hohm, an online application that enables them to better understand their energy usage,...
    newsNovember 19, 2009 - 12:00am
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