Xcel Energy today proposed a new clean energy plan for the Upper Midwest.
“This new proposal builds on our already-approved plans to retire all coal plants by 2030 and replace them with nation-leading amounts of renewable energy like wind and solar, as we transition to a clean, secure energy future…”
-Ryan Long, president of Xcel Energy
Under the proposal, carbon emissions reductions are expected to exceed 80% by 2030, potentially reaching up to 88%. This continues a path to achieving the clean energy goals of all Upper Midwest states it serves. The plan calls for extending the use of Xcel Energy’s two carbon-free nuclear plants while adding more wind and solar energy, battery energy storage systems, and always-available sources of electric generation capacity.
“This new proposal builds on our already-approved plans to retire all coal plants by 2030 and replace them with nation-leading amounts of renewable energy like wind and solar, as we transition to a clean, secure energy future,” said Ryan Long, president of Xcel Energy—Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. “Our strategy will support renewables with always-available generation resources to ensure the reliability that our customers depend on.”
