Xcel customers in Minnesota could receive millions in refunds under rate settlement

By: Brian Martucci

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago


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Customers of Xcel Energy’s Minnesota gas utility could be in line for millions of dollars in refunds if state regulators approve its slimmed-down rate increase request later this year.

The settlement agreement between Xcel, ratepayer advocates and the Minnesota Department of Commerce would see Xcel’s gas utility revenue increase by $37.8 million this year, about $25 million less than initially requested.

Residential rates would increase by 4.1% — half Xcel’s initial request — while …

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