Minn. PUC Issues Decision Involving Xcel Energy

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 12 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy:

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INTRODUCTION

DECISION ITEMS

1. Details 2023-141

** E999/CI-07-1199; E999/DI-22-236 All Electric Utilities

In the Matter of Establishing an Estimate of the Costs of Future Carbon Dioxide Regulation on Electricity Generation Under Minnesota Statutes Sec. 216H.06.

How should the Commission update the Cost of Future Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Regulation on Electricity Generation for the years 2023-2024? (PUC: Stalpes, Harsch)

Attachments: Briefing Papers (https://minnesotapuc.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=8ec55b2f-6e7c-4895-bec2-c9dc0dfaadef.pdf)

2. Details 2021-291

** E002/GR-21-630 Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy

In the Matter of the Application by Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service in the State of Minnesota.

Should the Commission reopen, reconsider, and/or clarify its July 17, 2023, Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order? (PUC: Manning, Bonnett, Larson, Marcus, Pham, Willette, Worlobah)

The Commission has the authority to accept or decline a petition for reconsideration with or without a hearing or oral argument (Minnesota Rules 7829.3000, Subpart 6). In other words, a decision on a petition for reconsideration can be made without taking oral comments at the Commission meeting.

Attachments: Briefing Papers (https://minnesotapuc.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=ac81df4e-56c6-4e08-8c72-81f3873a38c1.pdf)

Staff Revised Decision Options (https://minnesotapuc.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=395fbb27-fb61-4871-b5ee-34f53fd3d9a7.pdf)

ADJOURNMENT

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