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Xcel Energy Inc.

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Xcel Energy not amused by April Fool's Day letters about Boulder power cuts

    April Fool's Day jokes often seem funnier to those pulling them than they do to their targets. That was undoubtedly the case for bogus letters claiming that Xcel Energy would be cutting off anyone who voted to end Boulder's relationship with the power supplier.

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    Noah Miranda busted for walking in traffic to test whether drivers cared enough not to hit him

    ​At one time or another, we've all wondered if the average person cares about our personal welfare. But Noah Miranda allegedly took things a step further, conducting a survey on the question. One person at a time. In the middle of a street. In the dark. While drunk.

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    Lincoln Park asparagus is the crown jewel of Denver vegetables: Kenny Be's Hip Tip

    ​ Lincoln Park asparagus can be grown from seeds or crowns, but the latter method respects the prestige of Lincoln Park. Home to the Santa Fe Arts District, Denver Health Hospital, West High School, Xcel Energy Zuni Generation Station and the 105-year-old Buckhorn Exchange, Lincoln Park is the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2011

    Renewable energy standards in CO: Lawsuit claims bias against nonrenewable electricity

    ​Are there still people out there who oppose green energy initiatives? Hell yes there are. The American Tradition Institute, a think tank that espouses "free-market principles of stewardship" pertaining to environmental issues, has filed a complaint against the State of Colorado, arguing that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2010

    Cops, blackouts, sidewalk sing-a-longs: Hey Monday at the Marquis, 11/12/10

    Britt ChesterNo lights, camera, action!​ HEY MONDAY With We Are The In Crowd • the Ready Set • Cartel • This Century 11.12.10 | Marquis Theater If there was any question as to whether this show was sold out, the line snaking past the Gin Mill just before 7 p.m. dispelled any doubts. Ea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2010

    Dome wildfire: Update about evacuation order, progress in fighting Boulder blaze (PHOTOS)

    Photo by Boyd FletcherDome fire near Boulder.​Update: City of Boulder officials have announced that the evacuation order for many residents put in place due to the Dome fire will be lifted at 10 a.m. today -- a very good sign.

  • News

    September 30, 2010

    Xcel's plan to convert its coal plants sparks an energetic debate

    Photo by Boyd FletcherDome fire near Boulder.​Update: City of Boulder officials have announced that the evacuation order for many residents put in place due to the Dome fire will be lifted at 10 a.m. today -- a very good sign.

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2010

    Xcel clean energy plan: Poll shows wide support for dumping coal plants

    Pete Maysmith​Xcel Energy's proposal to spend $1.3 billion to convert several of its aging, high-polluting coal plants to natural gas over the next decade in response to a new state law is drawing fire from coal interest and independent gas producers, but it's a big hit with Colorado citizens ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Boulder named 4th best city for the next decade: Check out the virtual ego boost

    There are three better places than this?​Citing Boulder's mishmash of granola-eating tree-huggers and a flourishing entrepreneurial landscape intersected by academe and technology, Kiplinger's Personal Finance has rated the city among the most promising for the next decade. Here's how "Best C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Xcel employees can win a camera -- by saying how much they love Xcel

    Are you ready for your closeup, Xcel employees?​This month, Xcel Energy has launched an internal contest called "Why I Love Xcel Energy," with a hand-held video camera being awarded to the employee who makes the best clip of him or her saying why Xcel is a nifty place to work -- footage that c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2009

    Bolero Ties

    A new series investigates sustainability and environmental issues.

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    Xcel Energy, others accused of OSHA violations in incident that killed five

    ​In October 2007, five employees of RPI Coating Inc. were killed by carbon monoxide generated by a fire at the Cabin Creek Hydro Plant outside Georgetown that's operated by Xcel Energy and Public Service Company of Colorado. Now, a federal grand jury has issued indictments against RPI, Xcel, P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    Public Service Company of Colorado responds to Cabin Creek charges

    Tim Taylor.​Just over an hour ago, we told you about a federal grand jury indictment leveled against Xcel Energy, Public Service Company of Colorado, RPI Coating and two individuals over an October 2007 incident at Cabin Creek Hydro Plant near Georgetown in which five workers died. Since then, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, August 28 edition

    I used to love Mr. T cereal....​Pity those fools. Today in Backbeat Online: • Freaky Friday: "Treat Your Mother Right." • Q&A with John Osborne of KingBilly. • Last Night: Desolation Wilderness at Rhinoceropolis. • The Denver Boot: Lion Sized at the Larimer Lounge -- 08/02/09. • Fiv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    Wake Up Call: The week ahead -- when worse comes to verse

    Before we were panicked about swine flu and twisted by torture-memo leaks, we were terrified by the Devil Horse, Luis Jimenez's killer sculpture that stands guard outside Denver International Airport, its red eyes shooting deadly lasers at unsuspecting passersby. Or are those glowing orbs actually ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Snow job!

    The pert young anchor turned to the avuncular weathercaster. "So," she said. "What happened to that eight big inches you promised me last night?" The inches have changed over the years -- to ten, to twelve -- as the story takes on all the trappings of an urban legend, but its origins are definit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2008

    Will Mike Huckabee treat Sarah Palin's daughter like Jamie Lynn Spears?

    The pert young anchor turned to the avuncular weathercaster. "So," she said. "What happened to that eight big inches you promised me last night?" The inches have changed over the years -- to ten, to twelve -- as the story takes on all the trappings of an urban legend, but its origins are definit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    Greening up the CU solar house

    The pert young anchor turned to the avuncular weathercaster. "So," she said. "What happened to that eight big inches you promised me last night?" The inches have changed over the years -- to ten, to twelve -- as the story takes on all the trappings of an urban legend, but its origins are definit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2008

    CU Solar House Opens for Earth Day

    The pert young anchor turned to the avuncular weathercaster. "So," she said. "What happened to that eight big inches you promised me last night?" The inches have changed over the years -- to ten, to twelve -- as the story takes on all the trappings of an urban legend, but its origins are definit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2008

    Sauce for the Coal-Fired Goose?

    The pert young anchor turned to the avuncular weathercaster. "So," she said. "What happened to that eight big inches you promised me last night?" The inches have changed over the years -- to ten, to twelve -- as the story takes on all the trappings of an urban legend, but its origins are definit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2007

    CU's Solar House Profiled By Discovery

    The pert young anchor turned to the avuncular weathercaster. "So," she said. "What happened to that eight big inches you promised me last night?" The inches have changed over the years -- to ten, to twelve -- as the story takes on all the trappings of an urban legend, but its origins are definit ... More >>

  • News

    November 1, 2007

    Partly Sunny

    CU students have twice won the Solar Decathlon. Can they make it a three-peat?

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2007

    CU's Solar Team Takes Seventh

    CU students have twice won the Solar Decathlon. Can they make it a three-peat?

  • News

    October 11, 2007

    Rockies Score Front-Page Saturation

    More and more sports stories are winding up on the front page – but such placement isn’t always a winner.

  • News

    August 16, 2007

    People Power

    Chris Nevitt, both pro-union and an economist, represents some of the poorest and wealthiest areas of the city. Can he bring everyone together?

  • News

    August 9, 2007

    Making Progress

    ProgressNow exports its model for hypying liberal causes across the U.S.

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2007

    One More Time for Ruby Hill

    ProgressNow exports its model for hypying liberal causes across the U.S.

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2007

    A Ruby Hill Agreement?

    ProgressNow exports its model for hypying liberal causes across the U.S.

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2007

    Rich Tower, Poor Tower

    ProgressNow exports its model for hypying liberal causes across the U.S.

  • News

    July 26, 2007

    Pole Position

    Ruby Hill-area residents want to protect their views from eleven-story utility poles, but Xcel thinks it has the juice.

  • News

    May 17, 2007

    Auraria Campus Goes Green

    Students get solar-powered.

  • News

    February 22, 2007

    Space Odyssey

    Tired of studios with burnt-orange shag carpeting? Prepare to blast off with Boutique Apartments.

  • News

    April 6, 2006

    Spring Fever, Bird Flu

    Catching errant wildlife with the web.

  • News

    January 12, 2006

    Purple Haze

    While the State Capitol glows, state residents glower over their Xcel bills.

  • News

    November 10, 2005

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of November 10, 2005

  • News

    November 3, 2005

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of November 3, 2005

  • News

    October 27, 2005

    A Mighty Wind

    The results of Xcel's wind-power program are still in the air.

  • News

    October 27, 2005

    Carbon Loading

    Xcel’s solution to rising energy prices includes a lot of coal. Is that a bad thing?

  • News

    August 4, 2005

    The Message

    The Rookie

  • News

    October 21, 2004

    The Alternative Voter’s Guide

    The Legislative Council’s ballot-analysis booklet has inspired so many fights, it should be called the black-and-blue book. Here’s our cure.

  • News

    July 29, 2004

    The Message

    Revision Quest

  • News

    January 29, 2004

    The Message

    Rolling on the Rocks

  • News

    December 11, 2003

    Power to the People

    The answer could be blowing in the wind.

  • News

    January 2, 2003

    Pop Quiz

    January 2, 2003

  • Calendar

    December 5, 2002

    Small World

    Where little folks rule

  • Summer Guide

    June 13, 2002

    Motorcycle Mamas

    Although called the Ladies Run, this road rally is open to all breezy riders.

  • News

    May 23, 2002

    Wring Out the Old

    Since Qwest swallowed US West, employees and stockholders have been put on hold.

  • News

    January 24, 2002

    Power Outage

    Xcel Energy faces tough financial scrutiny as power companies nationwide feel the heat.

  • News

    October 4, 2001

    Bringing on the Heat

    The price of natural gas has been on a cycle for years.

  • News

    June 7, 2001

    Power Outage

    Xcel's Denver call center might close. Are labor relations to blame?

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