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Xcel Energy rolls out $70B, 5-year capital plan focused on renewables

Xcel Energy commits $70bn to grid renewables and storage expansion

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··United States
Xcel Energy rolls out $70B, 5-year capital plan focused on renewables

Xcel Energy has announced a $70 billion five-year capital expenditure programme aimed at matching rising electricity consumption with cleaner generation assets. The utility's planned expansion features 9.2 gigawatts of renewable generation coupled with 2.3 gigawatts of grid battery storage.

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