Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy, a leading utility provider in the United States, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1909, the company has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, serving millions of customers across eight states, including Colorado, Texas, and Minnesota. Xcel Energy operates primarily in the electric and natural gas industries, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and innovative technologies. The company is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy, boasting one of the largest wind energy portfolios in the nation. Xcel Energy's core services include electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, alongside natural gas services, all designed to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and customer satisfaction, Xcel Energy has received numerous accolades for its environmental initiatives and reliability, solidifying its position as a trusted energy provider in the market.
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Xcel Energy's score of 44 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Xcel Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Xcel Energy reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 36,180,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 310,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 23,320,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. They have established an interim goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas service by 25% from 2020 levels by 2030. Additionally, Xcel Energy is targeting an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from the electricity provided to customers by 2030, aligning their trajectory with science-based scenarios to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Xcel Energy's emissions intensity for owned and purchased generation was reported at 371.0 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023, indicating a focus on improving efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of their energy production. The company continues to prioritise sustainability while ensuring reliable service and maintaining customer affordability.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 37,960,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 740,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,260,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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