Xcel Energy's Minnesota utility proposes to freeze retail base rates for 2027-2028 while accelerating $/ITC benefits…

US · 2026-10-09

1. Step 1 · The triggerNSP-Minnesota files a rate stability plan freezing base rates for 2027-2028 and accelerating ITC recognition from five battery storage projects
2. Step 2 · Knock-onthe MPUC approves or conditionally approves the plan, avoiding a contested rate case and reducing regulatory lag for Xcel
3. Step 3 · Knock-oncommercial and industrial customers in Minnesota face predictable energy costs, while battery storage EPCs and tax-equity partners see accelerated cash flows
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs in NSP territory budget energy costs with certainty; battery/storage suppliers reallocate capacity to Xcel's accelerated project pipeline

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Source: SEC EDGAR — Current filings

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