We continue to make strategic investments in infrastructure to ensure we can meet the power needs of customers large and small. Transmission projects across the Midwest are key as the demand for energy is greater than ever and will continue to ensure reliability.

Our employees in Chippewa Valley volunteered at Kamp Kenwood for our annual Day of Service, helping maintain the grounds for everyone who comes to learn, explore and enjoy nature. We're proud to continue this tradition and work to make energy work better for our communities.

Keeping the energy flowing safely and reliably takes year-round investment. In Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, our gas crews are maintaining and replacing natural gas lines alongside other local projects, helping strengthen the system for customers today and into the future.

Last weekend, a couple Xcel Energy employees participated as artists on the pavement, bringing their creatives skills to life at the annual Chalkfest. We’re proud to celebrate local creativity and support the places where employees and customers live and work!

State Fair season is upon us! We had a great time with Molly at the Northern WI State Fair in Chippewa Falls last week, enjoying local favorites, meeting fair-goers and connecting with the communities we’re proud to serve. Find us in your community: spr.ly/6014BEb5gs

With extreme temperatures sweeping across the Midwest this week, our meteorologist team has energy saving tips to help you conserve during the heat wave. See more ways you can reduce your energy use: spr.ly/6019BEZ6st

This summer, our crews have stepped up time and time again to support Upper Midwest neighbors impacted by summer storms. This Lineworker Appreciation Day – and every day – thank you lineworkers for the heart, skill and dedication you put into making our communities brighter.

With the help of Make48, students worked with our crews to develop solutions to the real challenges they face every day — building hands-on experience and meaningful connections between industry experts and the next generation of innovators. Learn more: spr.ly/6011BEKphS

Rising temperatures are on the way this Monday for our Wisconsin communities. Stay comfortable while managing energy use with tools and resources designed to help. Learn how to save energy and lower your bill: spr.ly/6019BDmAkZ

Peregrine falcons have called the Bay Front Power Plant home since 2014. On Monday, experts from the Raptor Resource Rescue Project banded the newborn baby falcons helping researches track the birds' movements, survival and migration patterns.

We are preparing for hot and humid temperatures along with potentially severe storms in the region tonight and Wednesday. We encourage customers to prepare for potential outages as our crews gear up to restore power if needed. More information: spr.ly/6016B8Fi4I

Even though May is Wildfire Awareness Month, wildfire preparedness isn't limited to one season. We're taking action every day to help reduce the risk of brush and forest fires. Learn more about wildfire preparedness and our commitment to safety: spr.ly/6013B8X5rc

As areas of the Upper Midwest continue to experience warming conditions, dryness and drought risks, Wildfire Awareness Month serves as a reminder of actions you can take as risk of forest fires continue across the region. Learn more: spr.ly/6011B8H8Sf

We're taking action every day to help reduce the risk of fire by expanding our vegetation management efforts across the Upper Midwest in high wildfire risk areas. Learn more about wildfire preparedness and our year-round commitment to safety: spr.ly/6019BBdjL1

Nesting season is well underway, and the falcons at our Bayfront Plant have been working hard to keep their eggs safe and warm. With our new camera, now you can watch their family grow. Hatch watch starts in late May – don’t miss out! Tune in: spr.ly/6017BBTcWT

We're always happy to share how we're reducing carbon emissions and leading the clean energy transition. Today, we're joining people across the globe to celebrate the 2026 Earth Day theme; Our Power, Our Planet. Read more about clean energy partnership: spr.ly/6011BBDb3P

As nuclear energy continues to be a vital and clean part of our region's reliable energy mix, customers will benefit from over $130 million returned to them thanks to a federal nuclear tax credit. spr.ly/6018B6LQ3a