AMARILLO, Texas (Jan. 25, 2024) – Xcel Energy is reminding customers that cold weather can often lead to higher energy bills as area residents use more electricity to warm their homes and businesses. Customers who are concerned they might fall behind on payments are encouraged to apply for energy assistance or establish pay arrangements.
AMARILLO, Texas (Jan. 5, 2024) – Xcel Energy is prepared for next week’s winter blast in Texas and New Mexico and is reminding customers of ways they can maintain a high level of comfort, save money and stay informed in the event of a power outage.
AMARILLO, Texas (Nov. 29, 2023) – Tonya Tyler, a longtime Xcel Energy employee in Amarillo, has been named manager for Corporate Economic Development in the company’s Texas-New Mexico service area, a new position that will enhance the company’s support for regional economic development efforts.
AMARILLO – Electricity providers in the Southwest Power Pool, including Xcel Energy, expect a spike in demand as extreme heat spreads across the central U.S. this week, prompting Xcel Energy and other member companies to encourage conservation among their customers.
AMARILLO–An extended streak of record-setting temperatures in Xcel Energy’s Texas-New Mexico service area has driven up electricity usage and billing costs, following a trend seen across many parts of the country. Xcel Energy is urging customers who may have difficulties paying bills to contact customer agents for options in making payments.
United Way, Amarillo Area Foundation to distribute funding in impacted Panhandle towns
AMARILLO—The Xcel Energy Foundation has granted $50,000 to disaster relief funds at the United Way of Amarillo and Canyon and the Amarillo Area Foundation to help Texas Panhandle residents affected by severe weather events during June.
AMARILLO, Texas (May 26, 2023) – As the region enters its peak storm season, Xcel Energy is reminding Texas and New Mexico customers how to prepare for possible electricity outages.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Xcel Energy has announced plans to trim trees near power lines here in Canadian. The crews will begin work sometime around the end of May and the first of June. The project will be carried out by Asplundh. Xcel will initiate an outbound call campaign informing local property owners and residents when the trimmers will be in the area, and will provide customers with Asplundh's contact information should they need to communicate with trimmers ahead of time.
CANADIAN—Xcel Energy plans to trim trees near power lines serving customers in Canadian to prevent tree-related power outages and to lessen the chance of wildfire fueled by overgrown vegetation.
The work will be carried out by Asplundh between April and June.
