Xcel Energy Texas

Preventing fires starts with preventing sparks. Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) are one of the tools we use to help reduce wildfire risk during elevated fire weather conditions, alongside ongoing investments in system upgrades, advanced technologies, and vegetation management. Learn more about our wildfire prevention efforts: xcelener.gy/478eHJn

Through our work with Amarillo-based Destructable, retired wind turbine materials are being processed into reusable resources, supporting innovative solutions for components at the end of their lifecycle. Together, we're helping advance a more sustainable energy future. xcelener.gy/47DpbAy

Our crews are undergrounding power lines in Palo Duro Canyon. These improvements help build a more resilient energy system and support reliable service for our customers.

For 16 years, Xcel Energy employees have come together for our annual Day of Service to support the communities we serve. This year, employees volunteered with the Amarillo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, building playground equipment for shelter dogs and helping clean up the space to create a fun, welcoming environment for them to enjoy. We're proud to continue this tradition and work to help make energy work better for our communities.

A diverse energy mix is key to delivering reliable power every day. In Texas and New Mexico, we're investing in solar generation where it makes the most sense and investing in the infrastructure needed to meet growing energy demand and support reliable service for the communities we serve. Learn more about our investments in the future of energy. xcelener.gy/4xEYx63

Our crews in Amarillo are able to inspect thousands of poles and power lines, including those in hard-to-reach areas, using drone technology. This allows us to work more efficiently and proactively maintain reliable service for our customers.

As renewable energy continues to grow, so does the need for sustainable solutions when equipment reaches the end of its life. That's where Amarillo-based Destructable comes in. See how they retire renewable energy equipment into new possibilities. xcelener.gy/3RRifLW

As temperatures remain high through the weekend, simple adjustments around the house can help reduce energy use and keep your home comfortable. Small changes like adjusting your thermostat based on the time of day, closing blinds and curtains, and running high-energy appliances during cooler hours can make a difference. For more tips to help manage the heat, visit: newsroom.xcelenergy.com/news…

The Lone Star Lineman’s Rodeo was an incredible event! Crews from across Texas, New Mexico and Colorado gathered in Amarillo with their families and teammates to showcase the expertise that helps keep the power flowing for our customers. Congratulations to all who participated, and good luck to our winners headed to the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas City this fall!

Rain or shine, day or night, lineworkers are the everyday heroes who maintain the bridge between safe, reliable power and the people who count on it. Through heightened wildfire risk and summer storms, they’re prepared to respond when neighbors need them most. This Lineworker Appreciation Day – and every single day of the year – thank you lineworkers for the heart, skill and dedication you put into making our communities brighter.

Hot weather is here this weekend across our Texas communities. Stay cool while keeping bills in check with simple ways to reduce energy use at home. Explore tips, programs, and bill support options: xcelener.gy/4eanfC6

More than 90 Xcel Energy employees volunteered at United Way of Amarillo & Canyon’s Day of Caring last week, supporting a variety of efforts across the community including the Amarillo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

This year, some areas of Texas are experiencing upwards of 50 more fire weather days per year than they did in the 1970s with hand unseasonably warm, dry, warm weather and dry vegetation. Wildfire Awareness Month serves as a reminder of actions you can take when wildfire risk is high by staying informed, having a plan and knowing what to expect during extreme wildfire risk conditions. Learn more about wildfire preparedness and our year-round commitment to safety: xcelener.gy/4tR3LIV

We're committed to supporting our customers and the communities we serve by delivering the reliable, safe and clean energy they count on every day. As data center development grows, we remain focused on protecting our customers by maintaining reliability and keeping bills as low as possible. As a regulated utility, we work with state regulators to ensure new large usage customers like data centers pay their own way. This includes paying for grid upgrades, infrastructure improvements, additional substations and the integration of renewable energy resources when needed. We're not alone in this effort. See how regulated utilities are stepping up to protect customers: xcelener.gy/4dV9kBo

Whether they're restoring power to communities after severe weather or keeping the lights on by doing routine maintenance, our crews in Amarillo, TX step up to deliver every day.

Crews have restored power to all neighborhoods impacted by the fire northwest of Amarillo. Some customers might have damage that requires work by an electrician before the power can be turned back on. We’re thankful to our crews for working quickly and safely to restore power, and to the first responders and firefighters keeping our communities safe.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, but wildfire preparedness isn't limited to one season. We're taking action every day to help reduce the risk of wildfires like using advanced technologies, conducting enhanced maintenance, upgrading equipment, incorporating preventative powerline safety settings and enhancing our vegetation management efforts. Learn more about wildfire preparedness and our year-round commitment to safety: xcelener.gy/4dlXGzs

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, a time to recognize how changing weather patterns and drier conditions are reshaping wildfire risk across Texas. As a result, when wildfire risk is elevated, communities can expect to experience an increase in Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) as a preventative measure, temporarily changing how our system operates during extreme conditions and reduce the possibility of a wildfire starting. Learn more about wildfire preparedness and our year-round commitment to safety: xcelener.gy/49ga4ON

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: xcelener.gy/49548bh

As we continue to experience extremely dry conditions and actively battle wildfires in our communities, we would like to take a minute to thank our crews, customers and community partners. To our customers: We know being without power is disruptive and can be frustrating, so we take the decision to implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) very seriously, and only take that step in the most extreme situations. Your patience and support as we worked to protect the safety of our communities the past few days is deeply appreciated. Your reports of downed lines and outages also helped us respond more efficiently, and the kindness and support you showed our line workers helped them get their work done as safely as quickly as possible. We are grateful for your partnership. We would also like to thank our dedicated field crews who worked in difficult weather conditions to get the lights back on once it was safe to do so, sometimes in remote locations. And we are grateful for the partnerships with local and state agencies including the Texas Division of Emergency Management, fire departments, community leaders and more, who all worked together to respond to community needs during dangerous conditions and 70 mph winds. Public Safety Power Shutoffs are a vital tool for protecting the communities we serve during periods of highest wildfire risk, and we are committed to continuing to improve how we implement them, ensuring that our communications are as accurate and timely as possible. We know our communities rely on us to provide an essential service, and we are focused on always improving the service we deliver.