Every day, we power millions of homes, businesses and communities across parts of eight Midwestern and Western states, inluding Colorado where we serve 1.5 million customers with electricity and 1.4 million customers with natural gas. Our customers rely on us to be there 24/7 with safe, affordable energy—but we provide much more than that.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, we are an industry leader in delivering renewable energy and in reducing carbon and other emissions. We are the first major U.S. power company to announce its vision to provide customers 100% carbon-free electricity.

We constantly work to offer a cleaner energy mix, smarter solutions and seamless experiences for our customers. We are delivering modern energy leadership and services—everything from electric vehicle charging stations to an extensive portfolio of energy-saving programs and renewable choices.

Beyond energy, we believe in giving back, whether that is assisting our communities with economic development, supporting customers in need or donating our time and financial resources.

Responsible Energy & Greenhouse Gas Reduction

• • The first major U.S. electric company with a vision to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050, with an interim goal to reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2030.

  • Reduced carbon emissions 60% by 2030 over 2005 levels.

  • Reduced nitrogen oxide emissions 86% by 2018 over 2008 levels.

  • 83% reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions by 2018 over 2008 levels.

  • 82% reduction in mercury emissions y 2018 over 2008 levels.

  • Reduced customer electricity use by 400 gigawatt hours.

  • Reduced customer natural gas use by 573,136 decatherms.

Corporate Social Responsibility

• • Maintain raptor nests or nest boxes as part of the company's popular Bird Cam program.

  • Participate in The Institute for Environmental Solutions, Restoring and improving the Quincy Trail in Sheridan, Colorado.

  • Numerous monetary donations to organizations such as Sand Creek Regional Greenway, Citizen Scientists and Naturalist Training; Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust, Rio Grande Initiative; The Park People and Denver Digs Trees; Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, Youth Stewards Program; Earth Force, Rivers Watch of Colorado; Bluff Lake Nature Center, Year-round Comprehensive Lake Restoration Project; Tamarisk Coalition/Riversedge West, Desert Rivers Collaborative Education and Stewardship; Colorado Tree Coalition, Community Tree Planting Partnership; Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers Habitat Training and Educations; Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Statewide Stewardship Projects; Audubon Society of Greater Denver and The Institute for Environmental Solutions, Quincy Trail Improvement Project.

  • Hire high school interns across the state and through the Denver Public Schools CareerConnect program.

  • Partnered with local organizations such as the 4H Club, local chambers of commerce and school districts to provide information and funding as a show of good faith with these partners. This included sponsorship of teachers to attend the ReCharge Lab Acadamey and the funding of birds and raptor rehabilitation organizations for emergency assistance.