Xcel’s faulty billing has residents, businesses and cities fired up

By: Brian Martucci

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 984

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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Xcel Energy’s billing practices are causing financial and logistical headaches for Minnesota residents, businesses and even municipalities, according to complaints filed with the state utility regulator this year.

A municipal facility in Roseville and a private printing business in St. Paul were owed months of bill credits for on-site solar production. More than $6,500 in late fees were incurred by the city of St. Louis Park due, …

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