Welcome to
Xcel Energy Cove
About the Xcel Energy Cove
We’re proud of our partnership and storied history with the Wild and the Xcel Energy Center. This experience is the next step in that journey.
The Xcel Energy Cove
We’re not waiting for the future, we’re busy building it. That’s why we’re here. Hung from the ceiling are thousands of mini wind turbines. Each one symbolizes our commitment to provide 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050. Renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, are going to help us get to that goal.
Using our Windsource® technology, the Xcel Energy Center offsets over 1 million pounds of CO2. That’s the equivalent of:
- 198 tons of waste recycled instead of landfilled
- 74 million smartphones charged
- 98 households’ yearly electricity
This space is meant for recharging. There are over 50 places to wirelessly charge your phone using Intentek technology. Simply place your phone on an Energy Swirl, and let the chargers work for you.
Before Darby Hendrickson scored the first goal here at the Xcel Energy Center, we iced a partnership with the Wild that has lasted decades. We share the same values. We want to do the best for our customers, our community, and the State of Minnesota.
“The people at Xcel Energy have been incredible throughout, they understood what hockey means to MN, and what this building means to our community…It was the perfect marriage of 2 companies wanting to make our community better and be truly supportive”
- Matt Majka, President MN Wild
We are committed to providing 100% carbon-free electricity by
Renewable Energy and EVs
We’re working tirelessly on our carbon-free goals. See how we’re changing the world with renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Renewable Energy
You’re already using renewable energy, you just might not know it. At Xcel Energy, we’re constantly innovating to provide cleaner energy to all our customers. We’re consistently ranked as one of the top producers of wind energy nationwide. We have solar farms across all our territories, and we’re already exploring new ways to bring Hydrogen power to industries that haven’t been able to use renewables in the past.
You can help reducing the carbon footprint by learning more about renewable programs in your area.
Learn moreElectric Vehicles
Did you know that driving electric is one of the easiest and most cost-efficient ways to reduce your carbon output? Our goal is to power 1.5 million EVs by 2030, and with advancements from the auto industry, it can be less expensive to own and maintain an electric car than a 100% gasoline-powered one. Most electric vehicles charge for less $1 per gallon.
We also offer off-peak charging and other rebates just for owning and charging your EV. Check out how you can benefit from EV ownership.
Learn moreWe can’t do it without your help.
Energy Saving Tips
Learn more at xcelenergy.com/EnergySolutionsAppliance Energy Saving Tips
From the kitchen to the furnace, check out these tips to start saving energy today.
Keep that oven door closed
Cooking pans
Stovetop success
Air out your dishes
Invest in high efficiency
Cool off your hot water
Clean off your radiator
Keep your filters clean
Off-peak hours
Keep that oven door closed
Opening your oven door can lower the cooking temperature of your food
Cooking pans
Smaller glass and ceramic pans take less energy to use and they heat faster than metal pans
Stovetop success
Use a stovetop or microwave instead of your oven to save energy
Air out your dishes
Let your dishes air dry instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle
Invest in high efficiency
High-efficiency appliances and light bulbs may cost a bit more up-front, but they can save money over the life of the product; some also offer rebates
Cool off your hot water
Set your water heater to no higher than 120F
Clean off your radiator
Dust your radiator fins for better heat distribution
Keep your filters clean
Change and clean your furnace filters per manufacturers’ recommendation.
Off-peak hours
Run your large appliances in the morning or at night to take advantage of lower rates when the grid isn’t as busy
Cooling & Heating Energy Saving Tips
No matter if you’re warming up or cooling down, here’s the inside scoop on saving energy.
Space heating
Give your pipes a hug
Vacuum out vents
Get with the program
Open up inside
Be fan-friendly
Go counter-clockwise in the summer
Space heating
Heat a smaller area to stay warmer if you are just in one place for awhile
Give your pipes a hug
Insulate your pipes by wrapping hot water pipes with insulation
Vacuum out vents
Keep your vents free from dust and other obstructions
Get with the program
A programmable thermostat can help you save big on energy costs
Open up inside
Keep interior doors open to help cool air circulate more freely and maintain constant cooling levels
Be fan-friendly
Install ceiling fans to keep cool air circulating so you can turn down your air conditioner
Go counter-clockwise in the summer
Ceiling fans should run counter clockwise to circulate the cooler conditioned air
Sign up for a Home Energy Squad visit
Get personalized recommendations to improve your home’s energy efficiency
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Laundry Energy Saving Tips
Don’t let laundry day get you down, read these tips to save energy.
Clean out your lint trap
Cool cycle more
Top it off
Cool it down
Clean out your lint trap
Keeping airflow moving through your dryer can help optimize performance
Cool cycle more
Try using more cool settings on your washing machine to save on hot-water use
Top it off
Always wash with full loads of clothes.
Cool it down
Use the low setting on your dryer to keep your gas use down
Seasonal Energy Saving Tips
Whatever the weather, there are plenty of ways to conserve energy.
Plant trees
Save in the shade
Winter ceiling fans
Use window treatments to reduce heat loss
Embrace layers in winter
Check in yearly
Plant trees
Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of the cooling energy a typical household uses
Save in the shade
Position trees and shrubs to shade your air conditioner unit, helping it run more efficiently.
Winter ceiling fans
Run your ceiling fans clockwise to push down warm air, adding comfort and savings
Use window treatments to reduce heat loss
Installing blinds, coverings or shades on your windows can reduce heat loss
Embrace layers in winter
Rather than crank up your heat on your thermostat, throw on a sweater or fuzzy slippers
Check in yearly
An annual tune-up is an excellent way to check on operational safety and efficiency
Together, we can all protect and improve the world.
For more energy saving tips, visit Xcel Energy Solutions
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