Northern States Power Co. (Xcel Energy Minnesota), very large customer tariffs
Large-load tariff for data centers: what is on file, the terms the filings state, and where each fact comes from. Terms a filing does not state are marked, never guessed.
StatusApproved Last reviewed 2026-05-18
Applies atNew loads of 100 MW or greater; or 20 MW to under 100 MW if system intensive
What the filing saysMinnesota PUC decision (docket E-002/M-25-289, May 2026) approving Xcel's large-load tariffs. 15-year default contract term. Exit fee raised to 80% of contracted capacity. Xcel must create a separate large customer rate class for data centers.
Stated terms
Contract term15-year default contract term (PUC decision, May 2026)
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Source
Minnesota PUC bulletin, Very Large Customer requirements (May 2026): https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNPUBUC/bulletins/417d139
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