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flag Xcel Energy seeks a 19% rate hike in North Dakota to cover coal plant retirements and clean energy upgrades, citing policy differences with Minnesota.

flag Xcel Energy’s push to exit coal power is fueling a proposed 19% electric rate increase in North Dakota, with the company citing costs from retiring coal units at Minnesota’s Sherco plant by 2026 and 2030 and replacing them with solar and battery storage. flag The North Dakota Public Service Commission says the hike—adding about $22.34 monthly to average bills—results from differing clean energy policies, as Minnesota’s green mandates contrast with North Dakota’s support for coal. flag While a full approval is unlikely, a negotiated settlement is expected, with public hearings in multiple cities and a formal hearing set for December 1.

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