Xcel Energy Files Form 8-K: Outlines Long-Term Resource Plan for Southwestern Public Service Company

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Xcel Energy, a leading energy company, has submitted a Form 8-K report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, detailing its long-term resource plan for the Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a wholly-owned subsidiary. The plan, filed in October 2023, aims to meet projected load growth and increasing reliability requirements, securing replacement energy and capacity for retiring resources. By 2030, SPS is expected to need between 5,300 MW and 10,200 MW of nameplate capacity, with a total capacity of approximately 4,528 MW of accredited resources identified for the current RFP.

Key Takeaways:

  • SPS expects to make Certificate of Convenience and Necessity filings for specific assets with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) in the second half of 2025, with approvals expected in 2026.
  • SPS will issue a second RFP to solicit a minimum of 500 MW of accredited capacity through 2032, inclusive of additional renewable generation for New Mexico Renewable Portfolio Standard compliance.
  • The long-term resource plan caters to projected load growth and increasing reliability requirements, securing replacement energy and capacity for retiring resources.
  • SPS' projected resource needs range from approximately 5,300 MW to 10,200 MW of nameplate capacity by 2030.
  • The RFP received bids in January 2025, with the portfolio selection report filed in July 2025, featuring 3,121 MW of accredited capacity resources.

Statistics:

  • SPS' projected resource needs: 5,300 MW to 10,200 MW of nameplate capacity by 2030.
  • Total capacity of accredited resources identified for the current RFP: approximately 5,168 MW.
  • Renewable resources: 2,968 MW, consisting of 1,273 MW of wind resources, 695 MW of solar resources, and 1,000 MW of storage resources.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT (July 18, 2025)
  • SEC Filings: Xcel Energy Inc. (001-3034)