Ben Fowke

Xcel Energy Co-Chairs, Invests in Fund Designed to Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Xcel Energy announced today that it is co-chairing and investing in Energy Impact Partners Elevate Future Fund (Elevate) as a founding, limited partner.

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  • Xcel Energy announced today that it is co-chairing and investing in Energy Impact Partners Elevate Future Fund (Elevate) as a founding, limited partner.
  • Energy Impact Partners is a global investment platform that supports the development of new, clean energy technologies, and Xcel Energy is a long-time investor in the company.
  • Xcel Energy is deeply committed to building an energy future that reflects the rich diversity of the communities that we serve.
  • We are pleased and proud to have the opportunity to both invest in and co-chair the Elevate Fund, said Ben Fowke, CEO and chairman of Xcel Energy.

Gerry Anderson Elected EEI Chairman; Warner Baxter And Pedro J. Pizarro Elected Vice Chairmen

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Also elected were two vice chairmen: Warner Baxter, chairman, president, and CEO of St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation; and Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Rosemead, Calif.-based Edison International.

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  • Also elected were two vice chairmen: Warner Baxter, chairman, president, and CEO of St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation; and Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Rosemead, Calif.-based Edison International.
  • "On behalf of EEI and our member companies, I extend our thanks to Ben Fowke," said EEI President Tom Kuhn.
  • "We also are excited to announce that Gerry Anderson was elected EEI Chairman for the 2021-2022 cycle," added Kuhn.
  • "Gerry previously served as an EEI vice chairman and is an outstanding leader for our industry and in his community.

Xcel Energy’s Fowke announces plans to retire as CEO in August

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'Xcel Energy announced Thursday that Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO, will retire as CEO effective Aug. 18, 2021, though he will continue to serve on the Xcel Energy Board of Directors as executive chairman.

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  • b'Xcel Energy announced Thursday that Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO, will retire as CEO effective Aug. 18, 2021, though he will continue to serve on the Xcel Energy Board of Directors as executive chairman.
  • Bob Frenzel, president and chief operating officer, will become the company\xe2\x80\x99s next CEO and president.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • Though Fowke will retire as CEO in August, he will continue to serve on the Xcel Energy Board of Directors as executive chairman during a transition period.
  • For more information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210513005330/en/\n'

Xcel Energy Again Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2021

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

For the second year in a row, Xcel Energy has been named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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  • For the second year in a row, Xcel Energy has been named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
  • Were honored to again be recognized one of the 2021 Worlds Most Ethical Companies, said Ben Fowke, president, and CEO of Xcel Energy.
  • The full list of the 2021 Worlds Most Ethical Companies can be found at: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.
  • Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states.

Xcel Energy Sets Another Single-Year Record in Carbon Reduction

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Monday, February 22, 2021

In 2019, Xcel Energy achieved a 10% reduction over the previous year.

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  • In 2019, Xcel Energy achieved a 10% reduction over the previous year.
  • Were making tremendous progress towards delivering on our clean energy goals, said Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy.
  • By the end of 2021, Xcel Energy estimates that approximately 35% of its energy will be from wind.
  • Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states.

Xcel Energy Inc. Board Increases 2021 Common Dividend 6.4%, Declares Dividend on Common Stock

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The dividends are payable April 20, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 15, 2021.

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  • The dividends are payable April 20, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 15, 2021.
  • We are increasing our dividend 6.4 percent, which is consistent with our objective of growing the dividend 5-7 percent annually.
  • The dividend increase is evidence of our confidence in our long-term business plan and our commitment to provide shareholders an attractive total return, said Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy.
  • Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states.

Xcel Energy's Ben Fowke Appears on One Take CEO Interviews

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Friday, February 5, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --During this episode of One Take CEO Interviews sponsored by Platinum Group , Chairman and CEO Ben Fowke talks about a wide range of issues including how Xcel Energy is investing so much in carbon-free energy production while keeping rates comparable or lower than its peers.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --During this episode of One Take CEO Interviews sponsored by Platinum Group , Chairman and CEO Ben Fowke talks about a wide range of issues including how Xcel Energy is investing so much in carbon-free energy production while keeping rates comparable or lower than its peers.
  • With about half of his workforce working remotely, Fowke shares what he's doing to keep morale up and accelerate innovation even when people cannot collaborate together.
  • CEOs share how they're leading during the Covid-19 pandemic and other unprecedented challenges during these unscripted, unedited one-take interviews.
  • Xcel Energy provides electricity to about 3.7 million customers and natural gas to about 2.1 million customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.

Xcel Energy Named a World's Most Admired Company for Eighth Consecutive Year

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Monday, February 1, 2021

For the eighth year in a row Xcel Energy has been honored as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine.

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  • For the eighth year in a row Xcel Energy has been honored as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine.
  • The ranking is based on nine criteria including innovation, social responsibility, financial soundness, long term investment value and quality of management.
  • We are honored to make Fortune magazines list of the Worlds Most Admired Companies for the eighth year in a row, said Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy.
  • Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states.

Xcel Energy Elects New Board Member

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Xcel Energy has elected a new board member, effective immediately.

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  • Xcel Energy has elected a new board member, effective immediately.
  • Pat joined Alliant Energy in 2005 as Vice President of Finance and was named Chief Financial Officer in 2009.
  • Pat not only brings a wealth of experience to Xcel Energy, she also shares our vision of leading the clean energy transition, while keeping service reliable and customer bills low, said Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy.
  • Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states.

Xcel Energy ramps up commitment to communities, customers during COVID-19 crisis

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Our customers need reliable, affordable energy they can count on to power their homes and businesses now more than ever, said Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy.

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  • Our customers need reliable, affordable energy they can count on to power their homes and businesses now more than ever, said Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy.
  • Xcel Energy has a long history of supporting the communities it serves with charitable giving and paid employee volunteer time.
  • Xcel Energy and the Xcel Energy Foundation donated $1.5 million to address food insecurity and other relief efforts in the eight states it serves.
  • Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Xcel Energy continues to lead the clean energy transition, delivering the results its customers and stakeholders want.