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Xcel Energy utilizes AI-driven smoke detection cameras to find signs of wildfires

As northern Wisconsin experiences critical fire weather, Xcel Energy announced it’s using a new tool to monitor wildfires. The utility company installed AI wildfire detection cameras in nine locations in Northwestern Wisconsin including Mercer and …

Xcel Energy investigating Denver power outage and apartment fire

By Austen Erblat Updated on: May 14, 2026 / 7:00 PM MDT / CBS Colorado Xcel Energy is investigating a power outage that was reported around the same time that a fire broke out at a Denver apartment building on Wednesday. A power pole was leaning at …

Xcel Energy installs AI-driven wildfire detection near Hayward, Wisconsin

HAYWARD, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Artificial intelligence can now help detect wildfires in northern Wisconsin. Xcel Energy installed nine cameras throughout the state, including near Hayward and Spooner. The technology uses high-definition cameras, AI- …

Xcel Energy brings AI fire detection technology to Wisconsin

There's a new tool in Wisconsin that aims to detect wildfires as they happen using artificial intelligence. WISCONSIN (WQOW) - There's a new tool in Wisconsin that aims to detect wildfires as they happen using artificial intelligence. Xcel Energy …

Xcel Energy: Brings AI-driven wildfire detection to Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 14, 2026) — Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources …

CG Council approves garage variance over opposition

By Joseph Back The Cottage Grove City Council met Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the St. Croix Room at city hall. On the night’s agenda were several items, the council passing a series of proclamations and approving a building variance request on Kimbro …

Your Xcel Energy Bills Are Going Up South Dakota

In South Dakota you are paying more for gasoline, food, healthcare insurance, and now your electric bill. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission officially approved a settlement stipulation allowing Xcel Energy to increase its overall electric rates …

PSC candidate Deven Styczynski discusses utility costs, landowner rights and data center concerns

DICKINSON — Endorsed by the North Dakota Republican Party on March 28, Deven Styczynski is seeking a six-year term on the North Dakota Public Service Commission. The Enderlin resident is challenging incumbent Republican Commissioner Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, …

Mines plans 19th Street detour to build new crosswalk

With summer about to kick off, Golden visitors and commuters will have to navigate around a critical thoroughfare near downtown. The section of 19th Street between Elm and Illinois streets will have both partial and full closures over the next month, …

GCEA takes reliability seriously

Editor: A recent letter to the editor provides Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) with an opportunity to discuss reliable power supply with our members. GCEA’s power supplier is Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. Tri-State has …

UW-Stout: Xcel Energy Cedar Falls Hydro project supports UW-Stout construction students’ industry experiences

Xcel Energy settles for reduced rate increase in South Dakota

State regulators are approving Xcel Energy’s request for a rate hike, though it’s a smaller increase than the provider asked for. Xcel initially requested increasing overall electricity rates by $43.6 million, a 16.2 percent increase, according to the …

Rachel Stuckey: Data center plan raises the bar for economic development

Communities across our state understand that growth does not happen by accident. It requires leadership, careful vetting, and a commitment to working with local partners to drive long-term prosperity that puts residents first. The recent Google data center …

'We're talking about selling,' El Paso County landowners push back on Xcel Energy's power lines

RUSH, Colo. (KOAA) — Landowners near the Elbert-El Paso County line in eastern El Paso County say Xcel Energy pressured them into signing easements for its Power Pathway transmission project by threatening eminent domain. Jeremy Gardner, a fifth-generation …

Plan to curb rising energy rates faces stiff resistance from Xcel Energy, organized labor

A bill to reauthorize a state regulatory agency is running into opposition from Xcel Energy over provisions that could lower electricity bills — and cut into the company’s profits.  That section is just one part of HB26-1326, a bill to reauthorize the …

Xcel Energy ordered to refund $40 million to Minnesota customers for 2023 power plant outage

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Xcel Energy has been ordered to refund Minnesota customers over $40 million after the Public Utilities Commission sided with the attorney general’s office in its ruling. Xcel will refund customers for all replacement power costs that the …

Minnesota PUC orders Xcel Energy to refund $40.6 million to customers after plant outage

Minnesota PUC mandates Xcel Energy to refund $40.6 million after a nuclear plant outage attributed to imprudent actions. MINNESOTA, USA — The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has directed Xcel Energy to refund customers more than $40 million after a …

Xcel Energy ordered to refund $40 million to Minnesota electric customers for power plant outage in 2023

The Prairie Island Nuclear Plant is near Red Wing, Minnesota. (Photo courtesy of Xcel Energy)ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Xcel Energy has been ordered to refund Minnesota customers over $40 million. The Public Utilities Commission sided with the attorney general’s …

Xcel Energy gains approval for natural gas plant near Garvin

Xcel Energy will start constructing a new natural gas peaking plant this summer to support grid reliability, delivering service to customers when renewable energy in southwest Minnesota isn’t available and at times of peak demand, after receiving approval …

Road Haugs Moving & Storage Named As Charlotte's Most Reliable Movers with 4.9 Stars & 40+ Years of Expertise

From local moves to long-distance relocations, piano transport, and commercial moving, Road Haugs serves every Charlotte ZIP code with proven expertise. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Road Haugs Moving & …

SEARCHEN NETWORKS® Expands South Florida Presence as AI Reshapes Business Visibility and Customer Discovery

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence continues transforming how consumers discover businesses online, SEARCHEN NETWORKS® is expanding its involvement throughout South Florida with a …

Cloise & Mike Expands Roofing Services to Include Metal and Flat Systems Amid Rising Costs and Material Demand Shifts

Cloise & Mike expands metal and flat roofing services while continuing asphalt shingle installations and maintaining manufacturer-certified standards. BREMERTON, WA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the roofing industry continues …

Devon Julian Celebrates Following SBA Honors, White House Visit, and Recognition from Santee City Council

Devon Julian celebrates recognition by small business administration, San Diego SBDC, and City of Santee SANTEE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrepreneur and business executive Devon Julian is reflecting on a milestone …

Crawlspaces.com Introduces Nu-Crawl: A True Seamless Encapsulation System Built to Last a Century

The True Seamless Nu-Crawl Encapsulation Method Eliminates Every Failure Point of Conventional Crawlspace Solutions CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crawlspaces.com, a leading crawlspace encapsulation contractor …

Sweet’s Services Earns Statewide Recognition and Expands Affordable Septic and Drain Solutions Across Idaho

Sweet’s Services provides expert septic, drain, and grease services with discounts, financing, and reliability SHOSHONE, ID, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweet’s Services, a long-standing provider of septic, sewer, and …

SMP Ink CDA Highlights Growing Interest in Non-Invasive Hair Loss Solutions

SMP Ink CDA discusses growing awareness of scalp micropigmentation as a non-invasive cosmetic option for hair loss. COEUR D'ALENE, ID, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMP Ink CDA is helping increase awareness of scalp …

The Conversation That Changed How One Harvard Trained Dentist Plans Every Patient's Care

Dr. Hamid Barkhordar on the early career moment that reshaped his entire approach to dentistry WEST COVINA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most dentists graduate from school confident in their clinical training. They know the …

Most Dental Implant Patients Pick The Wrong Office, Says Harvard Trained Dentist

TORRANCE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dental implants have become one of the most requested restorative procedures in dentistry, yet many patients choose their provider based on price or convenience without understanding what …

Postponing A Routine Dental Visit Costs More Than Patients Realize, Says Harvard Trained Dentist

The math on delayed care is straightforward, according to Dr. Hamid Barkhordar SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skipping a routine dental check up because of cost or time is one of the most expensive decisions a …

A Bride's Last Minute Dental Emergency And What It Taught One Dentist About Cosmetic Care

The story of a Friday afternoon phone call and the wedding photos that came back two weeks later OXNARD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was a Friday afternoon when the call came in. A woman was getting married in two …

A Long Beach Dental Practice Built On Mentorship And Patient Trust

A four year story of how Dr. Hamid Barkhordar's team approach shapes patient care LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four years ago, a young dentist joined a Long Beach dental office. He arrived eager to learn …

Village Pet & Feed Honored by Santee City Council for Small Business Award

Santee pet supply and self-serve dog wash destination continues growing community-focused pet services, premium dog food offerings, and chicken supplies SANTEE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Village Pet & Feed, a locally …

How One Dentist Built Consistent Standards Across A Network Of Practices

GARDENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building a single great dental practice is hard. Building several that all hold to the same standard is harder. The Harvard trained dentist behind a growing network of Southern …

Why Most Smile Makeovers Fail Before They Start, According To A Harvard Trained Dentist

The biggest mistake patients make with cosmetic dentistry has nothing to do with the cosmetic work itself EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cosmetic dentistry has grown into one of the most marketed segments of …

Many Cosmetic Dental Cases Don't Need The Procedures Being Sold, Warns Harvard Trained Dentist

Dr. Hamid Barkhordar says orthodontic options are often a better long-term answer than crowns or veneers DOWNEY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "I think there is an over-usage of crowns and veneers for patients that …

What Three Generations Of Patients Actually Look For In A Family Dentist

BIXBY KNOLLS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family dental practices have to do something most other healthcare offices do not. They have to make a five year old feel safe, build trust with the parent in the waiting room, …

Lickety Split AC, Plumbing & Electric Celebrates 7,000+ Verified Customer Reviews and 4.9-Star Google Rating

Jacksonville home services company reaches major customer trust milestone across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lickety Split AC, Plumbing & Electric (Lickety-Split), a …

Most Patients Make The Wrong Move When A Dental Emergency Hits, Warns Harvard Trained Dentist

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A knocked out tooth, sudden swelling, or a broken crown rarely happens at a convenient time. According to a Harvard trained dentist who has run dental practices across Southern …

Luxury Japanese-Based Consignment Store Opens in Davis

Novel High-End Retailer 2nd Street USA Buys/Sells Vintage & Curated Collections DAVIS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2nd Street USA, the internationally renowned Japanese resale and consignment retailer known for …