Jeff Dehn

New technology initiative drives innovation & cost savings

Author: Jeff Dehn

Over the last few years, Xcel Energy’s corporate management teams have promoted the investigation of new and unique technologies to drive innovation to improve production and efficiency. This strategy has resulted in the creation of a tool that uses already-in-place equipment data tracking software to locate, map, and display graphic pictures of plant equipment. This...

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Xcel Energy nuclear fleet reaches zero TISA rate

Author: Jeff Dehn

USA fleet member Xcel Energy and its nuclear fleet reached a milestone on July 10, 2015 when the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant accomplished a zero Total Industrial Safety Accident (TISA) rate. Prairie Island accomplished the same feat in April of this year. This places both stations in the top quartile of INPO performance among the...

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Xcel Energy wins 2013 Optimizer Award

Author: Jeff Dehn

With $6.6 million in savings and avoided costs, Xcel Energy received this year’s Utilities Service Alliance (USA) Optimizer Award. The award is given to the USA member with the largest amount of savings earned through the aggressive use of USA programs, projects and contracts as reported in the Annual Savings Report. Because of Xcel Energy’s...

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