XEL · News · 20260806N
ESG and sustainability
XCEL ENERGY INC · 2026-08-06 · Importance 9 · Surprise 6
The Xcel Energy Foundation reported nearly $160 million of community investment over the 25 years since its establishment in 2001. In 2025, the Foundation awarded almost $5 million to 384 nonprofit organizations, while employee and retiree programs generated STEM job placements and more than 96,000 volunteer hours. The initiatives span eight states and include community vitality, environmental sustainability, and STEM workforce development.
Key facts
- The Xcel Energy Foundation invested nearly $160 million over the past 25 years to strengthen communities, according to its Impact Report. source
- In 2025 the Xcel Energy Foundation awarded almost $5 million to 384 nonprofit organizations, resulting in 2,389 job placements in STEM careers and over 96,000 hours of employee volunteer time. source
- In 2025 Xcel Energy employees, contractors, and retirees invested $2 million in 39 Texas nonprofit organizations through the Xcel Energy Foundation's "Energizing the Future" grants and contributed 12,000 volunteer hours. source
- The partnership with Amarillo College Foundation helped expand STEM education and workforce development, leading to 559 job placements in STEM careers in Texas during 2025. source
- Since its establishment in 2001, the Xcel Energy Foundation and Xcel Energy have supported communities across eight states. source