TEXAS COLD SNAP

North Dakota regulators approve temporary natural gas price hike

June 29, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Tuesday formally approved Xcel Energy’s request to temporarily increase natural gas prices. Beginning in July, the average Xcel Energy customer in North Dakota will pay an additional $15.72 per month. The extra cost will be added to monthly bills until Sept., 2022. The February cold weather event in Texas…

Texas cold snap will cost North Dakota Xcel Energy customers about $200

June 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KCND) – Xcel Energy natural gas customers in North Dakota will see an increase in their monthly bills starting in July. It’s called a “pass-through” cost brought on by the cold snap in Texas, which caused price spikes. Customers can expect to be billed about $200, spread out over 15 months. That was the compromise reached by the North Dakota…