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Xcel Energy has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Xcel Energy

      1800 Larimer St, Ste 1500 Denver, CO 80202-1408

    • Xcel Energy

      550 15th St. 6th Fl. Denver, CO 80202

    Business ProfileforXcel Energy

    Electric Companies
    Multi Location Business

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Licensing:
    On 08/31/2011 BBB confirmed that Xcel Energy had not obtained a necessary license from Denver: Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). BBB encourages you to contact the following agency or agencies to confirm this information: - https://dpo.colorado.gov/ - 3038947855

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.07/5stars

    Average of 41 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    145 complaints closed in last 3 years

    50 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Xcel Energy has 2 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Xcel Energy

        1800 Larimer St, Ste 1500 Denver, CO 80202-1408

      • Xcel Energy

        550 15th St. 6th Fl. Denver, CO 80202

      Location of This Business
      1800 Larimer St, Ste 1500, Denver, CO 80202-1408
      BBB File Opened:
      12/1/1951
      Years in Business:
      99
      Business Started:
      9/3/1924
      Business Started Locally:
      4/14/2008
      Business Incorporated:
      4/14/2008
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Public Service Company of Colorado
      Business Management
      • Mr. Tom Gallegos, Manager of Customer Care
      • Mr. Gil Catbagan, Manager Of Support Services
      • Ms. Andrea Borchers, Customer Advocate Analyst
      • Ms. Barbara Hamblin
      • Mr. Jay Herrmann
      • Mr. Jeff Eden, Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Ms. Barbara Hamblin

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Tom Gallegos, Manager of Customer Care
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (303) 294-2744
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      Phone Numbers

      Customer Complaints

      145 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      03/20/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I have always used Xcel as that is the only energy company I am aware of is an option. Once I purchased a second home all the problems began. First, it seemed I took over the bill for the builders of the new home as the first bill began with "balance as of Dec 14"... If I purchased the home Dec 14 that should not be my balance in my opinion but they said that isn't what it meant then couldn't explain what it was. When I opened my second home account with them they included all in one which I did not want as I was going to rent out the first home so I called to ask them to separate bills & move the new house to a new account. She moved my old house to a new account which didn't make sense as I had homesmart on my appliances for the rental home which had homesmart on my new house for my other house. Didn't make sense. I called to ask to move the homesmart with the house account but was told that couldn't happen as they were switching companies so I had to wait until after March. I called in March & was told my number wasn't updated during the migration so I had to wait 2 days to call back. I called back & was told then I didn't have an account. It has been 2 weeks trying to figure out why I no longer had an account. Finally, today was told Xcel canceled it due to the customer no longer owning the home.... I still pay the bills there & that house is in my name. This was not done with my consent nor did I ever say I didn't own the house. If I didn't own the house why would I still be paying the bills to them.... Xcel has been messing up my accounts since December & never takes accountability for their mistakes. I am so beyond annoyed & done with Xcel. If I ever find another option to go with another company I will do this in a heartbeat because they have the worst customer **********************, the worst way in handling their mistakes, & zero accountability. I have been charged for extra days I did not own my new home & been on call with them for hours.
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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Gary M

      4 stars

      10/22/2023

      Recently, we had a new gas and electric service delivered to our resident in ********* Colorado. The connections for both gas and electric was less than 100 feet. According to Xcel published rates for new service, gas would be $847, and Electric would be $367. However, Xcel charged $1,813.88 for the gas hook up, and $6,501.35 for electric hook up, plus an additional fee of $182.94. This is a new development in ************. of ********; and we were the 5th house to receive these utility connection services. The prior homes were charged the published rates, however I (my general contractor) was charged a higher rate which did not match the published rates. I believe we overpaid by $7,101.23.What can I do to protest the fees. I had to pay the higher fees at the time since the construction was halted needing the service. I am at a loss.Is there any way to protest this and receive funds back for these excessive fees.

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