ULC
Cross Collaboration
Finances
2023 Goals
XE Fun Facts
100

What must be updated after every project gate and any PCR?

The business case

100

What team is the centralized interface into Infrastructure & Shared Services for demand management, resource engagement, and strategic alignment. 

Demand Intake Team

100

What is the minimum dollar threshold for a hardware asset to be capitalized?

$750

100

What are the two focus areas that our leadership team is working on to improve the way we work together?

Resourcing and Collaboration

100

What renewal energy has Xcel Energy been a leader in for more than a decade?

Wind

200
After what gate do the 5 "ons" start being measured?

Alignment to Build

200

What team should you reach out to for help with the following: Sourcing & Procurement Consultation, IDP Escalation, OA Management?

Vendor Management Team

200

What is the minimum dollar threshold for a software asset to be capitalized?

$100,000

200

2024 Business Cases should be 75% complete by what month in 2023?

May

200

Xcel Energy has a goal to provide completely carbon free, and essentially clean, energy and electricity to all of their customers by what year?

2050

300

What is the source of truth for project status (red/yellow/green)?

Placemat

300

What team should be engaged before talking with CAA?

Process, Governance & Control team (Tim Day's team)

300

An asset should be in-serviced when it is...

"in use and useful."

300

Shared Services is responsible to deliver $XXXM out of the $307M total budget for I&SS capital delivery.

$150M

300

Who was NSP's mascot that Xcel Energy still owns the licensing on? Hint: They are Red and Yellow.

Reddy Kilowatt

400
What are 3 of the 4 ULC methodologies?

Waterfall, Agile, Iterative, or Light Touch/Annual

400

What are the six portfolios that make up Shared Services?

SAP, ITIL, End User Services, XE Secure, Corporate, and Finance 

400

What is the month end threshold for accruals?

$50K

400

What are the 5 "ons" of projects that will be measured this year?

On Time, On Budget, On Scope, On Quality, On Benefits

400

How many states does Xcel Energy operate in?

8 states (MN, WI, ND, SD, MI, NM, CO, TX)

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