Current Events
In August 2025, the Denver Zoo welcomed a new member of this critically endangered antelope species.
What is the Eastern bongo?
NSP
What is Northern States Power
This benefit allows you to support a non-profit organization during the workday
What is VPTO (Volunteer Paid Time Off)
I cover your health, your teeth, your eyes,
I come in plans of every size.
I help you stay well and feel secure,
And I’m part of your package, that’s for sure.
What are employee benefits?
Urgent e-mail from Bob Frenzel asking you to click a link to a spreadsheet
What is a Phishing e-mail
In 2025, this superstar made history by winning Album of the Year at the Grammys for her genre-blending album Cowboy Carter.
Who is Beyonce
HDHP
What is the High Deductible Health Plan
This benefit allows you to put money aside pre-tax to pay for healthcare expenses now and into retirement. The money rolls over from year to year.
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
I’m not a vacation, but I help you rest,
When illness strikes, I’m at my best.
I’m tracked in hours, sometimes in days,
And I’m part of your benefits in many ways.
What is sick leave?
Last day to complete Compliance training
What is October 1st
Xcel Energy extended the life of these two carbon-free nuclear plants in Minnesota through the early 2050s.
What are Monticello and Prairie Island?
ESS
What is Enterprise Security Services
This benefit allows you to get money back when you go to the gym at least 8 times per month.
What is the fitness reimbursement program?
I help you retire with ease,
With matching funds that aim to please.
I'm not a piggy bank or stash,
But I grow your future cash.
What is a 401(k)?
This giant sports item toured Minor League stadiums and broke a Guinness World Record with 6,750 signatures.
What is a baseball
Xcel Energy gained approval in 2025 to build the Minnesota Energy Connection, a 175-mile transmission line linking new renewable energy sources to this existing site.
What is the Sherco site in Becker, Minnesota?
MFF
My Financial Future
This benefit allows you to meet with a therapist for up to 8 visits per issue per year at no cost to you.
What is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
I’m a break from work, a time to roam,
Whether you travel far or stay at home.
I’m earned with time, and planned with care,
Your calendar tells you when I’m there.
What is paid time off (PTO)?
This year marked the founding of Xcel Energy’s predecessor company.
What is 1909?
The Minnesota Energy Connection transmission line could eventually connect up to this many megawatts of new renewable energy.
What is 4,000 megawatts?
STD
Short Term Disability
What is the maxiumum that Xcel contributes between Pension and 401(k) to a non bargaining employee's retirement
9%!
Up to 4% match for 401(k) and 5% for Pension
I’m born from the sun, the wind, or the sea,
I power your home, and I do it for free.
I don’t pollute, I don’t run dry,
Harness me well, and your bills say goodbye.
What am I?
What is renewable energy?
This term describes the network of transmission lines, substations, and transformers that deliver electricity to homes and businesses.
What is a power grid?