AG Ellison: Pine Island Data Center Deal Could Shift Billions Onto Xcel Customers

Ellison: Google’s Pine Island data center could cost Minnesotans millions for electricity

Attorney General Keith Ellison says that Google's agreement with Xcel Energy to power a huge, hyperscale data center in Pine Island could leave Xcel's other customers on the hook for millions of dollars in extra costs. Google and Xcel deny that will be the case, saying ratepayers will benefit from cleaner energy powering the data center.

AG Ellison: Ratepayers could be on the hook for 'billions' due to Pine Island data center

Ellison's office issued the statement in the midst of a tight race with his GOP opponent.

AG Ellison: Pine Island data center deal could shift billions onto Xcel customers

Minnesota's attorney general is raising concerns about a proposed electricity agreement between Xcel Energy and Google for a data center in Pine Island.

Xcel Energy pact faces AG request to withhold PUC approval

Minnesota's attorney general asked the PUC to withhold approval of Xcel's 15-year Google service agreement pending ratepayer safeguards.