Saying it was mostly expected as a one-quarter bump in the financial results this year, Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy's CFO Wednesday outlined various regulatory issues, revenue hits and higher operating costs facing the multi-state utility holding company after reporting decreased first quarter profits $120 million, or 28 cents/diluted share, for this quarter ended March 31, compared to $151 million, or 36 cents/share, for the same quarter last year.
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Holy Cross Energy is a utility cooperative that provides electricity from Aspen to Vail to Parachute. Its renewable energy plans call for a quick transition away from fossil fuels. But many of the renewable energy sources still emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This story was part of a collaborative effort with Rocky Mountain Community Radio on the transition from fossil fuels.