Xcel's capex program to boost use of renewables

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Xcel Energy laid out an $18.4-billion, five-year capital expenditurernprogram in its third-quarter earnings report Thursday, and said thatrn19% of the expenditures will be aimed at expanding its use ofrnrenewable power.rnThe Minneapolis-based company said it expects its infrastructureheavyrn2017-2021 capex program to drive a 5.4% compound annualrngrowth in its rate base.