Xcel energy

That plant in Minnesota scheduled to shut down by 2030.

Xcel had asked for a 9.4 percent increase

The plans include a North Dakota "peaking plant."

Xcel's goal is 100 percent carbon free by 2050.

Xcel is installing "smart meters" on its system.

The increase is on the base rate charged to deliver the gas.

If approved, the customer will see the monthly charge go from $18.50 to $22.50

It's being dubbed "Energizing the Future."

Both will be held Feb. 2nd.

Xcel natural gas customers in North Dakota will see increased prices on their bills, starting in July.That’s because of the cost of gas from the February…