NEWS RELEASE
XCEL ENERGY
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Xcel Energy announced today that Robert Kenney will be the new president of Xcel Energy—Colorado, succeeding Alice Jackson in the role, who will be assuming a new role as senior vice president, System Strategy, and chief planning officer for Xcel Energy.
In this new role, Jackson will lead the company’s Integrated System Planning organization, to focus on developing and executing integrated plans for generation, transmission and distribution on the electric and natural gas systems to meet the company’s vision to deliver net-zero energy by 2050 while preserving reliability and affordability for customers.
“This innovative approach to strategic planning is transformational for our industry and Alice is the perfect person to lead the charge as a proven business leader who has engaged employees, communities and stakeholders to deliver on our nation leading clean energy vision,” said Bob Frenzel, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy.
Kenney brings more than 30 years of experience developing and implementing public policy at the local and state level. He currently leads Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s regulatory strategy and execution with the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He’s also responsible for the company’s governmental affairs and community relations efforts, including oversight of the PG&E’s charitable giving and corporate foundation.
“I’m delighted to welcome Robert as he brings a wealth of experience to the team and will continue advancing Colorado’s impressive clean energy transition,” said Brett Carter, executive vice president, group president, Utilities and chief customer officer. “The changes position us for great success in the regulatory and stakeholder arenas as we grow our business to meet customer’s evolving energy needs.”
Prior to joining PG&E, Kenney served as chair of the Missouri Public Service Commission where he led a 190-person agency. He presided over a number of complex regulatory proceedings and was actively involved in national energy police as a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Board of Directors and president of the Organization of Midcontinent Independent System Operator States.
Kenney joins Xcel Energy on June 6, as Jackson transitions to her new role.
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