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Harris accepts nomination at DNC. Xcel Energy drops requirement on controversial pricing proposal

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The Democratic National Convention is over and party leaders say the focus now turns to getting the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket across the finish line in November. Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic nomination on Thursday.

Xcel Energy is modifying its controversial proposal to charge customers more for electricity used during peak times of the day. The initial proposal would have charged roughly seven times more for using electricity during summer peak hours than off-peak periods.

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