________________________________ Burl W.

Haar, Executive Secretary

STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

NOTICE OF EXTENDED COMMENT PERIOD
Issued: November 5, 2013 In the Matter of the Petition of Xcel Energy for Approval of its Proposed Community Solar Gardens Program PUC Docket Number/s: E002/M-13-867

In response to the request for an extension to file comments by the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General, Antitrust and Utilities Division (OAG) under Minn. Rules, Chapter 7829, the Commission will retain the deadline of November 6, 2013 for the first round of initial comments. The deadline for filing supplemental initial comments is December 3, 2013 at 4:30pm. The new deadline for filing reply comments to both rounds of initial comments is December 17, 2013 at 4:30pm. Filing Requirements: Utilities, telecommunications carriers, official parties, and state agencies are required to file documents using the Commissions electronic filing system (eFiling). All parties, participants and interested persons are encouraged to use eFiling. Change your mailing preferences: E-mail consumer.puc@state.mn.us or call 651-296-0406. This document can be made available in alternative formats (e.g., large print or audio) by calling 651-296-0406 (voice). Persons with hearing loss or speech disabilities may call us through their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

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