CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy also have longstanding commitments to the environment and impressive track records. Xcel Energy is the number one wind energy provider in the U.S. for the tenth year in a row and among the top-ten U.S. utilities for the amount of solar power on its systems. Both utilities operate robust energy efficiency programs to help customers reduce their energy use and save money. Additionally, both have received national recognition for the innovative approaches and continuous results of these programs.