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Is xcelenergy.com legit or a scam?
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Who owns xcelenergy.com?
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Registered 1999 · site is live · HTTPS valid
XcelEnergy.com
Xcel Energy supplies electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple U.S. states. The company files resource plans with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to address electricity needs and manages transmission, environmental, and maintenance projects including wind farm development. Customers can view and pay bills online through the company's website.
Authority 69/100— ahead of 69% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
69 is a percentile: higher than 69% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #26,918)+8
Verified continuity: 27.4 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+14
Model score: 35/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 69/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 67 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 67 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
What xcelenergy.com said about itself, 2006–2007
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (2 versions). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Our name reflects our core value - excellence in energy products and services. We are dedicated to providing you the best in service, value and information to enhance your professional and personal life. We are committed to customer satisfaction by continuously improving our operations to be a low-cost, reliable, environmentally sound energy provider.
2007
Xcel Energy serves the community by supplying energy to augment the living quality of the customers. In other words, the vision of Xcel Energy is to power the necessities to the life of customers. Xcel Energy classifies its renewable and non-renewable source of energy in a very proper and efficient way.rewritten
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
1999
Domain registered (May 28, 1999).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 21, 2006); profile edited 3 times through 2007.
✓ domain continuity 27 years registered✓ live verified Oct 28, 2026
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment
Lifeline · xcelenergy.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · one registrar since Feb 5, 2014 · 1 ownership change since 2007 · last checked Oct 12, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Jul 3, 2007An AboutUs wiki page described xcelenergy.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Jul 3, 2007 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“Our name reflects our core value - excellence in energy products and services. We are dedicated to providing you the best in service, value and information to enhance your professional and personal life. We are committe…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLCNetwork Solutions, LLCFeb 5, 2014 – Oct 28, 2026 (latest)Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on Feb 5, 2014 and most recently on Oct 28, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 5, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsDec 4, 2007 – Jun 13, 2026Registration records for xcelenergy.com are held from Dec 4, 2007 to Jun 13, 2026 (184 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
Nameservers: att.netNameservers: att.netDec 4, 2007 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed att.net nameservers (dbru.br.ns.els-gms.att.net, dmtu.mt.ns.els-gms.att.net) for xcelenergy.com from Dec 4, 2007 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
DigiCert IncApr 28, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 48 certificates for xcelenergy.com from Apr 28, 2026, the latest valid until May 12, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Let's EncryptAug 1, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026
2010201520202025Apr ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (18)
Jun 21, 2006 – Jul 3, 2007AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described xcelenergy.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Jul 3, 2007 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Our name reflects our core value - excellence in energy products and services. We are dedicated to providing you the best in service, value and information to enhance your professional and personal life. We are committe…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jul 1, 2007AboutUs record: “Xcel Energy serves the community by supplying energy to augment the living quality of the customers. In other words, the vision of Xcel Energy is to power the necessities to the life of customers. Xcel Energy classifies…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Dec 4, 2007 – Jun 13, 2026Ownership: Registration records for xcelenergy.com are held from Dec 4, 2007 to Jun 13, 2026 (184 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Dec 4, 2007 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed att.net nameservers (dbru.br.ns.els-gms.att.net, dmtu.mt.ns.els-gms.att.net) for xcelenergy.com from Dec 4, 2007 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.
Said about itself in 2007
Jul 1, 2007
“Xcel Energy serves the community by supplying energy to augment the living quality of the customers. In other words, the vision of Xcel Energy is to power the necessities to the life of customers. Xcel Energy classifies…”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Current AboutUs recordJul 5, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Ownership change
Mar 1, 2008
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 1, 2008. Who it changed to is in the full report.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
1 ownership change, 2007–2026
Nameservers: att.net
Nameservers: att.netOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018att.net (dbru.br.ns.els-gms.att.net, dmtu.mt.ns.els-gms.att.net) were the nameservers listed for xcelenergy.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: att.netApr 4, 2018 – Feb 27, 2019Registration records listed att.net nameservers (dbru.br.ns.els-gms.att.net, dmtu.mt.ns.els-gms.att.net) for xcelenergy.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Feb 27, 2019. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: centurylink.netNameservers: centurylink.netMar 26, 2019 – Jun 13, 2026Registration records listed centurylink.net nameservers (authns1.centurylink.net, authns2.centurylink.net) for xcelenergy.com from Mar 26, 2019 to Jun 13, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to centurylink.netMar 26, 2019xcelenergy.com's nameservers moved from att.net to centurylink.net between Feb 27, 2019 and Mar 26, 2019. Last seen at att.net: Feb 27, 2019 (registration record). First seen at centurylink.net: Mar 26, 2019 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 12, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 12, 2026: authns1.centurylink.net, authns2.centurylink.net.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 12, 2026
Let's Encrypt issued 91 certificates for xcelenergy.com from Aug 1, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 23, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Google Trust ServicesAug 2, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Google Trust Services issued 13 certificates for xcelenergy.com from Aug 2, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
AmazonAug 25, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Amazon issued 5 certificates for xcelenergy.com from Aug 25, 2026, the latest valid until May 4, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Certificate from DigiCert IncMay 11, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 (latest)DigiCert Inc certificate valid May 11, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026, as seen on Sep 30, 2026.Source: TLS check, Sep 30, 2026
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 1, 2008Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 1, 2008. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: att.net (dbru.br.ns.els-gms.att.net, dmtu.mt.ns.els-gms.att.net) were the nameservers listed for xcelenergy.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Feb 5, 2014 – Oct 28, 2026Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on Feb 5, 2014 and most recently on Oct 28, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 5, 2026
Apr 4, 2018 – Feb 27, 2019Zone file: Registration records listed att.net nameservers (dbru.br.ns.els-gms.att.net, dmtu.mt.ns.els-gms.att.net) for xcelenergy.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Feb 27, 2019. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 26, 2019 – Jun 13, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed centurylink.net nameservers (authns1.centurylink.net, authns2.centurylink.net) for xcelenergy.com from Mar 26, 2019 to Jun 13, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 26, 2019Zone file: xcelenergy.com's nameservers moved from att.net to centurylink.net between Feb 27, 2019 and Mar 26, 2019. Last seen at att.net: Feb 27, 2019 (registration record). First seen at centurylink.net: Mar 26, 2019 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Apr 28, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 48 certificates for xcelenergy.com from Apr 28, 2026, the latest valid until May 12, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 11, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc certificate valid May 11, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026, as seen on Sep 30, 2026.Source: TLS check, Sep 30, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Aug 1, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 91 certificates for xcelenergy.com from Aug 1, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 23, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Aug 2, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 13 certificates for xcelenergy.com from Aug 2, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Aug 25, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 5 certificates for xcelenergy.com from Aug 25, 2026, the latest valid until May 4, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 12, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 12, 2026: authns1.centurylink.net, authns2.centurylink.net.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 12, 2026