Xcel Energy to Webcast Annual Shareholders Meeting

05/16/2011

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Wednesday, May 18, Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) will hold its annual shareholders meeting in Minneapolis, MN, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Interested investors can access the audio webcast and presentation materials at:

http://www.xcelenergy.com
Click on: Investor Relations

A replay will be available and archived on our website.

This information is not given in connection with any sale or offer for sale or offer to buy any security.

Source: Xcel Energy

Contact:

Xcel Energy

Paul Johnson, 612-215-4535

Managing Director, Investor Relations

and Assistant Treasurer

or

News media inquiries:

Xcel Energy media relations, 612-215-5300

Xcel Energy Internet address: www.xcelenergy.com