MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL) today declared a
quarterly dividend on its common stock of 28 cents per share. The
dividends are payable January 20, 2014, to shareholders of record on
December 27, 2013.
Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with
operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a
comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4
million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers
through its regulated operating companies. Company headquarters are
located in Minneapolis. More information is available at www.xcelenergy.com.
This information is not given in connection with any sale or offer for
sale or offer to buy any securities.

Xcel Energy, Minneapolis
Shareholder Services
Tara Heine,
612-215-5391
or
Paul Johnson, Vice President, Investor
Relations, 612-215-4535
or
Xcel Energy Media Relations
Representatives, 612-215-5300
Source: Xcel Energy