MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) today declared a
quarterly dividend on its common stock of 28 cents per share. The
dividends are payable October 20, 2013, to shareholders of record on
September 19, 2013.
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
Investor Relations
Paul Johnson,
612-215-4535
or
Xcel Energy Media Representatives, 612-215-5300
www.xcelenergy.com
Source: Xcel Energy