MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) today declared a
quarterly dividend on its common stock of 27 cents per share. The
dividends are payable April 20, 2013, to shareholders of record on March
21, 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 Inc.