Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Xcel Energy Inc. management will present to fixed income investors in Boston and New York on Feb. 25, 2009. Management plans to update investors on the company's operations and reiterate 2009 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per diluted share. In addition, management will reaffirm Xcel Energy Inc.'s safe, secure and growing dividend.

Interested investors may access the presentation slides at the following URL:

http://www.xcelenergy.com

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