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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000072903-24-000167"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XEL"
cik: "0000072903"
company_name: "XCEL ENERGY INC"
filed_at: "2024-07-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T21:35:40.583235+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Xcel Energy subsidiary faces $99M-$80M adjustments in CO gas rate case; staff opposes deferral

## Summary
- PSCo initially sought $171M rate increase; staff proposes $72M, UCA $91M.
- Staff recommends 8.89% ROE and 52% equity ratio; UCA 9.20% ROE and 51.4%.
- Staff and UCA oppose deferral to Feb 2025; propose Nov 1, 2024 effective date.
- CPUC decision expected Q4 2024; rebuttal Aug 15, hearing Sept 4-12.
- Xcel Energy reaffirms 2024 GAAP/ongoing EPS guidance of $3.50-$3.60.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000072903-24-000167
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XEL
- cik: 0000072903
- company_name: XCEL ENERGY INC
- filed_at: 2024-07-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000167/0000072903-24-000167-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000167/xel-20240711.htm

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