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accession: "0000072903-24-000194"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XEL"
cik: "0000072903"
company_name: "XCEL ENERGY INC"
filed_at: "2024-10-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T13:30:00.794213+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# PSCo files electric plan with 5-14 GW need; CPUC approves $135M natural gas rate increase

## Summary
- PSCo filed Colorado electric resource plan with 7% base and 3% low sales CAGR through 2031.
- Plan forecasts 5-14 GW new generation need; CPUC decision expected fall 2025, solicitation early 2026.
- CPUC completed Colorado natural gas rate case deliberations; estimated $135M annual revenue increase (vs $171M requested).
- CPUC set ROE range 9.2%-9.5%, equity ratio 52%-55%, denied decoupling; includes $15M accelerated depreciation.
- Xcel Energy reaffirms 2024 ongoing EPS guidance $3.50-$3.60.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000072903-24-000194
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XEL
- cik: 0000072903
- company_name: XCEL ENERGY INC
- filed_at: 2024-10-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000194/0000072903-24-000194-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000194/xel-20241015.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000072903-24-000194.txt

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