Xcel Energy elects Peter Carter, Delta Air Lines president, to board of directors

XCEL ENERGY INC

Peter Carter, 63, elected to Xcel Energy board effective July 29, 2026.
Carter has served as President of Delta Air Lines since April 2026; previously EVP and Chief Legal Officer.
Board size increased from 10 to 11; Carter will serve on Audit and Governance, Compensation and Nominating committees.
Carter is independent and will receive standard non-employee director compensation, prorated to the 2027 annual meeting.

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Peter Carter

Director

XEL · XCEL ENERGY INC

Effective: 2026-07-29
Filed: July 29, 2026, 9:23 AM ET

On July 29, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Xcel Energy Inc. (“Xcel Energy”) elected Peter Carter, 63, to begin serving on the Board effective immediately for a term expiring at the Xcel Energy 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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Peter Carter was elected as Director at XCEL ENERGY INC.

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Role: Director

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On July 29, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Xcel Energy Inc. (“Xcel Energy”) elected Peter Carter, 63, to begin serving on the Board effective immediately for a term expiring at the Xcel Energy 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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