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Commission Determines Interim  Rate Increase for Xcel Energy’s Natural Gas Rate Request

December 15, 2009

Docket No. G-002/GR-09-1153

On November 12, 2009, Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy (Xcel) filed a general rate case with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting an increase in its rates for natural gas service of approximately $16.2 million, or 2.8% over existing rates. Minnesota state law provides for a utility to receive an interim rate increase while the rate case is pending.

At a meeting on December 15, 2009, the Commission voted to grant Xcel gas an interim increase of about $11.1 million, or 1.9% over existing rates, beginning on January 11, 2010. If the final increase granted by the Commission is less than the interim increase, Xcel must refund the difference to customers. A final Commission decision is due by December 13, 2010.

Several public hearings will be held around the state where members of the public are encouraged to comment on the proposed rate increase request. Notice of the locations, dates, and time of the public hearings will be sent to customers with their utility bills and published in local newspapers. The public may also provide written comments to the Commission at:

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 350
Saint Paul, MN 55101-2147

consumer.puc@state.mn.us

Important Note: comments will be made available to the public on the Commission’s web site, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The Commission does not edit or delete personal identifying information from submissions.