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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part IItem 1 BusinessItem 1A Risk FactorsItem 1B Unresolved Staff CommentsItem 2 PropertiesItem 3 Legal ProceedingsItem 4 Mine Safety DisclosuresPart IIItem 5 Market For Registrant S Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases Of Equity SecuritiesItem 6 Selected Financial DataItem 7 Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary DataItem 9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureItem 9A Controls and ProceduresItem 9B Other InformationPart IIIItem 10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate GovernanceItem 11 Executive CompensationItem 12 Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder MattersItem 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director IndependenceItem 14 Principal Accountant Fees and ServicesPart IVItem 15 Exhibits, Financial Statement SchedulesItem 16 Form 10-k Summary

Exhibits

3.01* Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Xcel Energy Inc., as filed on May 18, 2012 (Exhibit 3.01 to Form 8-K dated May 16, 2012 (file no. 001-03034)). 3.02* Bylaws of Xcel Energy Inc., as amended on Feb. 17, 2016 (Exhibit3.01 to Form8-K dated Feb. 18, 2016 (file no. 001-03034)). 4.01* Indenture dated Dec. 1, 2000, between Xcel Energy Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee.(Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K (file no. 001-03034) dated Dec. 14, 2000). 4.02* Supplemental Indenture No. 3 dated June1, 2006 between Xcel Energy Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 6.5percent Senior Notes, Seriesdue 2036 (Exhibit4.01 to Current Report on Form8-K (file no.001-03034) dated June6, 2006). 4.03* Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of Jan. 1, 2008, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee (Exhibit4.01 to Form8-K (file no. 001-03034) dated Jan.16, 2008). 4.04* Replacement Capital Covenant, dated Jan.16, 2008 (Exhibit4.03 to Form8-K (file no. 001-03034) dated Jan.16, 2008). 4.05* Supplemental Indenture No. 5 dated as of May 1, 2010 between Xcel Energy Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, creating $550 million principal amount of 4.70 percent Senior Notes, Series due May 15, 2020 (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K (file no. 001-03034) dated May 10, 2010). 4.06* Supplemental Indenture No. 6 dated as of Sept. 1, 2011 between Xcel Energy Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, creating $250 million principal amount of 4.80 percent Senior Notes, Series due Sept. 15, 2041(Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K dated Sept. 12, 2011 (file no. 001-03034)). 4.07* Supplemental Indenture No. 8 dated as of June 1, 2015 between Xcel Energy Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, creating $250 million aggregate principal amount of 1.20 percent Senior Notes, Series due June 1, 2017 and $250 million aggregate principal amount of 3.30 percent Senior Notes, Series due June 1, 2025. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K dated June 1, 2015 (file no. 001-03034)). 4.08* Supplemental Indenture No. 9, dated as of March 1, 2016, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, with respect to $400 million aggregate principal amount of 2.40 percent Senior Notes, Series due March 15, 2021 (Exhibit 4.02 to Form 8-K dated March 8, 2016 (file no. 001-03034)). 4.09* Supplemental Indenture No. 10, dated as of Dec. 1, 2016, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, creating $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.60 percent Senior Notes, Series due March 15, 2022 and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.35 percent Senior Notes, Series due Dec. 1, 2026 (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K dated Dec. 1, 2016 (file no. 001-03034)). 4.10* Supplemental and Restated Trust Indenture, dated May1, 1988, from NSP-Minnesota to Harris Trust and Savings Bank, as Trustee, providing for the issuance of First Mortgage Bonds.Supplemental Indentures between NSP-Minnesota and said Trustee, dated as follows: 4.11* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated June1, 1995, creating $250 million principal amount of 7.125percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due July1, 2025. 4.12* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated March1, 1998, creating $150 million principal amount of 6.5percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due March1, 2028. 4.14* Indenture, dated July1, 1999, between NSP-Minnesota and Norwest Bank Minnesota, NA, as Trustee, providing for the issuance of Sr. Debt Securities. 4.16* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated July1, 2005 between NSP-Minnesota and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as successor Trustee, creating $250 million principal amount of 5.25percent First Mortgage Bonds, Seriesdue July15, 2035 (Exhibit4.01 to NSP-Minnesota Current Report on Form8-K (file no.001-31387) dated July14, 2005). 4.17* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated May1, 2006 between NSP-Minnesota and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as successor Trustee, creating $400 million principal amount of 6.25percent First Mortgage Bonds, Seriesdue June1, 2036 (Exhibit4.01 to NSP-Minnesota Current Report on Form8-K (file no.001-31387) dated May18, 2006). 4.18* Supplemental Trust Indenture, dated June1, 2007, between NSP-Minnesota and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as successor Trustee (Exhibit4.01 to NSP-Minnesota Form8-K (file no.001-31387) dated June19, 2007). 4.19* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of Nov. 1, 2009 between NSP-Minnesota and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., NA, as successor Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 5.35 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Seriesdue Nov. 1, 2039 (Exhibit4.01 to NSP-Minnesota Form8-K (file no. 001-31387) dated Nov. 16, 2009). 4.20* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of Aug.1, 2010 between NSP-Minnesota and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, as successor Trustee, creating $250 million principal amount of 1.950 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Seriesdue Aug.15, 2015 and $250 million principal amount of 4.850 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Seriesdue Aug.15, 2040 (Exhibit 4.01 to NSP-Minnesota Form 8-K dated Aug. 4, 2010 (file no. 001-31387)). 4.21* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of Aug. 1, 2012 between NSP-Minnesota and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, as successor Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 2.15 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due Aug. 15, 2022 and $500 million principal amount of 3.40 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due Aug. 15, 2042 (Exhibit 4.01 to NSP-Minnesota Form 8-K dated Aug. 13, 2012 (file no. 001-31387)). 4.22* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of May 1, 2013 between NSP-Minnesota and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor Trustee, creating $400 million principal amount of 2.60 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due May 15, 2023 (Exhibit 4.01 to NSP-Minnesota Form 8-K dated May 20, 2013 (file no. 001-31387)). 4.23* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of May 1, 2014 between NSP-Minnesota and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 4.125 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due May 15, 2044. (Exhibit 4.01 to NSP-Minnesota Form 8-K dated May 13, 2014 (file no. 001-31387)). 4.24* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Aug. 1, 2015 between NSP-Minnesota and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 2.20 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due Aug. 15, 2020 and $300 million principal amount of 4.00 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due Aug. 15, 2045 (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of NSP-Minnesota dated Aug. 11, 2015 (file no. 001-31387)). 4.25* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of May 1, 2016 between NSP-Minnesota and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor Trustee, creating $350 million principal amount of 3.600 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due May 15, 2046. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of NSP-Minnesota dated May 31, 2016 (file no. 001-31387)). 4.26* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Sept. 1, 2017 between NSP-Minnesota and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee, creating $600 million principal amount of 3.60 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due Sept. 15, 2047. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of NSP-Minnesota dated Sept. 13, 2017 (file no. 001-31387)). 4.27* Supplemental and Restated Trust Indenture, dated March1, 1991, between NSP-Wisconsin and First Wisconsin Trust company, providing for the issuance of First Mortgage Bonds. 4.29* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated Sept.1, 2003 between NSP-Wisconsin and U.S. Bank National Association, supplementing indentures dated April1, 1947 and March1, 1991 (Exhibit4.05 to Xcel Energy Form10-Q (file no.001-03034) for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2003). 4.30* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of Sept. 1, 2008 between NSP-Wisconsin and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $200 million principal amount of 6.375 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Seriesdue Sept. 1, 2038 (Exhibit4.01 of Form8-K of NSP-Wisconsin dated Sept. 3, 2008 (file no. 001-03140)). 4.31* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of Oct. 1, 2012 between NSP-Wisconsin and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $100 million principal amount of 3.700 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due Oct. 1, 2042 (Exhibit4.01 of Form8-K of NSP-Wisconsin dated Oct. 10, 2012 (file no. 001-03140)). 4.32* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of June 1, 2014 between NSP-Wisconsin and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $100 million principal amount of 3.30 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due June 15, 2024. (Exhibit4.01 of Form8-K of NSP-Wisconsin dated June 23, 2014 (file no. 001-03140)). 4.33* Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of Nov. 1, 2017 between NSP-Wisconsin and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.75 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series due Dec. 1, 2047. (Exhibit 4.01 of Form 8-K of NSP-Wisconsin dated Dec. 4, 2017 (file no. 001-03140)). 4.34* Indenture, dated as of Oct.1, 1993, between PSCo and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as trustee, providing for the issuance of First Collateral Trust Bonds. 4.36* Supplemental Indenture, dated Aug.1, 2007, between PSCo and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as successor Trustee (Exhibit4.01 to PSCo Form8-K (file no. 001-03280) dated Aug.8, 2007). 4.37* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Aug.1, 2008, between PSCo and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 5.80 percent First Mortgage Bonds, SeriesNo.18 due 2018 and $300 million principal amount of 6.50 percent First Mortgage Bonds, SeriesNo.19 due 2038 (Exhibit4.01 of Form8-K of PSCo dated Aug.6, 2008 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.38* Supplemental Indenture dated as of May1, 2009 between PSCo and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $400 million principal amount of 5.125 percent First Mortgage Bonds, SeriesNo.20 due 2019 (Exhibit4.01 of Form8-K of PSCo dated May28, 2009 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.39* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Nov. 1, 2010 between PSCo and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $400 million principal amount of 3.200 percent First Mortgage Bonds, SeriesNo.21 due 2020 (Exhibit4.01 of Form8-K of PSCo dated Nov. 8, 2010 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.40* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Aug. 1, 2011 between PSCo and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $250 million principal amount of 4.75 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 22 due 2041 (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of PSCo dated Aug. 9, 2011 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.41* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Sept. 1, 2012 between PSCo and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 2.25 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 23 due 2022 and $500 million principal amount of 3.60 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 24 due 2042 (Exhibit 4.01 to PSCos Form 8-K dated Sept. 11, 2012 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.42* Supplemental Indenture dated as of March 1, 2013 between PSCo and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $250 million principal amount of 2.50 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 25 due 2023 and $250 million principal amount of 3.95 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 26 due 2043 (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of PSCo dated March 26, 2013 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.43* Supplemental Indenture dated as of March 1, 2014 between PSCo and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 4.30 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 27 due 2044. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of PSCo dated March 10, 2014 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.44* Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 1, 2015 between PSCo and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $250 million principal amount of 2.90 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 28 due 2025. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of PSCo dated May 12, 2015 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.45* Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 1, 2016 between PSCo and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor Trustee, creating $250 million principal amount of 3.55 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 29 due 2046. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of PSCo dated June 13, 2016 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.46* Supplemental Indenture No. 27 dated as of June 1, 2017 between PSCo and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, creating $400 million principal amount of 3.80 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 30 due 2047. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K of PSCo dated June 19, 2017 (file no. 001-03280)). 4.48* Third Supplemental Indenture dated Oct.1, 2003 to the indenture dated Feb.1, 1999 between SPS and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as successor Trustee, creating $100 million principal amount of SeriesC and SeriesD Notes, 6percent due 2033 (Exhibit4.04 to Xcel Energy Form10-Q (file no.001-03034) for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2003). 4.49* Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated Oct.1, 2006 between SPS and The Bank of New York, as successor Trustee (Exhibit4.01 to Form8-K (file no.001-03789) dated Oct.3, 2006). 4.50* Indenture dated as of Aug. 1, 2011 between SPS and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form 8-K dated Aug. 10, 2011 (file no. 001-03789)). 4.51* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Aug. 3, 2011 between SPS and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, creating $200 million principal amount of 4.50 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 1 due 2041 (Exhibit 4.02 to Form 8-K dated Aug. 10, 2011 (file no. 001-03789)). 4.52* Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 1, 2014 between SPS and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor Trustee. (Exhibit 4.03 to SPS Form 8-K dated June 2, 2014 (file no. 001-03789)). 4.53* Supplemental Indenture No. 3 dated as of June 1, 2014 between SPS and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, creating $150 million principal amount of 3.30 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 3 due 2024. (Exhibit 4.02 to SPS Form 8-K dated June 9, 2014 (file no. 001-03789)). 4.54* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Aug. 1, 2016 between SPS and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, creating $300 million principal amount of 3.40 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 4 due 2046. (Exhibit 4.02 to Form 8-K of SPS dated Aug. 12, 2016 (file no. 001-03789)). 4.55* Supplemental Indenture dated as of Aug. 1, 2017 between SPS and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, creating $450 million principal amount of 3.70 percent First Mortgage Bonds, Series No. 5 due 2047. (Exhibit 4.02 to Form 8-K of SPS dated Aug. 9, 2017 (file no. 001-03789)). 10.01*+ Xcel Energy Inc. Nonqualified Pension Plan (2009 Restatement) (Exhibit10.02 to Form10-K of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the year ended Dec.31, 2008). 10.02*+ Xcel Energy Senior Executive Severance and Change-in-Control Policy (2009 Amendment and Restatement) (Exhibit10.05 to Form10-K of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the year ended Dec.31, 2008). 10.03*+ Xcel Energy Inc. Non-Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan as amended and restated Jan.1, 2009 (Exhibit10.08 to Form10-K of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the year ended Dec.31, 2008). 10.05*+ Xcel Energy Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan as amended and restated Jan.1, 2009 (Exhibit10.17 to Form10-K of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the year ended Dec.31, 2008). 10.06*+ Amendment dated Aug.26, 2009 to the Xcel Energy Senior Executive Severance and Change-in-Control Policy (Exhibit10.06 to Form10-Q of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the quarter ended Sept.30, 2009). 10.07*+ Xcel Energy Inc. Executive Annual Incentive Award Plan Formof Restricted Stock Agreement (Exhibit10.08 to Form10-Q of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the quarter ended Sept.30, 2009). 10.08*+ Xcel Energy Inc. Executive Annual Incentive Award Plan (as amended and restated effective Feb. 17, 2010) (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Schedule 14A, Definitive Proxy Statement to Xcel Energy Inc. (file no. 001-03034) dated April 6, 2010). 10.09*+ Xcel Energy Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective Feb. 17, 2010) (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to Schedule 14A, Definitive Proxy Statement to Xcel Energy Inc. (file no. 001-03034) dated April 6, 2010). 10.10*+ Stock Equivalent Plan for Non-Employee Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. as amended and restated effective Feb. 23, 2011 (Appendix A to the Xcel Energy Definitive Proxy Statement (file no. 001-03034) filed April 5, 2011). 10.11*+ Xcel Energy Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (2009 Restatement) (Exhibit 10.07 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2008). 10.12*+ First Amendment effective Nov. 29, 2011 to the Xcel Energy Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (2009 Restatement) (Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011). 10.13*+ Second Amendment dated Oct. 26, 2011 to the Xcel Energy Senior Executive Severance and Change-in-Control Policy (Exhibit 10.18 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011). 10.14*+ First Amendment dated Feb. 20, 2013 to the Xcel Energy Inc. Executive Annual Incentive Award Plan (as amended and restated effective Feb. 17, 2010) (Exhibit 10.01 to Form 10-Q of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013). 10.15*+ Fourth Amendment dated Feb. 20, 2013 to the Xcel Energy Senior Executive Severance and Change-in-Control Policy (Exhibit 10.02 to Form 10-Q of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013). 10.16*+ First Amendment dated May 21, 2013 to the Xcel Energy Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective Feb. 17, 2010) (Exhibit 10.21 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2013). 10.17*+ Second Amendment dated May 21, 2013 to the Xcel Energy Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (2009 Restatement) (Exhibit 10.22 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2013). 10.18*+ Xcel Energy Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan Form of Long-Term Incentive Award Agreement (Exhibit 10.23 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2013). 10.19*+ Xcel Energy Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to Schedule 14A, Definitive Proxy Statement to Xcel Energy Inc. (file no. 001-03034) dated April 6, 2015). 10.20*+ Stock Equivalent Program for Non-Employee Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (As First Effective May 20, 2015) under the Xcel Energy Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan. (Exhibit 10.02 to Form 8-K of Xcel Energy, dated May 26, 2015 (file no. 001-03034). 10.21*+ Form of Xcel Energy Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan Award Agreement and Award Terms and Conditions (Restricted Stock Units and Performance Share Units) under the Xcel Energy Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan. (Exhibit 10.03 to Form 8-K of Xcel Energy, dated May 26, 2015 (file no. 001-03034). 10.22*+ Xcel Energy Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Award Agreement (Exhibit 10.28 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015). 10.23*+ Xcel Energy Inc. Executive Annual Incentive Award Sub-plan pursuant to the Xcel Energy Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.29 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015). 10.24*+ Fifth Amendment dated May 3, 2016 to the Xcel Energy Senior Executive Severance and Change-in-Control Policy (Exhibit 10.01 to Form 10-Q of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the quarter ended June 30, 2016). 10.25* Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2016 among Xcel Energy Inc., as Borrower, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Barclays Bank Plc, as Syndication Agents, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Documentation Agents. (Exhibit 99.01 to Form 8-K of Xcel Energy dated June 20, 2016 (file no. 001-03034)). 10.26*+ Third Amendment dated Sept. 30, 2016 to the Xcel Energy Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (2009 Restatement) (Exhibit 10.01 to Form 10-Q of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016). 10.27*+ Form of Xcel Energy, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan Award Agreement and Award Terms and Conditions (Restricted Stock Units and Performance Share Units) under the Xcel Energy Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.27 to Form 10-K of Xcel Energy (file no. 001-03034) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2016). 10.28*+ Fourth Amendment to the Xcel Energy Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (2009 Restatement) (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q of Xcel Energy for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017 (file no. 001-03034)). 10.29* 364-Day Term Loan Agreement dated as of Dec. 5, 2017 among Xcel Energy Inc., as Borrower, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Administrative Agent (Exhibit 99.01 to Form 8-K of Xcel Energy dated Dec. 5, 2017 (file no. 001-03034)). 10.30*+ Sixth Amendment dated Feb. 22, 2018 to the Xcel Energy Senior Executive Severance and Change-in-Control Policy. 10.31* Restated Interchange Agreement dated Jan.16, 2001 between NSP-Wisconsin and NSP-Minnesota (Exhibit10.01 to NSP-Wisconsin FormS-4 (file no.333-112033) dated Jan.21, 2004). 10.32* Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2016 among NSP-Minnesota, as Borrower, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Barclays Bank Plc, as Syndication Agents, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Documentation Agents. (Exhibit 99.02 to Form 8-K of Xcel Energy dated June 20, 2016 (file no. 001-03034)). 10.33* Restated Interchange Agreement dated Jan.16, 2001 between NSP-Wisconsin and NSP-Minnesota (Exhibit10.01 to FormS-4 (file no.333-112033) dated Jan.21, 2004). 10.34* Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2016 among NSP-Wisconsin, as Borrower, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Barclays Bank Plc, as Syndication Agents, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Documentation Agents. (Exhibit 99.05 to Form 8-K of Xcel Energy dated June 20, 2016 (file no. 001-03034)). 10.35* Proposed Settlement Agreement excerpts, as filed with the CPUC (Exhibit99.02 to Form8-K of Xcel Energy (file no.001-03034) dated Dec.3, 2004). 10.36* Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2016 among PSCo, as Borrower, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Barclays Bank Plc, as Syndication Agents, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Documentation Agents. (Exhibit 99.03 to Form 8-K of Xcel Energy dated June 20, 2016 (file no. 001-03034)). 10.37* Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2016 among SPS, as Borrower, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Barclays Bank Plc, as Syndication Agents, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Documentation Agents. (Exhibit 99.04 to Form 8-K of Xcel Energy dated June 20, 2016 (file no. 001-03034)). 12.01 Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. 21.01 Subsidiaries of Xcel EnergyInc. 23.01 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 24.01 Powers of Attorney. 31.01 Principal Executive Officers certification pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section1350, as adopted pursuant to Section302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.02 Principal Financial Officers certification pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section1350, as adopted pursuant to Section302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.01 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section1350, as adopted pursuant to Section906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 99.01 Statement pursuant to Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.