Xcel Energy Files for Electric Rate Increase in South Dakota

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Xcel Energy Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Northern States Power Company (NSP-Minnesota), filed a request with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on June 30, 2025, for a net annual electric rate increase of $44 million, or 15%. The proposed rate increase would result in an average annual residential bill increase of 3% over the period from 2016 to 2026.

The filing is based on a 2024 historic test year, a requested return on equity of 10.3%, and a rate base of approximately $1.2 billion. NSP-Minnesota has requested rates to begin on January 1, 2026, if approved as filed.

Certain information in the Current Report on Form 8-K is forward-looking and involves risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may vary materially from management expectations due to factors such as operational safety, commodity risks, rising energy prices, qualified employee workforce, and changes in regulation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Xcel Energy Inc.'s subsidiary, Northern States Power Company (NSP-Minnesota), filed a request for a net annual electric rate increase of $44 million (15%) with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.
  • The proposed rate increase would result in an average annual residential bill increase of 3% over the period from 2016 to 2026.
  • The filing is based on a 2024 historic test year, a requested return on equity of 10.3%, and a rate base of approximately $1.2 billion.
  • NSP-Minnesota has requested rates to begin on January 1, 2026, if approved as filed.
  • Certain information in the Current Report on Form 8-K is forward-looking and involves risks, uncertainties, and assumptions.
  • Actual results may vary materially from management expectations due to factors such as operational safety, commodity risks, and changes in regulation.

Statistics:

  • Proposed net annual electric rate increase: $44 million (15%)
  • Requested return on equity: 10.3%
  • Rate base: approximately $1.2 billion
  • Average annual residential bill increase: 3% over the period from 2016 to 2026
  • Proposed rate effective date: January 1, 2026

Sources:

  • United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549: http://www.sec.gov
  • XCEL ENERGY INC. (Registrant Name: Xcel Energy Inc.) (Registrant CIK: 000103344) - EXTRACT OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS - CURRENT COMPANY OFFICERS, http://www.sec.gov
  • XCEL ENERGY INC. (Registrant Name: Xcel Energy Inc.) (Registrant CIK: 000103344) - EXTRACT OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS - CURRENT COMPANY OFFICERS, http://www.sec.gov
  • XCEL ENERGY INC. (Registrant Name: Xcel Energy Inc.) (Registrant CIK: 000103344) - 10-K, http://www.sec.gov