Xcel Energy Foundation Donates to the American Red Cross to Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#corporateresponsibility–Today Xcel Energy announced a donation of $100,000 to the American Red
Cross to assist with Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery efforts. The
company is making the contribution through the Xcel Energy Foundation, a
non-profit organization.

“The heartbreaking devastation has moved all of us. Lives have been
lost, communities destroyed and families displaced. At times like this,
it’s important to lend a hand to our neighbors on the Gulf Coast,” said
Ben Fowke, Xcel Energy chairman, president and CEO. “The American Red
Cross is working around the clock to help people in need, and we are
pleased to make a contribution to these essential relief efforts.”

Xcel Energy is committed to serving our communities and helping
neighbors in need. The company is encouraging employees to donate to
charities that are involved in hurricane relief efforts and will match
those contribution dollars within its employee giving program.

The American Red Cross is accepting donations on
its website or text ‘HARVEY’ to 90999 to donate $10 to the American
Red Cross.

Power restoration is an essential part of disaster recovery efforts.
Xcel Energy is part of the electric industry’s mutual assistance network
and is ready to provide restoration support in the affected region if
needed.

About the Xcel Energy Foundation
The Foundation overseas
charitable activities at Xcel Energy. In 2016, the Foundation
distributed more than $3.9 million in grants to non-profits and
contributed a combined total of approximately $14 million for our
communities.

About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) provides the
energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western
and Midwestern states. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company is an
industry leader in responsibly reducing carbon emissions and producing
and delivering clean energy solutions from a variety of renewable
sources at competitive prices. For more information, visit
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