Xcel Energy settles Colorado rate case for $225M increase, reaffirms 2026 guidance

Filed June 3, 2026 · Period ending June 2, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  Public Service Company of Colorado filed settlement for $225M revenue increase (6.3%), down from $356M originally requested. Agreement includes 9.3% return on equity, below initial 9.8% request. Settlement is non-unanimous with opposition from consumer advocates.

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  Company reaffirmed 2026 earnings guidance of $4.04-$4.16 per share despite lower settlement amount, indicating terms align with management's financial expectations.

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  Colorado regulators will hold hearings in June 2026 with final decision and rate implementation expected in Q3 2026. Settlement includes performance framework for Comanche Unit 3 coal facility through 2029.

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