Xcel Energy Makes Gains on Higher Electric Margins, Plans NOx-Control Project at Amarillo Plant

SUGAR LAND--April 30, 2010--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Xcel Energy Incorporated (NYSE:XEL) (Minneapolis, Minnesota) recently reported earnings for the first quarter of 2010. The company's operating income was up 8.9%, rising from $370.8 million to $403.7 million. Industrial Info is tracking more than $1.2 billion of Xcel projects. Included in these projects is the estimated $18 million NOx emissions control upgrade for Unit 1 of the Harrington Power Station in Amarillo, Texas.