Xcel Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) to accelerate the delivery of generation resources to serve large load customers, including data centers.

This MOU represents an expansion of a long-standing commercial relationship between Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy. The parties expect to support existing and new large load opportunities across Xcel Energy’s service territories through improved collaboration on generation, storage and associated transmission investments. This will enable both companies to better anticipate system needs, rapidly assess where large customer demand intersects with available grid and power assets, streamline development timelines, and advance innovative grid technologies for the benefit of all Xcel Energy customers. Xcel Energy expects this agreement will allow it to increase the data center demand that it can serve through the 2030s. Importantly, Xcel Energy is committed to ensuring that its existing customers benefit from new, large loads on its systems and that data centers pay their fair share.

A word from Bob Frenzel, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy: “Working with the right partners is critical to deliver on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet increased energy demand in our communities. This collaboration will align two of the best development teams in the industry to deliver reliable and affordable power for all Xcel Energy customers.”

Key commercial terms have been agreed to in the MOU and a formal joint development agreement is expected to be executed in the coming months. Any future projects would be subject to negotiation, agreement on definitive terms, and applicable regulatory approvals.

A word from John Ketchum, chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy: “Across the country, energy demand from data centers, advanced manufacturing, and other large load customers is accelerating rapidly. This MOU reflects our shared commitment to proactively plan for that growth, using NextEra Energy’s leading digital tools to explore scalable, cost-effective and quick to deploy energy solutions that will also help ensure customers have access to cost-effective energy today and in the future.”

About NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility, which provides reliable electricity to approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns one of the largest energy infrastructure development companies in the U.S., NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy and battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

About Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider, dedicated to serving millions of customers with excellence. We make energy work better for customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar — delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient and sustainable energy.

We are committed to leading the clean energy transition, meeting our customers’ need for more, cleaner power, while keeping bills as low as possible. Because the people we serve depend on us to power their lives.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, we work every day to generate and distribute electricity and gas to customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow us on X and Facebook.

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