 MINNEAPOLIS--BUSINESS WIRE--The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. NASDAQ: XEL today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 45.75 cents per share. The dividends are payable October 20, 2021, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2021. Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.7 million electricity custom 