EX-99.03 re the use of Arthur Andersen Audit Firm

EX-99.03 9 c68394ex99-03.htm EXHIBIT RE THE USE OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN AUDIT FIRM EX-99.03 re the use of Arthur Andersen Audit Firm

Exhibit 99.03

March 29, 2002

United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

Arthur Andersen LLP has represented to Xcel Energy Inc. that its audit was subject to Andersen’s quality control system for the U.S. accounting and auditing practice to provide reasonable assurance that the engagement was conducted in compliance with professional standards and that there was appropriate continuity of Andersen personnel working on the audit and availability of national office consultation. Availability of personnel at foreign affiliates of Andersen is not relevant to this audit.

/s/ Edward J. McIntyre

Edward J. McIntyre
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer