4 1 edgar.txt FORM 4 - 11-29-2002 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 4 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ( ) Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instructions 1(b). 1. Name and Address of Reporting Person Cathy J. Hart 800 Nicollet Mall MN, Minneapolis 55402 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) 3. IRS or Social Security Number of Reporting Person (Voluntary) 4. Statement for Month/Year 11/29/2002 5. If Amendment, Date of Original (Month/Year) 6. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable) ( ) Director ( ) 10% Owner (X) Officer (give title below) ( ) Other (specify below) Vice President and Secretary 7. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line) (X) Form filed by One Reporting Person ( ) Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Explanation of Responses: 1. Includes 54.22 shares of stock acquired pursuant to reinvestment of dividends. 2. Balance as of October 1, 2002.

HART CATHY J 4