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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM NEW CENTURY
ENERGIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30, 2000 AND
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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