Exhibit 23.02
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Northern States Power Company Form S-8 Registration Statement of our report on New Century Energies, Inc. dated February 23, 1999, included in New Century Energies, Inc. and subsidiaries Combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, and to all references to our Firm included in this Registration Statement.
| /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP |