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American Water Works AWKThe company said the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an order on February 14, 2024 approving Indiana American Water's request to adjust its general base rates. The order approved an annualized increase of $66.3 million in water and wastewater system revenues, excluding previously recovered infrastructure surcharges.
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AI summaryThe company said the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an order on February 14, 2024 approving Indiana American Water's request to adjust its general base rates. The order approved an annualized increase of $66.3 million in water and wastewater system revenues, excluding previously recovered infrastructure surcharges.
The company said the order is based on an authorized return on equity of 9.65%, an authorized rate base of $1,835 million, a common equity ratio of 56.15% and a debt ratio of 43.85%. For rate-setting purposes, the adjustment applied an equity component of 48.19%.
The company said the revenue increase will be phased in over three steps, with $24.9 million included in rates in February 2024, $17.1 million in May 2024 and $24.3 million in May 2025.
The company cited the following as the main drivers of the increase: more than $875 million in water and wastewater system capital investments since the completion of its last rate case through April 30, 2025, higher pension and other OPEB costs, and higher production costs, including chemicals, fuel and power.
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Indiana Commission Issues Rate Increase Order
The company said the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an order on February 14, 2024 approving Indiana American Water's request to adjust its general base rates. The order approved an annualized increase of $66.3 million in water and wastewater system revenues, excluding previously recovered infrastructure surcharges.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Approved Return on Equity and Rate Base
The company said the order is based on an authorized return on equity of 9.65%, an authorized rate base of $1,835 million, a common equity ratio of 56.15% and a debt ratio of 43.85%. For rate-setting purposes, the adjustment applied an equity component of 48.19%.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Schedule for 3-Step Increase
The company said the revenue increase will be phased in over three steps, with $24.9 million included in rates in February 2024, $17.1 million in May 2024 and $24.3 million in May 2025.
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Drivers of Increase Cited by Company
The company cited the following as the main drivers of the increase: more than $875 million in water and wastewater system capital investments since the completion of its last rate case through April 30, 2025, higher pension and other OPEB costs, and higher production costs, including chemicals, fuel and power.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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