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American Water Works AWKThe company said the PaPUC approved, in an order dated July 22, 2024, an annualized increase of $99.3 million in Pennsylvania American Water's water and wastewater system revenues. The figure excludes $20 million of previously recovered infrastructure surcharges.
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AI summaryThe company said the PaPUC approved, in an order dated July 22, 2024, an annualized increase of $99.3 million in Pennsylvania American Water's water and wastewater system revenues. The figure excludes $20 million of previously recovered infrastructure surcharges.
The company said the PaPUC's approval was based on an authorized return on equity of 9.45%, an authorized rate base of $5,823.8 million, a common equity ratio of 55.30% and a long-term debt ratio of 44.70%. It said the rate base reflects about $1 billion in capital investments to be made through mid-2025.
The company said new rates take effect on August 7, 2024, while wastewater rates for 2 recently acquired systems, including the City of York, will take effect in the first half of 2025 under the terms of the acquisition agreements. It said acquisitions still pending, including the Butler Area Sewer Authority acquisition, were excluded from the approved base rates.
The company said Pennsylvania American Water's proposed income-based monthly bill discount program was expanded to customers between 151 and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), adding about 55,000 customers who become eligible for discounted service. The PaPUC also began an investigation into water service and water quality issues in the Northeastern service territory.
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Pennsylvania Rate Increase Approval Details
The company said the PaPUC approved, in an order dated July 22, 2024, an annualized increase of $99.3 million in Pennsylvania American Water's water and wastewater system revenues. The figure excludes $20 million of previously recovered infrastructure surcharges.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Approved Return on Equity and Rate Base
The company said the PaPUC's approval was based on an authorized return on equity of 9.45%, an authorized rate base of $5,823.8 million, a common equity ratio of 55.30% and a long-term debt ratio of 44.70%. It said the rate base reflects about $1 billion in capital investments to be made through mid-2025.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Timing of New Rates and Exclusions
The company said new rates take effect on August 7, 2024, while wastewater rates for 2 recently acquired systems, including the City of York, will take effect in the first half of 2025 under the terms of the acquisition agreements. It said acquisitions still pending, including the Butler Area Sewer Authority acquisition, were excluded from the approved base rates.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Expanded Customer Assistance and PaPUC Investigation
The company said Pennsylvania American Water's proposed income-based monthly bill discount program was expanded to customers between 151 and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), adding about 55,000 customers who become eligible for discounted service. The PaPUC also began an investigation into water service and water quality issues in the Northeastern service territory.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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