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American Water Works AWKAmerican Water Works said the KPSC issued on December 16, 2025 a final order approving base rate adjustments requested in Kentucky American Water's general rate case filed on May 16, 2025. The approved annualized increase in water system revenues is $18.2 million, excluding infrastructure surcharges of $9.9 million.
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AI summaryAmerican Water Works said the KPSC issued on December 16, 2025 a final order approving base rate adjustments requested in Kentucky American Water's general rate case filed on May 16, 2025. The approved annualized increase in water system revenues is $18.2 million, excluding infrastructure surcharges of $9.9 million.
The company said the order is based on an authorized return on equity (ROE) of 9.70%, an authorized rate base of $667.0 million, and a capital structure with a common equity component of 52.26% and a non-equity component of 47.74%. Under the last rate case, effective May 3, 2024, the authorized ROE was 9.70%, the rate base was $489.4 million, and the common equity component was 52.22%.
The company said the order terminated the Qualified Infrastructure Program (QIP) rider and included the QIP's costs and investments in approved base rates. The company cited approximately $212 million of capital investments completed and planned from February 2025 through December 2026 as the main driver of the requested annualized revenue increase.
The company said the new rates are effective as of December 16, 2025. According to Kentucky American Water's press release, the average monthly bill for residential customers using an average of 3,900 gallons per month will increase by approximately $2.
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Kentucky American Water Final Order Approves General Rate Increase
American Water Works said the KPSC issued on December 16, 2025 a final order approving base rate adjustments requested in Kentucky American Water's general rate case filed on May 16, 2025. The approved annualized increase in water system revenues is $18.2 million, excluding infrastructure surcharges of $9.9 million.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Approved ROE of 9.70% and Rate Base of $667.0 million
The company said the order is based on an authorized return on equity (ROE) of 9.70%, an authorized rate base of $667.0 million, and a capital structure with a common equity component of 52.26% and a non-equity component of 47.74%. Under the last rate case, effective May 3, 2024, the authorized ROE was 9.70%, the rate base was $489.4 million, and the common equity component was 52.22%.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
QIP Rider Terminated and $212 million in Capital Investment
The company said the order terminated the Qualified Infrastructure Program (QIP) rider and included the QIP's costs and investments in approved base rates. The company cited approximately $212 million of capital investments completed and planned from February 2025 through December 2026 as the main driver of the requested annualized revenue increase.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
New Rates Effective Date and Residential Monthly Bill Change
The company said the new rates are effective as of December 16, 2025. According to Kentucky American Water's press release, the average monthly bill for residential customers using an average of 3,900 gallons per month will increase by approximately $2.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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