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Xcel Energy XELThe company said its subsidiary PSCo filed a request on January 2024 with the CPUC to increase retail natural gas rates by $171 million, or about 9.5% on the average residential customer bill. The request is based on a 2023 test year, a 10.25% ROE, a 55% equity ratio and a retail rate base of $4.2 billion.
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AI summaryThe company said its subsidiary PSCo filed a request on January 2024 with the CPUC to increase retail natural gas rates by $171 million, or about 9.5% on the average residential customer bill. The request is based on a 2023 test year, a 10.25% ROE, a 55% equity ratio and a retail rate base of $4.2 billion.
The company disclosed that on July 11, 2024, CPUC Staff and the UCA filed testimony proposing revenue changes of $72 million and $91 million, respectively, against the $171 million requested. Their proposed ROEs were 8.89% and 9.20%, and their equity ratios were 52% and 51.4%.
The company said PSCo proposed deferring collection of the increased rates until February 15, 2025, while Staff and the UCA oppose the deferral and propose November 1, 2024 as the effective date. The company said rebuttal testimony is due Aug. 15, the settlement deadline is Aug. 27, the evidentiary hearing is set for Sept. 4-12, and a CPUC decision is expected in Q4 2024.
The company said it reaffirmed its 2024 GAAP and ongoing earnings per share guidance of $3.50 to $3.60 per share. The company said the guidance is based on several key assumptions, including constructive regulatory outcomes.
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Xcel Unit Seeks Colorado Natural Gas Rate Increase
The company said its subsidiary PSCo filed a request on January 2024 with the CPUC to increase retail natural gas rates by $171 million, or about 9.5% on the average residential customer bill. The request is based on a 2023 test year, a 10.25% ROE, a 55% equity ratio and a retail rate base of $4.2 billion.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Proposed Revisions in Staff and UCA Testimony
The company disclosed that on July 11, 2024, CPUC Staff and the UCA filed testimony proposing revenue changes of $72 million and $91 million, respectively, against the $171 million requested. Their proposed ROEs were 8.89% and 9.20%, and their equity ratios were 52% and 51.4%.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Rate Effective Date and Next Steps
The company said PSCo proposed deferring collection of the increased rates until February 15, 2025, while Staff and the UCA oppose the deferral and propose November 1, 2024 as the effective date. The company said rebuttal testimony is due Aug. 15, the settlement deadline is Aug. 27, the evidentiary hearing is set for Sept. 4-12, and a CPUC decision is expected in Q4 2024.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Reaffirms 2024 Earnings Per Share Guidance
The company said it reaffirmed its 2024 GAAP and ongoing earnings per share guidance of $3.50 to $3.60 per share. The company said the guidance is based on several key assumptions, including constructive regulatory outcomes.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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