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accession: "0000922224-26-000048"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PPL"
cik: "0000922224"
company_name: "PPL Corp"
filed_at: "2026-08-27T20:12:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-27T20:13:06.257848+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Rhode Island regulators approve rate hikes for PPL's Narragansett unit; reaffirms guidance

## Summary
- RIPUC approves $44.1M electric and $93.7M gas annual revenue increases for Rhode Island Energy, effective Sep 1, 2026.
- ROE set at 9.275% with 48% debt/52% equity; second rate year not approved.
- Hold Harmless Commitment alternative: ~$170M total bill credits (up ~$11M) from Oct 2026-Sep 2027.
- PPL reaffirms 2026 ongoing EPS forecast and long-term earnings growth targets.
- RIE and parties retain right to appeal; final written order expected in coming weeks.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000922224-26-000048
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PPL
- cik: 0000922224
- company_name: PPL Corp
- filed_at: 2026-08-27T20:12:14+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/922224/000092222426000048/0000922224-26-000048-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/922224/000092222426000048/ppl-20260827.htm

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