regulatory
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
CPUC proposed decision authorizes $92.3M (2026), $50.8M (2027), $52.4M (2028) revenue increases for Cal Water
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP
- The PD authorizes additional revenues of $92.3M (11.1% increase) in 2026, $50.8M (5.5%) in 2027, and $52.4M (5.4%) in 2028.
- PD does not authorize decoupling request but reauthorizes Monterey-Style Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism and water production cost balancing accounts.
- Establishes a sales reconciliation mechanism allowing annual adjustments to sales forecasts; approves rate design expected to better recover fixed costs regardless of sales.
- The CPUC is expected to adopt a final decision at its April 30, 2026 meeting; written comments due by April 2, 2026.