regulatory
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
OPUC approves NW Natural rate case with $20.7M revenue increase, effective Oct 31
Northwest Natural Holding Co
- Final order on Oct 24 approves stipulations; revenue increase of $20.7M over existing rates.
- Original request was $59.4M; stipulation set $21.3M; final adjusted down for capital projects.
- Average rate base $2.27B, up $180.1M since last case; new rates effective Oct 31, 2025.
- Approved ROE of 9.5%, capital structure 50% equity/50% debt, overall cost of capital 7.12%.
- OPUC rejected proposals by CUB and Coalition; resolves regulatory litigation.
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