Xcel subsidiary PSCo wins CPUC backing for $157 million Colorado electric rate hike

• Public Service Company of Colorado won a CPUC verbal ruling backing most terms of a settlement in its electric rate case.
• Settlement terms point to a $157 million revenue increase, excluding rider roll-ins, equal to a 4.4% rise.
• Allowed ROE set at 9.3% with a 54.5% equity ratio, down from the original 9.8% ROE request.
• Rates expected to take effect Aug. 29, 2026, following a written CPUC decision.

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