Rhode Island Energy wins $44.1 million electric, $93.7 million gas annual rate hikes in RIPUC decision

• Rhode Island regulators set new base distribution rates for PPL’s Rhode Island Energy, authorizing $44.1 million electric revenue growth.
• Gas rates allow $93.7 million in annual revenue growth; return on equity set at 9.28% with a 48/52 debt-to-equity structure.
• New rates take effect Sept. 1, 2026; a final written order is expected in coming weeks, with appeal rights preserved.
• Hold-harmless plan revised to about $170 million in customer bill credits, roughly $11 million more than proposed; credits run Oct. 2026-Sept. 2027.
• PPL reaffirmed its 2026 ongoing earnings-per-share outlook and long-term earnings growth targets.

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