
Business UpdateJun 9, 2026, 04:31 PM
American Water Subsidiaries Settle Rate Cases for $24M and $16M Increases
AI Summary
American Water Works Company, Inc. announced that its subsidiaries, California American Water (Cal Am) and Virginia American Water, have filed partial settlement agreements in their respective general rate cases. Cal Am reached a partial settlement with the California Public Utilities Commission's Public Advocates Office, agreeing to $24 million in incremental annualized revenue for 2027, a reduction from its initial request. Virginia American Water settled with the Virginia State Corporation Commission staff and intervenors for a $16 million annualized revenue increase, also below its initial request. Both settlements are driven by significant capital investments in infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- California American Water to receive $24M annualized revenue in 2027 from partial settlement.
- Virginia American Water settlement agrees to $16M annualized revenue increase.
- Cal Am's requested revenue increase was $43M for 2027; settlement is $24M.
- Virginia American Water sought $22M annualized revenue increase; settlement is $16M.
- Cal Am's settlement includes enhanced customer assistance program discounts.
- Virginia American Water's ROE agreed at 9.75% and equity at 51.79% for future filings.
- Cal Am's capital investments planned from 2025-2028 total approximately $750M.
- Virginia American Water capital investments planned from May 2025-April 2027 total $115M.
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