Xcel subsidiary PSCo wins CPUC backing for $157 million Colorado electric rate hike
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Xcel subsidiary PSCo secured CPUC backing for a $157 million revenue increase, representing a 4.4% rate hike. The settlement allows a 9.3% return on equity with a 54.5% equity ratio, lower than the initial request. Rates are expected to take effect on August 29, 2026, pending a written decision.
- 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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Xcel Energy Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0000072903-26-000160), on August 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here