- Approved capital structure for each year: 50.0% long-term debt and 50.0% common equity.
- Return on Equity (ROE): Fixed at 9.5% for all three years.
- Cost of Long-Term Debt:
- Year 1: 4.806%
- Year 2: 4.863%
- Year 3: 4.936%
- Overall Rate of Return:
- Year 1: 7.15%
- Year 2: 7.18%
- Year 3: 7.22%
- Average Rate Base:
- Year 1: \$328.0 million
- Year 2: \$369.6 million
- Year 3: \$410.7 million
Note: The Year 1 rate base represents an increase of \$80.7 million since the last rate case.
These metrics are critical for understanding the Company’s regulated earnings capacity and the impact of approved rates on both equity and debt holders.
- Common Stock Trading Symbol: NWN
- Exchange: New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
