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EVERSOURCE ENERGY 8-K Report (Jul 15, 2004)

Filed July 15, 2004For Securities:ES

Summary

Eversource Energy (ES), through its subsidiary Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH), has filed a significant settlement agreement with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) regarding its Delivery Service rate case. This settlement, if approved, proposes an annual increase in PSNH's distribution and transmission rates of $3.5 million effective October 1, 2004, followed by an additional $10 million annually effective June 1, 2005, for a total annual increase of $13.5 million. This is a reduction from PSNH's initial request for a $21 million annual increase. The NHPUC is scheduled to review this settlement in hearings during the first week of August 2004. This development is crucial for investors as it pertains to the regulated revenue stream of a key subsidiary. The approved rate increase will impact PSNH's future earnings. Investors should monitor the NHPUC's decision closely, as it could differ from the proposed settlement. The filing also includes forward-looking statements, cautioning that actual results may vary due to various market, regulatory, and economic factors.

Key Highlights

  • 1Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH) filed a settlement for its Delivery Service rate case with the NHPUC on July 14, 2004.
  • 2The settlement proposes a total annual rate increase of $13.5 million, phased in over two stages.
  • 3The initial increase is $3.5 million annually, effective October 1, 2004.
  • 4A further incremental increase of $10 million annually becomes effective June 1, 2005.
  • 5The proposed total increase is lower than PSNH's initial request of $21 million annually.
  • 6The NHPUC will consider the settlement in hearings scheduled for the first week of August 2004.
  • 7The filing includes standard forward-looking statements and risk factor disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces that Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH), a subsidiary of Eversource Energy, has filed a settlement agreement with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) concerning its Delivery Service rate case. This settlement, if approved, will lead to an increase in PSNH's electricity distribution and transmission rates.

The settlement proposes a total annual rate increase of $13.5 million. An initial $3.5 million increase is planned for October 1, 2004, and an additional $10 million increase is set to take effect on June 1, 2005. This phased approach brings the total annual impact to $13.5 million.

Yes, the settlement's proposed total annual increase of $13.5 million is significantly lower than the $21 million annual increase that PSNH had initially sought, effective February 1, 2004.

The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) will review the settlement agreement during hearings scheduled for the first week of August 2004. The final approval and any potential modifications will depend on the NHPUC's decision.