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Case for higher common equity ratios in electric utilities

Journal Article · · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6666218
It is the thesis of this article that while returns on common equity earned by regulated utility companies need to rise, higher common equity ratios are essential to offset increased business risk and afford higher interest coverages. The authors propose that regulators and utilities cooperate in a plan to achieve higher common equity ratios and that utility rate-case emphasis shift back to fundamental issues of coverage and capitalization ratios. 5 figures, 1 table.
Research Organization:
Brooks and Harris, Storrs, CT
OSTI ID:
6666218
Journal Information:
Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 110:5; ISSN PUFNA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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