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Regulatory rate approvals that enable ~$147m in investment recovery directly improve rate base and allowed returns, a key earnings and cash-flow driver for a regulated utility like BKH; historically, such updates support multiples and dividend capacity, though pace and scope of approvals across states matter for full-year impact.
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Black Hills Corp said Arkansas PSC approved new rates for its natural gas utility, enabling recovery of about $147 million of investments since the 2023 filing and ongoing costs to serve more than 189,000 customers in 100+ communities. The decision strengthens the utility's rate base and provides clearer near-term earnings visibility, potentially boosting cash flow and financial resilience.
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