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Bill Appicelli

UBS · covers Utilities

Period: Reporting periods mapped to calendar 2024 Q4 – 2026 Q1 (6 quarters).

Questions
73on tracked calls
Challenge rate
0%none of 73 questions
Companies
18questioned at least once
Reporting periods
6with questions

These figures cover the whole profile: every tracked question, all reporting periods.

How to read these numbers

Challenge rate is the share of questions that pushed back, pressed for specifics or questioned management’s assumptions. It describes how questions were asked on the calls tracked here; it does not measure whether any view turned out to be right.

Rounding. Rates are rounded to whole percentages, so a small share can show as 0% even when some questions were challenging. The count beside each rate is exact; “none of N questions” means no question was challenging.

No questions recorded. “—” means there is nothing to calculate: no questions were recorded for that period on the calls tracked here. It does not mean there was no activity.

Fewer than 3 questions. A company-level rate is withheld when fewer than 3 questions were recorded for that company; the questions are still counted everywhere else.

Small samples. Profiles with fewer than 10 questions are marked Limited sample.

Reporting periods. Questions are grouped by the calendar quarter each company’s fiscal reporting period maps to, not by the date of the call. Periods without a calendar mapping are listed separately under their fiscal label.

Questions asked

Grouped by company, most questions first. Open a company to read its questions, newest reporting period first.

Showing 73 of 73 questions from 18 companies

NINiSource8 questions · 4 reporting periods · 0 of 8 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

How is that resonating with the customer base and stakeholders on the political and regulatory front?

Regulation PolicyCost PressureTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Lloyd confirmed model well received by customers and regulators. $124/year real savings plus job creation and community benefits. Positioned as competitive advantage.

how should we think about the resource mix in terms of additional generation to be built versus purchases? And related, how should we think about the incremental earnings benefit?

Capex InvestmentRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Shawn clarified earnings accretion is not linear but project-specific. Bespoke solutions per customer with updates at each deal announcement. Model allows both owned generation and capacity purchases.

Calendar 2025 Q4

Can you maybe explain a little bit around the significance of of senate bill one three and what that could mean for large load customer opportunities in Ohio

Regulation PolicyDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Shawn confirmed no Ohio data center upside in current plan. Working on optimization following December regulatory outcome and new law. Could fold in throughout 2026 without waiting for full plan refresh.

should the expectation be you know, smaller contract sizes moving forward, or any thoughts there of how you guys are are framing out the the size and scale

DemandCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Lloyd declined to disclose specific sizes. Michael emphasized criteria-driven approach: balance sheet maintenance, speed to market, customer benefit. Deal size secondary to capability and contract agreement quality.

Calendar 2025 Q3

is it practical from just a planning perspective to assume that some of this could be stood up within this window of through '33

DemandRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Lloyd directly confirmed additional pipeline opportunities can be realized within 2033 timeframe. Further confirmed it could drive higher EPS upside. Clear two-word affirmation.

if you could speak a little bit to maybe what the return profile or capital structure assumptions are within the GenCo

MarginCapital AllocationTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Shawn confirmed returns above NIPSCO regulated ROE but exact ROE confidential. IURC approved capital structure flexibility. Three financing priorities: 14-16% FFO/debt, safe construction cash flows, maximize shareholder value.

Calendar 2025 Q1

speak to exposure around any potential issues with the IRA as it relates to renewable tax credits and transferability

Regulation PolicyCapital AllocationTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Only Templeton extends beyond 2025. Tax transferability impact limited to 40-60 bps annually. Balance sheet strength cushions any change without altering financing plan.

is it prudent or is it a preferred outcome to have sort of visibility on the declination filing before filing a special contract

Regulation PolicyDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Acknowledged Genco as preferred path but noted multiple mechanisms exist regardless. Highlighted SB 1007 and other alternatives. Genco best meets all stakeholder needs.

PEGPublic Service Enterprise Group7 questions · 3 reporting periods · 0 of 7 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q4

where in the spectrum would those fall? And what types of projects are we talking about there

Capex InvestmentRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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LaRossa identified three buckets above the base plan: PJM transmission, solar-readiness distribution investment, and regulated generation. Cregg emphasized the base plan has no single large project, it is end-of-life replacement work.

what is embedded, you know, in the plan in the six to eight? On that front

Cost PressureMarginTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Cregg described the approach: start with inflationary baseline (3%), then pull back through cost-cutting to 2-2.25%. Labor agreements through 2027 are embedded. LaRossa characterized it as relatively flat with inflation, offset by efficiency gains.

Calendar 2025 Q3

how do you evaluate the framework for that, right? Would this be in terms of evaluating how much generation you potentially would need

Regulation PolicyCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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LaRossa outlined multiple procurement frameworks (BPU auction, FRR) but emphasized all start with answering four fundamental questions: load forecast, reliability targets, emissions profiles, and definition of affordability.

can you maybe just speak to where you see those relative to maybe your fundamental view or at least relative to where the PTC floor is

Revenue GrowthMacroeconomicTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Cregg characterized recent forward curve strength as fundamentally driven by staggering load growth projections and slow supply response. Bullish outlook appears more than temporary, though forwards remain the forwards.

is there an opportunity here in the veto session to push for some legislation that could support this

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LaRossa acknowledged lame-duck legislation is possible based on NJ precedent. Personally would like to see faster state action for both affordability and economic development reasons.

Calendar 2025 Q1

just maybe a little bit more color around what that means. Is that flexibility around being on grid or the timeline

Cloud & AIRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Cregg explained counterparties want regulatory certainty about interconnection rules before finalizing deals. Settlement would provide the best answer as it involves actual participants.

what are you guys seeing on the adoption for demand response

DemandRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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LaRossa noted demand response is limited by PSE&G's predominantly residential profile. Programs focus on thermostat management and energy efficiency rather than industrial curtailment.

VSTVistra Corp.7 questions · 3 reporting periods · 0 of 7 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

is that generally aero derivatives? Is that what you're looking at there

Innovation & R&DCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Burke said they are technology-agnostic, engaging multiple OEMs. Dore confirmed this flexibility is a Vistra advantage, they match technology to customer needs.

what do you think is driving that sort of mispricing that you see in the curve

PricingCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Burke identified battery oversupply, low volatility weather, and uncertainty about load connection pace as drivers. Stuckey added ERCOT forwards trade off near-term weather and pricing.

Calendar 2025 Q3

How would you consider pursuing that? Does that have to come with offtake agreements or contracting of that output

Innovation & R&DCloud & AITranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Burke confirmed nuclear uprates need customer support, current forwards alone don't justify the investment. Data center parties interested in uprate capacity given clean attributes. Online dates in early 2030s align with customers' longer-term planning.

maybe just some updated thoughts around where the curves are and as you sort of look out to the demand profile

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Burke noted ERCOT showing more life in forwards but still not reflecting conservative load growth forecast. PJM energy curves haven't moved as much but capacity has. West Texas hub now trading at premium to north hub, supporting Permian peaker economics.

Calendar 2025 Q2

the investment grade over the next 12 to 18 months, can you just speak to that as to what you need to achieve?

Capital AllocationTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Moldovan expects material deleveraging from debt repayment plus higher EBITDA. Targets materially below 3x leverage. Views investment grade as warranted and incrementally positive for stakeholders.

your views on the PJM capacity auction clearing at the cap and where maybe we go from here from a policy perspective

PricingRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Burke gave extensive response: cost of new build has more than doubled in 5 years, so higher auction clears are necessary to incent investment. Customer bill impact of this clear is about 2%. Market is responding with new supply.

Can you just put some more color around that? I assume this is driven by the OBBB depreciation improvements

MarginCapital AllocationTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Moldovan quantified FCF conversion improvement at approximately 3pp per year (~$200M annually at $6.8-7B EBITDA), cumulating to ~$1B over 5 years. Benefit is lumpy, more weighted to 2027-2029.

AEEAmeren5 questions · 2 reporting periods · 0 of 5 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q4

Is that something you would look to do on a future quarterly call, or would that need to wait

Revenue GrowthGuidance ReliabilityTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Lyons signaled willingness to update guidance mid-year given accelerating pace, citing IRP update and clearer sales forecasts as upcoming catalysts.

how you guys view this updated plan in terms of customer bill impact? I guess, particularly in Missouri

Cost PressureRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Lyons emphasized O&M discipline vs inflation, SB4 requirement for data centers to pay fair share, and hope that over time data center load will benefit remaining customers.

The 3.4 gigawatts of construction agreements, I guess, that is inclusive of the 2.2 ESAs, right?

DemandSubscriber GrowthTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Moehn confirmed 3.4 GW includes 2.2 GW ESAs, with remaining 1.2 GW at various stages of development.

Calendar 2024 Q4

Can you just share some details around that? Is that going to have minimum load commitments for a set period of time?

Regulation PolicyDemandTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Lyons said it's premature to detail exact structure but confirmed discussions are going well and existing customers would be neutral at minimum.

any update on how you're feeling around maybe the possibility of settling the rate case in this upcoming window?

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Moehn expressed optimism about constructive settlement discussions, citing manageable gap between staff's $398M and AEE's $446M request.

DTEDTE Energy5 questions · 3 reporting periods · 0 of 5 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

Is there anything market conditions wise there we should focus on? Or should we just assume that you're going to be able to fully maximize the earnings potential there at RNG

Regulation PolicyMarginTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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CFO noted $50-60M assumptions are conservative with production at high levels. DOE/Treasury still working through rules. Saw upside in 2025 from conservative start. Waiting on rule clarity before adjusting 2026 outlook.

how should we think about that? Can you just remind us on how you would finance that?

Capital AllocationCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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CFO confirmed ~40% equity on average for incremental capital plus converts and hybrids. Acknowledged asset recycling now more attractive given equity needs but nothing imminent. Traditional funding assumed for now.

Calendar 2025 Q3

what is the potential upside for investment there should more supportive regulation and decisions come your way around -- in terms of just the capital outlook on that mechanism?

Regulation PolicyCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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CEO confirmed staff supported $1B IRM beginning 2027 and suggested $200M pull-forward of pole-top maintenance into existing 2026 IRM. Intent to continue growing IRM in future cases.

when you guys say bias to the upper end, that's with the plan as it stands here today? Or would that need to require some additional capital to push you to the upper end?

Guidance ReliabilityCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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CFO confirmed 6-8% with upper-end bias is the base plan as presented; additional data centers would be upside. 45Z flexibility extends even to 2030 through pull-forward of expenses from prior years.

Calendar 2024 Q4

you guys would be comfortable, you know, targeting or, you know, being disappointed if you're not sort of at the high end of the range over this forecast

Guidance ReliabilityRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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CEO confirmed comfort with 6-8% long-term, with upside from data centers as the most glaring opportunity beyond that.

ESEversource Energy5 questions · 2 reporting periods · 0 of 5 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q4

as far as the tax benefits from South Fork and how much of that is reflected in earnings for 2026

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Moreira confirmed $500M South Fork ITC still unused. Will enable essentially no federal cash taxes through tail end of forecast period. ITC credits are cash-only, no P&L impact. 2026 tax benefits will not be at same level as 2025.

upper half toward the upper half, I guess, one that just to be clear, that means, you know, into the upper half in 2028

Guidance ReliabilityRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Moreira confirmed upper half means over 6% growth off 2027 earnings into 2028. No risk of rebasing off lower 2026 number. 2026 is a transformation year with 2027 as the normalized base.

any other, you know, color you can give on drivers, you know, into 2027 because of sort of the importance of that

Revenue GrowthRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Moreira pointed to Slide 17 showing major 2027 drivers: CL&P rate case filing mid-2026 with rates mid-2027, storm cost securitization cash in 2027, Aquarion resolution. All major overhangs solidified in 2026 providing momentum into 2027 and beyond.

Calendar 2024 Q4

can you just sort of outline the drivers of some of the acceleration to get you back in that 5% to 7%

Revenue GrowthGuidance ReliabilityTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Moreira identified four growth drivers: $2B deferred storm cost recovery, constructive rate mechanisms, O&M discipline, and holding company debt reduction from Aquarion proceeds.

you mentioned the minimal cash tax payments through 2028. Can you just maybe expand upon that and on what's driving that

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Moreira explained R&D credits used in 2023-2024, with South Fork ITC of roughly $500 million still available to offset $150-170 million annual tax obligation through 2027-2028.

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LNTAlliant Energy5 questions · 2 reporting periods · 0 of 5 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

So the CT you are talking about today is 1.1 gigawatts

Capex InvestmentSupply ChainTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Barton confirmed contract for up to 1.1 GW CT. Resource mix is primarily batteries and peakers, not baseload CCGTs. Iowa wind-rich region provides energy; CTs and batteries provide capacity and speed to market.

Does that differ from what your baseline assumes? I would assume the net capacity value of the installed base would be somewhat less and require more generation

Regulation PolicyCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Barton confirmed MISO accreditation changes are modeled but declined specifics. Cleaner line of sight expected by Q3. Dynamic modeling includes load, reliability, environmental changes.

Calendar 2025 Q3

What are the assumptions here in terms of earned returns? Is it just at your authorized across the plan

Regulation PolicyGuidance ReliabilityTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Durian confirmed Iowa plan assumes authorized return only. Construct provides upside sharing if returns exceed authorized. Gas side requires future rate cases.

what that could mean for the trajectory of earnings above that 7% as the load starts to come on to the system

Revenue GrowthDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Barton confirmed 7%+ means at least 7-8% before upside from additional data center opportunities. Timing of load ramp creates some lumpiness.

is there anything else to think about when you walk that back to earnings growth

Capital AllocationMarginTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Durian explained 12% is rate base (10%) plus CWIP (2%). Gap to 7-8% EPS driven by equity dilution, conservative interest rate assumptions, and modest regulatory lag.

WECWEC Energy Group5 questions · 2 reporting periods · 0 of 5 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q3

Was there any additional offsets there or anything that came out?

Capex InvestmentRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Only offset is removal of WEC Infrastructure investments. Back-end loaded capital deployment explains gap.

from an affordability perspective, what's embedded in this plan in terms of the -- on the electric side in terms of average annual rate increases

Regulation PolicyPricingTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Targeting inflation-level increases. Emphasized VLC customers pay their own costs. Rate case filing expected early 2026.

Calendar 2024 Q4

what should we make of the decision when we get it? I mean does that have any impact on the gas CapEx outlook in Illinois

Regulation PolicyCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Explained current $90M annual plan could ramp to $300M if SMP restored, but ramp would take time for permitting and contracting.

how quickly can that be developed? I mean, there's a lot of talk in the market about just the lead times

Capex InvestmentSupply ChainTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Provided realistic 3-4 year timeline for greenfield data center with generation and transmission.

can you just remind us of what the generation capacity looks like, and when you factor in the combustion turbines

Capex InvestmentDemandTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Confirmed no excess capacity; additional data center demand would require new generation investment.

ETREntergy4 questions · 2 reporting periods · 0 of 4 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

is the $14 billion of incremental capital entirely attributable to the expansion of that agreement

Capex InvestmentCloud & AITranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Drew clarified that while $14B is the key driver, other additions like Cottonwood were also included since the last update.

when should the full earnings run rate be realized on the meta expansion? Is that -- I know you're talking about the CODs are in

Revenue GrowthCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Kimberly confirmed CCCTs come online in 2030-2031, with full capital deployment by 2031. Longer-term visibility to be discussed at Investor Day.

Calendar 2025 Q2

on the tariff structure in Arkansas for the new large load customer, maybe you could just speak to that

Regulation PolicyDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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CFO detailed Arkansas infrastructure rider: timely recovery, good credit support, enables growth beyond 4% cap. Benefits all parties for economic development.

how much additional headroom would you say you have before you would need to contemplate issuing equity in terms of the CapEx upside

Capital AllocationCreditTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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CFO framed answer in terms of process rather than specific headroom. Each capital increment evaluated against cash flows and equity needs at 10-15% run rate.

NEENextEra Energy4 questions · 3 reporting periods · 0 of 4 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

can you just speak a little bit to the gas generation build contracting

Supply ChainLabor MarketTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Bolster identified EPC labor as the primary constraint, noting only 4 EPC contractors remain versus 9-11 historically. Same firms also building LNG terminals and data centers. Permitting reform also critical for both linear facilities and generation.

you've seen some strong progression here from about 3 gigs in Q3 to 3.6 to now 4 gig

DemandRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Bolster clarified backlog growth reflects fundamental demand, not tax credit pull-forward. Acceleration from tax credit expiration hasn't started yet, implying further upside to the 4 GW quarterly run rate.

Calendar 2025 Q3

Where can that go potentially in terms of just from a capability, supply chain perspective?

Capex InvestmentSupply ChainTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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John cited supply chain positioning on batteries, transformers, switchgear as natural competitive advantage in pull-forward years. Historically fared well on market share in pull-forward periods. Large load solutions incremental to bread-and-butter origination. Armando said FPL large load is later-this-decade opportunity with active engineering studies.

Calendar 2025 Q1

how should we think about that impacting the capital expenditure program relative to the $34 billion to $37 billion

Capex InvestmentRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Armando confirmed $50B CapEx over 4 years consistent with rate case filing. FPL expects 335,000 new customers over 4 years. Settlement possible 6 weeks before to right after mid-August technical hearings. 11.6% ROE expectation for the year based on normal weather.

AEPAmerican Electric Power3 questions · 1 reporting period · 0 of 3 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

you guys feel confident that there's not going to be any revisions to that at this point in terms of tightening

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Fehrman expressed confidence in AEP's PJM load forecast position with respect to cost allocation requirements.

you would be interested in submitting bids for under a bilateral fully contracted structure. Is that what I heard

Regulation PolicyCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Fehrman was cautious, saying they will assess unregulated business opportunities but need to see final rules before committing.

how much of this incremental capital should be reflected in earnings in 2030

Guidance ReliabilityCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Mihalik confirmed the $10B is upside to the greater than 9% CAGR, with Piketon assets needing construction by 2028. Emphasis on under-promise and over-deliver.

CNPCenterPoint Energy3 questions · 2 reporting periods · 0 of 3 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q1

maybe you could just expand on how the firm load commitments you guys have fit within that framework

Regulation PolicyDemandTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Wells explained 3.2 GW already approved qualifies for baseline. 9 GW filing will qualify for Batch 0 with load studies on track for ERCOT approval. Customers have land, fees, long-lead equipment, and signed power users.

what are you guys seeing in terms of the penetration of battery storage in your service territory

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Wells noted significant battery investment has changed summer peak pricing in ERCOT. About 9 GW of generation connecting to Greater Houston region, largely solar and batteries. Tax credit expiration timeline may slow solar/battery build-out toward end of decade, with gas development filling in.

Calendar 2025 Q2

the $2.75 billion of equity or equity-like then plus the Ohio asset sale that you've highlighted, right

Capital AllocationTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Foster confirmed: $2.75B equity plan with 1/3 already derisked via forward sales. Ohio sale specifically funds the $5.5B increase. No additional asset sales contemplated. Indiana rate case catch-up as example of operating cash flow improvement.

CMSCMS Energy2 questions · 1 reporting period · 0 of 2 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q4

It looks like the D&A in '28, '29 is about $100 million lower than the prior guide

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Rejji attributed the lower D&A to asset mix, noting distribution assets have longer lives than generation assets. Committed to follow up with more detail via IR.

maybe you just unpack a bit when we think about 10.5% rate base growth

MarginCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Rejji outlined three affordability levers: CE Way savings ($100M+ annually), high-priced PPA roll-offs and coal retirements, and economic development load growth. Each GW of data center conversion drives about 2 points of bill CAGR reduction. Described economic development as the third leg of the affordability stool.

EXCExelon2 questions · 1 reporting period · 0 of 2 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q1

where do you guys stand in terms of addressing the resource adequacy concerns as you look out to the amount of load that wants to come on over the next, call it five to seven years?

MacroeconomicRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Calvin advocated portfolio approach including delay of closings, new gas, utility-owned generation. Jeanne added emphasis on energy efficiency, distributed resources, and demand response.

on the lessons learned docket, can you just remind us on the timeline and maybe what's the range of outcomes there?

Regulation PolicyGuidance ReliabilityTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Calvin expressed confidence in continuing NYPs, noted legislative support and anticipated lessons learned decision by end of Q2. Emphasized forward-looking construct's cost benefits.

FEFirstEnergy2 questions · 1 reporting period · 0 of 2 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q1

as far as the some timing around clarity from FERC, I mean, you know, commissioner Christie or chairman Christie has been clear to move quickly

Regulation PolicyCloud & AITranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Tierney expects months-long process with FERC technical conference in June, doesn't think it needs to spill into next year.

can you just remind us what's in the plan, the base capital plan? And then what does the IRP represent

Capex InvestmentRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Tierney detailed WV generation plans: 1-4 combined cycles of ~1000 MW each at $1B+, could replace Fort Martin/Harrison or support incremental economic development.

NRGNRG Energy2 questions · 1 reporting period · 0 of 2 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q4

how you guys are evaluating the creditworthiness of the counterparties on some of these data center deals

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Rob Gaudette confirmed targeting the most creditworthy subset of hyperscalers, monitoring the same credit reports as investors.

can you maybe just unpack a little bit of how much of that is actually unallocated?

Capital AllocationCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Bruce Chung indicated most of the $2.2B is committed to existing organic growth plans, not a significant source for data center project funding.

PPLPPL Corporation2 questions · 1 reporting period · 0 of 2 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q2

should we think about this as utilizing incremental leverage and seeking returns in excess of regulated rate of returns on these projects within the JV?

Capital AllocationTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Sorgi said JV likely financed like utility cap structure, returns slightly above regulated due to marginally higher risk. Blackstone could add leverage above JV level.

what is your preferred solution here? Because on 1 hand, we've got some of the bills pending in Pennsylvania. You've got the JV that you're now pursuing as well

Regulation PolicyCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Sorgi provided detailed rationale for JV: IPPs won't build as it cannibalizes existing fleet value, only 1,200MW dispatchable gen in PA PJM queue, and PPL is signing data center load almost weekly.

SOSouthern Company2 questions · 1 reporting period · 0 of 2 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q2

what are you baking in? Is the expectation that these costs are going to continue to increase materially

Cost PressureSupply ChainTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Poroch acknowledged upward pricing pressure but said they have reservations and fees in place. Womack added there's a lot of demand creating upward cost pressure in the marketplace.

the outlook is to see where you shake out in the current 5% to 7% through '27, right? And then rebates the 5% to 7% off of that number

Guidance ReliabilityRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Poroch confirmed the framework but wouldn't pin a specific date. Need to see continuing momentum solidify and be sustainable before rebasing the set point within 5-7%.

Challenge rate by company

Every company this analyst questioned, most questions first. A company-level rate is shown from 3 questions; below that it is withheld.

CompanyQuestionsChallenge rate
NI NiSource80%none of 8 questions
PEG Public Service Enterprise Group70%none of 7 questions
VST Vistra Corp.70%none of 7 questions
AEE Ameren50%none of 5 questions
DTE DTE Energy50%none of 5 questions
ES Eversource Energy50%none of 5 questions
LNT Alliant Energy50%none of 5 questions
WEC WEC Energy Group50%none of 5 questions
ETR Entergy40%none of 4 questions
NEE NextEra Energy40%none of 4 questions
  • NI
    NiSource · 8 questions
    0%none of 8 questions
  • PEG
    Public Service Enterprise Group · 7 questions
    0%none of 7 questions
  • VST
    Vistra Corp. · 7 questions
    0%none of 7 questions
  • AEE
    Ameren · 5 questions
    0%none of 5 questions
  • DTE
    DTE Energy · 5 questions
    0%none of 5 questions
  • ES
    Eversource Energy · 5 questions
    0%none of 5 questions
  • LNT
    Alliant Energy · 5 questions
    0%none of 5 questions
  • WEC
    WEC Energy Group · 5 questions
    0%none of 5 questions
  • ETR
    Entergy · 4 questions
    0%none of 4 questions
  • NEE
    NextEra Energy · 4 questions
    0%none of 4 questions
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CompanyQuestionsChallenge rate
AEP American Electric Power30%none of 3 questions
CNP CenterPoint Energy30%none of 3 questions
CMS CMS Energy2—Rate withheld: fewer than 3 questions
EXC Exelon2—Rate withheld: fewer than 3 questions
FE FirstEnergy2—Rate withheld: fewer than 3 questions
NRG NRG Energy2—Rate withheld: fewer than 3 questions
PPL PPL Corporation2—Rate withheld: fewer than 3 questions
SO Southern Company2—Rate withheld: fewer than 3 questions
  • AEP
    American Electric Power · 3 questions
    0%none of 3 questions
  • CNP
    CenterPoint Energy · 3 questions
    0%none of 3 questions
  • CMS
    CMS Energy · 2 questions
    —rate withheld: under 3 questions
  • EXC
    Exelon · 2 questions
    —rate withheld: under 3 questions
  • FE
    FirstEnergy · 2 questions
    —rate withheld: under 3 questions
  • NRG
    NRG Energy · 2 questions
    —rate withheld: under 3 questions
  • PPL
    PPL Corporation · 2 questions
    —rate withheld: under 3 questions
  • SO
    Southern Company · 2 questions
    —rate withheld: under 3 questions

Activity by reporting period

Questions recorded for each calendar quarter that companies’ reporting periods map to (not the call date), with the challenge rate for that period. Periods inside the range with no questions are shown as “No questions recorded”.

Questions by calendar reporting period
Calendar periodQuestionsChallenge rateCompanies
2024 Q480%none of 8 questions4
2025 Q190%none of 9 questions5
2025 Q2100%none of 10 questions5
2025 Q3150%none of 15 questions7
2025 Q4140%none of 14 questions6
2026 Q1170%none of 17 questions8
  1. 2024 Q48 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 8 questions) · 4 companies
  2. 2025 Q19 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 9 questions) · 5 companies
  3. 2025 Q210 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 10 questions) · 5 companies
  4. 2025 Q315 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 15 questions) · 7 companies
  5. 2025 Q414 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 14 questions) · 6 companies
  6. 2026 Q117 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 17 questions) · 8 companies

Topics

Topics tagged on this analyst’s questions.

  • Regulation Policy31
  • Capex Investment21
  • Demand14
  • Revenue Growth12
  • Capital Allocation10
  • Guidance Reliability9
  • Margin9
  • Supply Chain5
  • Competitive Dynamics4
  • Cloud & AI4
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  • Cost Pressure4
  • Pricing4
  • Innovation & R&D3
  • Credit2
  • Macroeconomic2
  • Labor Market1
  • Subscriber Growth1