Question · Q3 2025
Steve D'Ambrosi from RBC Capital Markets requested more color on the year-over-year change in sales growth as an EPS driver, noting a smaller contribution in 2026 ($0.39) compared to 2025 ($0.58), despite similar overall sales growth ranges. He also inquired whether the $0.55 transmission benefit scales linearly with increased transmission spending throughout the plan or if other factors cause supernormal growth and recoveries.
Answer
CFO Andrew Cooper attributed the smaller 2026 sales growth contribution to intra-year variability in large load customer ramp rates, emphasizing the long-term confidence in the 5-7% sales growth through 2030. He stated that transmission benefits should be proportionate to investment over time, though lumpiness may occur due to longer lead times for strategic projects versus core CapEx. Cooper also highlighted the opportunity for sectionalized energization to reduce regulatory lag and the benefits of wheeling revenues for customer affordability.