Northern States Power Company Files for Electric Rate Increase in South Dakota

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The filing is based on a 2024 historic test year, a requested return on equity of 10.3%, rate base of approximately $1.2 billion, and an equity ratio of 52.87%. If approved, the rate increase would result in an average annual residential bill increase of 3% from 2016-2026. The requested rates are set to begin on January 1, 2026.

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