Duke Energy Ohio 2026 electric distribution rate case
26-132-EL-AIR · Opened Mar 30, 2026
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Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.
OH · electric, gas
| Effective date | Proceeding | ROE | Common equity | Rate base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Current electric profile Electric · Latest supported values | 9.5% Authorized · Feb 10, 2026 | 50.5% Authorized · Feb 10, 2026 | $2B Disclosed actual · Feb 10, 2026 |
| Current | Current natural-gas profile Natural gas · Latest supported values | 9.6% Authorized · Dec 31, 2025 | 52.32% Authorized · Dec 31, 2025 | — |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Duke Energy Ohio 2026 electric distribution rate case 26-132-EL-AIR · Electric | 10.5% Utility request · Mar 30, 2026 | 52.66% Utility request · Mar 30, 2026 | — |
| Metric | Date | Stage | Value | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common equity ratio | Dec 31, 2025 | authorized | 52.32% | Duke Energy Ohio natural-gas base distribution authorized equity component. |
| Return on equity | Dec 31, 2025 | authorized | 9.6% | Duke Energy Ohio natural-gas base distribution rates approved in the 2022 gas rate case. |
| Common equity ratio | Mar 30, 2026 | utility request | 52.66% | Requested ratemaking capital structure common-equity layer. |
| Annual revenue change | Mar 30, 2026 | utility request | $90M/year | Requested annualized electric distribution base-rate increase. |
| Return on equity | Mar 30, 2026 | utility request | 10.5% | Requested common-equity return for the electric distribution case. |
| Common equity ratio | Feb 10, 2026 | authorized | 50.5% | Allowed equity layer for Ohio retail electric service. |
| Rate base | Feb 10, 2026 | disclosed actual | $2B | Ohio state-jurisdictional retail electric distribution rate base; excludes separately reported wholesale transmission rate base. |
| Return on equity | Feb 10, 2026 | authorized | 9.5% | Allowed return on equity for Ohio retail electric distribution service. |