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Stocks•17 April 2026•

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PECO Energy Withdraws $510 Million Rate Hike Proposals

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Key Facts

1PECO Energy withdrawn $510 million in electric and gas rate hike proposals due to affordability concerns from customers and policymakers.

2Parent company Exelon expects the withdrawal to be manageable and not impact its adjusted operating earnings forecast through 2029.

PECO Energy, a subsidiary of Exelon, has formally withdrawn its proposals to increase electric and gas utility rates by a combined $510 million. The decision follows significant pressure from customers, community partners, and policymakers regarding the financial burden on residents and overall affordability. Despite the withdrawal, parent company Exelon stated that the move is expected to be manageable and will not impact its adjusted operating earnings forecast through 2029. While the company maintains its long-term financial guidance, the withdrawal represents a missed opportunity for immediate revenue growth. This development highlights the increasing regulatory and social hurdles facing utility companies in implementing price hikes. Investors are closely monitoring how Exelon will navigate future infrastructure investments without the projected rate increases.