Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17

Business Segments · Regulatory Cost Of Removal Obligation

Distribution — Regulatory Cost Of Removal Obligation

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ3 2017Aug 2, 2017

How to read this metric

Increases reflect higher future decommissioning liabilities, often due to aging infrastructure or stricter regulatory environmental standards.

Detailed definition

The estimated liability for the future costs associated with removing or retiring utility assets, as mandated by regulat...

Peer comparison

Standard for regulated utilities; peers report this under asset retirement obligations (ARO) in financial footnotes.

Metric ID: ato_segment_distribution_regulatory_cost_of_removal_obligation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does distribution — regulatory cost of removal obligation mean?
The estimated future cost to remove or retire utility infrastructure.