Discontinued — last reported Q1 '26
Rhode Island Regulated — Energy purchases
PPL Rhode Island Regulated — Energy purchases increased by 21.1% to $247M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.1%, from $235M to $247M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Rhode Island Regulated — Energy purchases shows an upward trend with a 30.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher costs may indicate increased market prices or higher customer demand, while lower costs suggest more efficient procurement or lower market rates.
Detailed definition
Represents the costs incurred by the utility to purchase electricity or natural gas from third-party suppliers or wholes...
Peer comparison
Standard for distribution-heavy utilities; peers report this as 'Purchased Power Expense' or 'Energy Procurement Costs'.
ppl_segment_rhode_island_regulated_energy_purchasesHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $91.25M | $91.25M | $91.25M | $91.25M | $164.5M | $164.5M | $164.5M | $164.5M | $229M | $100M | $135M | $318M | $235M | $190M | $173M | $204M | $247M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +80.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +39.2% | -56.3% | +35.0% | +135.6% | -26.1% | -19.1% | -8.9% | +17.9% | +21.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +80.3% | +80.3% | +80.3% | +80.3% | +39.2% | -39.2% | -17.9% | +93.3% | +2.6% | +90.0% | +28.1% | -35.8% | +5.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PPL's rhode island regulated — energy purchases?
- PPL (PPL) reported rhode island regulated — energy purchases of $247M in Q1 2026.
- How has PPL's rhode island regulated — energy purchases changed year-over-year?
- PPL's rhode island regulated — energy purchases increased by 5.1% year-over-year, from $235M to $247M.
- What is the long-term trend for PPL's rhode island regulated — energy purchases?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), PPL's rhode island regulated — energy purchases has grown at a 30.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $365M to $802M.
- What does rhode island regulated — energy purchases mean?
- The cost of buying energy from outside sources to supply customers.