American Water Provides Expertise at 2026 MACRUC Annual Education Conference

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American Water (NYSE: AWK) will share its expertise at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC) Annual Education Conference in Columbus, Ohio, held June 15–16, 2026.

SVP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Deb Degillio will join a panel on Navigating AI, addressing AI’s role in business efficiency and customer satisfaction.

News Market Reaction – AWK

+1.26%

+1.26% Session close to close

In the Jun 16 session, AWK gained 1.26%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights American Water’s role in the 2026 MACRUC conference, where leadership d...

Analysis

This announcement highlights American Water’s role in the 2026 MACRUC conference, where leadership discussed leveraging AI to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. It complements recent regulatory and financing disclosures that detailed rate-case settlements, capital plans and new debt issuance. Investors may track how these technology and policy discussions translate into future regulatory decisions, operational metrics and capital deployment, given the company’s ongoing infrastructure investments and acquisition activity.

Key Figures

2027 annualized revenue increase: $24 million 2028 annualized revenue increase: $21 million 2029 annualized revenue increase: $22 million +5 more

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2027 annualized revenue increase $24 million California-American Water 2027 additional revenues per 8-K settlement

2028 annualized revenue increase $21 million California-American Water 2028 additional revenues per 8-K settlement

2029 annualized revenue increase $22 million California-American Water 2029 additional revenues per 8-K settlement

Virginia revenue increase $16 million Annualized revenue increase in Virginia rate case settlement 8-K

Virginia capital investments $115 million Planned water and wastewater investments May 2025–April 2027

Nexus acquisition price $315 million Aggregate cash purchase price for regulated assets per 8-K

Acquired rate base $200 million Estimated aggregate rate base of systems acquired from Nexus

Senior Notes due 2029 $500 million Aggregate principal amount of 4.625% Senior Notes per 8-K/424B2

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 11 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 11	Workforce initiative	Positive	-1.6%	Launch of 2026 Flow Forward Summer Camp workforce development program.
Jun 09	Infrastructure upgrade	Positive	+0.7%	Completion of new underground main in Carmel-By-The-Sea improving reliability.
Jun 09	Virginia rate settlement	Positive	+0.7%	Settlement in Virginia rate case supporting $16M annualized revenue increase.
Jun 09	California rate settlement	Positive	+0.7%	Partial settlement in California GRC enabling staged revenue increases 2027–2029.
Jun 09	Regulatory conference	Positive	+1.1%	State presidents presented at MARC 2026 on reliability and affordability topics.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive regulatory and infrastructure headlines often saw modest price gains, though occasional community or workforce news coincided with minor pullbacks.

Recent Company History

Over recent weeks, American Water has highlighted regulatory progress, infrastructure investment and workforce initiatives. On Jun 9, multiple rate-case settlements in California and Virginia supported additional annualized revenues tied to substantial capital plans, with the stock up around 0.74%. A MARC 2026 regulatory conference appearance on Jun 9–10 aligned with a 1.07% move. By contrast, a workforce-focused summer camp program on Jun 11 saw a -1.59% reaction, suggesting softer impact from talent initiatives versus regulatory or infrastructure catalysts.

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CAMDEN, N.J., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., will contribute its expertise to key discussions at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC) Annual Education Conference, taking place June 15 through June 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.

Deb Degillio, SVP, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, American Water, will speak as part of the panel discussion Navigating AI, focusing on AI's potential for both business efficiency and customer satisfaction.

"At American Water, our priority is providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services to our customers," said Cheryl Norton, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, American Water. "American Water remains committed to leveraging technologies that enhance customer satisfaction, while building resilient systems and delivering essential services to our customers and communities every day."

For more information about the 2026 MACRUC Annual Education Conference, visit: http://macruc.org/.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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FAQ

What is American Water (NYSE: AWK) doing at the 2026 MACRUC Annual Education Conference?

American Water is contributing its expertise to discussions at the 2026 MACRUC Annual Education Conference. According to American Water, leaders will participate in panels focused on technology, AI, and delivering safe, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services to customers.

Who is representing American Water (AWK) on AI at the 2026 MACRUC conference?

Deb Degillio, SVP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, will represent American Water on an AI panel at MACRUC 2026. According to American Water, she will speak on AI’s potential to improve business efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction for utility customers.

What AI topics will American Water (AWK) address at MACRUC 2026?

American Water will address AI’s potential for business efficiency and customer satisfaction at MACRUC 2026. According to American Water, Deb Degillio will speak on the panel “Navigating AI,” highlighting how technologies can support resilient systems and better service for customers and communities.

When and where is the 2026 MACRUC Annual Education Conference featuring American Water (AWK)?

The 2026 MACRUC Annual Education Conference runs June 15–16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. According to American Water, company leaders will participate during the event, sharing insights on technology, AI, and delivering essential water and wastewater services to customers.

How does American Water (AWK) describe its priorities while speaking at MACRUC 2026?

American Water describes its priority as providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services. According to American Water, the company aims to leverage technologies that enhance customer satisfaction, build resilient systems, and support customers and communities every day.