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California Water Service, through its parent California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), is a regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 2.1 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. The CWT news feed on Stock Titan highlights company announcements that reflect how this multi-state utility manages infrastructure, regulation, financing, and community initiatives.
Investors and observers following CWT news will see updates on regulatory proceedings, such as general rate cases, interim rate adjustments, and cost of capital decisions by state public utilities commissions. These items explain how the company recovers the cost of providing safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services and how rate structures may evolve over time.
News coverage also includes information on infrastructure investments and system expansions. Examples from recent releases include acquisitions of smaller water systems, consolidation projects that connect disadvantaged communities with failing private wells to California Water Service systems, and capital improvements in Hawaii Water Service’s Kapalua and Waikoloa systems designed to enhance reliability, sustainability, and fire protection.
Because California Water Service Group finances significant capital programs, CWT news often features financing and capital markets activity, such as the issuance of senior unsecured notes and first mortgage bonds, as well as credit rating updates from S&P Global. Dividend declarations and quarterly earnings releases provide additional insight into the company’s financial profile and long-term dividend track record.
Community-focused stories are another recurring theme. These include the Firefighter Grant Program, which supports local fire departments with equipment and training, and partnerships with government agencies and community organizations to improve water access. For a utility operating across multiple western states, such developments help illustrate how regulatory decisions, infrastructure projects, and community engagement intersect in CWT’s day-to-day operations.
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to postpone its Cost of Capital application from May 1, 2025, to May 1, 2026. The decision maintains Cal Water's current financial structure, including a 10.27% return on equity, 4.23% cost of debt, and a capital structure of 53.40% common equity and 46.60% long-term debt, with an authorized rate of return of 7.46%.
The CPUC also reauthorized the Water Cost of Capital Mechanism (WCCM), which automatically adjusts the rate of return based on Moody's Utilities Bond Index fluctuations. The next measurement date is set for September 30, 2025, with any potential changes effective January 1, 2026. The extension aims to manage workload across multiple ongoing water utility rate cases and reduce the frequency of customer rate changes.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has launched its 11th annual College Scholarship Program, offering $80,000 in scholarships to customers and their dependents across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington. The program includes four $10,000 grand-prize scholarships and additional awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.
Eligible applicants must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate studies at an accredited institution for the 2025-2026 academic year. Awards will be based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need. Applications are open until March 27, 2025, with winners announced by May's end.
The scholarship program, which has provided $755,000 to date, is funded through stockholder philanthropic giving and doesn't affect customer rates. It's administered by Scholarship America, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) has promoted Kenneth G. Jenkins to the position of Vice President, Water Resources Planning and Sustainability, effective January 1, 2025. Jenkins, who joined the company in 2005, has demonstrated significant expertise in water supply resilience and climate change adaptation.
Throughout his career at CWT, Jenkins has held various key positions, including Government & Community Relations Manager, leading the Conservation Department and Drought Response Task Force (2008-2020), and serving as Director of Water Resource Sustainability and Conservation. In 2022, he was appointed Chief Water Resource Sustainability Officer.
Chairman and CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki praised Jenkins' contributions to improving the company's water supply master planning and efforts in conservation, resilience, and sustainability. Jenkins, who holds BA degrees in Economics & Management and Political Science from Beloit College, serves on the California Water Efficiency Partnership board and is recognized as an industry expert.
California Water Service (Cal Water) has announced over $175,000 in grants to seven California fire departments through its sixth annual Firefighter Grant Program. The grants will support various initiatives including refurbishing training facilities, purchasing protective equipment, and acquiring life-saving tools.
Recipients include Dixon Fire Department for ballistics gear, Marysville Fire Department for training tower repairs, Northshore Fire Protection District for protective equipment, Redondo Beach Fire Department for mental wellness resources, Selma Fire Department for tactical equipment, Sunnyvale Fire Department for wildland firefighting gear, and Willows Fire Department for cardiac monitoring equipment. The program, which started in 2019, has nearly tripled its funding and is financed through Cal Water's philanthropic program without impacting customer rates.
Hawaii Water Service, a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), has completed the acquisition of Kukui'ula South Shore Community Services' (KSSCS) wastewater system assets in southeast Kauai. The collection-only wastewater utility currently serves approximately 440 residential, commercial, and resort customers, with potential expansion to serve up to 1,500 connections upon completion of a planned resort buildout.
The system connects to the Poipu Water Reclamation Facility, which Hawaii Water acquired through HOH Utilities in late 2023. The purchase, approved by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission in September 2024, expands Hawaii Water's presence on The Garden Isle, where it already serves customers in Poipu and Koloa, among other locations across Hawaii.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has been named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year receiving this recognition. The company ranked among the top 600 out of 2,000 largest public companies by revenue, and was one of only three investor-owned water utilities in the Energy & Utilities category.
The selection process involved evaluation of 30 key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas, along with independent survey results measuring public perception of corporate social responsibility activities. The recognition reflects the utility's ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship.
Group Chairman & CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki emphasized the company's dedication to doing the right thing for customers, communities, employees, stockholders, and the environment.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with diluted earnings per share of $1.03, up from $0.60 in Q3 2023. Net income reached $60.7 million, compared to $34.4 million in Q3 2023. Operating revenue increased to $299.6 million from $255.0 million year-over-year. The company invested a record $332.2 million in infrastructure during the first nine months of 2024. Cal Water maintained its authorized return on equity of 10.27% for 2025 and received approval for regulatory mechanisms expected to recover $94.2 million over three years. The company declared its 319th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has declared its 319th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.28 per common share. The dividend will be paid on November 22, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 12, 2024. The company, through its regulated utilities in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas, provides water and wastewater services to more than 2.1 million people.
The NAACP Butte County Chapter has honored California Water Service (Cal Water) with the 2024 Excellence in Community Grants & Scholarships Award. This recognition highlights Cal Water's commitment to improving local communities, particularly in Chico and Oroville, where it provides water utility service. Cal Water has sponsored NAACP events to raise funds for student scholarships for the past three years and offers its own College Scholarship Program and Firefighter Grant Program.
Over the past five years, Cal Water has contributed more than $500,000 in Butte County through these initiatives. The company's Chairman and CEO, Marty Kropelnicki, emphasized their dedication to enhancing the quality of life in served communities beyond providing safe drinking water. Janet Goodson, NAACP Butte County Chapter President, praised Cal Water's support as instrumental in achieving their mission of social justice and educational equity.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has announced the schedule for its 2024 third quarter earnings results. The results will be released on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET, followed by an earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET. Stockholders and interested investors can attend the call by dialing 1-800-715-9871 or 1-646-307-1963 with ID# 2796844, or via live audio webcast.
A replay of the call will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on October 31, 2024, through December 30, 2024. The call will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki, Senior VP and CFO James P. Lynch, and VP of Rates and Regulatory Affairs Greg A. Milleman. Cal Water will provide a slide presentation on its website prior to the call.