8-K: Illinois Commission approves Nicor Gas rate settlement with $82 million annual revenue increase

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a stipulation raising Nicor Gas annual base rate revenues by approximately $82 million, effective November 16, 2026. The settlement sets a return on equity of 9.48% and an equity ratio of 50.00%. Nicor Gas will move to dismiss its pending appeal of the November 19, 2025 base rate case decision once the order becomes final. The order is subject to rehearing requests within 30 days.

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a stipulation raising Nicor Gas annual base rate revenues by approximately $82 million, effective November 16, 2026. The settlement sets a return on equity of