Fitch flags utility cost recovery risks amid $240B capital spending plan

Utilities are expected to make $240 billion in capital expenditures this year, but political and regulatory pressure could put timely cost recovery at risk, the ratings agency said.

First covered Jun 15, 2026 · 6:35 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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11d Utility Dive Utility sector outlook deteriorates on affordability concerns: Fitch — Utilities are expected to make $240 billion in capital expenditures this year, but political and regulatory pressure could put timely cost recovery at risk,…

Appeared in: 2026-06-15 (#20)

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