GLIO Podcast Series

David Hutchens, Fortis Inc. Q&A with Kyle West, Duff & Phelps

Episode Summary

GLIO CEO/investor Q&A with David Hutchens, Fortis Inc, and Kyle West, Duff & Phelps Investment Management.

Episode Notes

What you’ll learn from the conversation:

• Fortis' evolution into a leading North American energy utility;
• Fortis' new 2026-2030 $28.8 billion CAD capital plan focused on transmission and distribution;
• Opportunities above and beyond the five-year plan, including retail load growth and transmission driven by data centers;  
• Impacts of recent legislation and policy trends in Canada and the US;
• Consistent funding plan supported by cash from operations, utility debt, and dividend reinvestment plan;
• Key regulatory applications, including the Tucson Electric Power general rate application;
• Financial discipline that has led to 52 consecutive years of dividend increases.