Fitch Releases Report on U.S. Public Power Distribution Systems

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has published a report on U.S. Public Power Distribution Systems.

In the report, Fitch notes that U.S. public power distribution systems that forgo all-requirements power supply arrangements to own generation assets or actively manage their power supplies are likely to face increased business risks that could ultimately pressure their credit ratings.

The report is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'

Applicable Criteria and Related Research: U.S. Public Power Distribution Systems

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Fitch, Inc.One State Street PlazaNew York, NY 10004Ryan A. Greene, +1-212-908-0593DirectororDennis Pidherny, +1-212-908-0738Senior DirectororMedia RelationsSandro Scenga, +1-212-908-0278[email protected]

Source: Fitch Ratings