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$40 million lawsuits filed over service from New England Clean Energy Connect corridor

Three Massachusetts utilities (Eversource, National Grid, Unitil) sued Hydro-Quebec for $40M over service pauses last winter. Hydro-Quebec countersued, claiming it prioritized Canadian customers during extreme weather, citing deaths and energy shortages. The dispute involves power contracts for the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor.

The Bottom Line: BST & Co., Gallagher, Flynn & Company, Connection and Unitil

BST & Co. and Gallagher, Flynn & Company completed their merger, forming BST Gallagher Flynn, a regional accounting firm. Connection (CNXN) won a NASA contract for IT solutions. Unitil (UTL) enrolled 2,100 acres in a monarch butterfly conservation program. Both companies highlighted growth and sustainability efforts.

Maine power line interruptions spark legal battle between Hydro Quebec, Mass. utilities

Hydro-Quebec and Massachusetts utilities (Eversource, National Grid, Unitil) are in a legal dispute over power line interruptions. Utilities allege Hydro-Quebec breached a 20-year contract, seeking $40M in damages. Hydro-Quebec claims a 'force majeure' event excused its actions and seeks $50M from utilities. The line, aimed at providing clean energy, has faced legal and political challenges.

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Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 3 news stories mentioning UTL (UNITIL CORP). Coverage has skewed bearish: 0 bullish, 2 neutral, and 1 bearish.

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Maine power line interruptions spark legal battle between Hydro Quebec, Mass. utilities

Hydro-Quebec and Massachusetts utilities (Eversource, National Grid, Unitil) are in a legal dispute over power line interruptions. Utilities allege Hydro-Quebec breached a 20-year contract, seeking $40M in damages. Hydro-Quebec claims a 'force majeure' event excused its actions and seeks $50M from utilities. The line, aimed at providing clean energy, has faced legal and political challenges.

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The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, Skillsoft and Unitil

Planet Fitness (PLNT) signed three Florida area development agreements to expand its franchise footprint. Skillsoft (SKIL) launched Skillsoft AI Coach, an AI-based employee coaching tool in its Percipio platform, in early access. Unitil (UTL) partnered with Fitchburg to offer no-cost energy assessments, with potential rebates up to 90% for qualifying upgrades.

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Unitil (UTL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Unitil’s Q2 2026 earnings call covered results and guidance. The company reported adjusted net income of $5.2 million, or $0.29 per share, for Q2, and $39 million, or $2.17 per share, for the first half. Unitil reaffirmed 2026 earnings guidance of $3.20 to $3.36 per share (midpoint $3.28). It also discussed closing Aquarion NH water acquisitions on June 30 for $55.8 million and AMI meter replacement plans.

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Unitil Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Unitil (NYSE:UTL) reported first-half gas adjusted gross margin up 13.5% to $122.7 million, citing Maine Natural Gas and colder weather. It added about 6,600 gas customers, mainly from the Maine Natural Gas acquisition. Unitil closed a $55.8 million New Hampshire water deal, expects it neutral to EPS in 2026, and is pursuing rate cases and a $1.2 billion capital plan through 2030.

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Unitil Corp (UTL) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Margin Growth

Unitil Corp’s Q2 2026 earnings call covered the Aquarion acquisitions. CFO Daniel Hurstak said incremental CapEx relates only to the New Hampshire Aquarion companies and is expected to be neutral to consolidated EPS after financing effects. For Massachusetts, Eversource Energy will file a rate case. CEO Thomas Meissner said the company remains open to further expansion and expects natural gas’s price advantage to support growth in Maine.

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Electricity Utility Rates Increased Aug. 1. How Will Massachusetts Be Affected?

Massachusetts electricity customers face higher utility supply rates starting Aug. 1. According to Boston.com, Eversource, National Grid and Unitil reset supply prices twice yearly. Eversource basic service rises to 17.3 cents/kWh from 15.6. National Grid variable rises to 16.074 cents and fixed to 17.185. Eversource cites higher market costs; most households are not on basic service.

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Electricity prices are about to go up in NH. Here’s why.

New Hampshire electricity supply rates will rise for many customers starting Aug. 1 after the state Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases for investor-owned utilities and the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire. The article cites higher wholesale costs from a cold winter, Middle East tensions, and a new spot-market procurement rule that left utilities under-collecting millions, now being recouped.

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