Our Low-Carbon Pathway
7
CONSERVATIVE STRATEGY
Stable gas and water utility margins through
progressive regulation
Stable
Utility
Margins
Gas utility: weather, decoupling, and environmental cost
recovery mechanisms in Oregon
Efficient
Cost
Constructive relationships with regulators and
customer groups benefit both gas and water utilities
Excellent operations and efficient cost structure
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and high-quality service
• Continued focus on efficient business operations
Long-term growth opportunities that fit NWN's profile
• GAS UTILITY: strong cap-ex profile with attractive and growing service territory
driving above-average customer growth compared to peers
BUSINESS Structure
STRATEGY
Low-Risk
Growth
• WATER & WASTEWATER: long-term, disciplined strategy to acquire water utilities and wastewater businesses in a highly
fragmented industry with ample infrastructure investment opportunities
• COMPETITIVE RNG: potential for incremental earnings and cash flow through renewable natural gas investments, supported by
long-term contracts, that could help decarbonize a variety of sectors including utility, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors
NW Natural
HOLDINGS™View entire presentation