Exelon Corporation (EXC), PPL Corporation (PPL): These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Rocking Regulation

PPL’s Pennsyvania win is significant, but it’s also been making major moves across the pond in the United Kingdom, where more than half its Q1 earnings originated. Both PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) and National Grid plc (ADR) (NYSE:NGG) benefit from international diversity with stable regulatory environments. The U.K. recently approved eight years of price controls, allowing the utilities to focus on efficiency with predictable profits.

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From Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to the AARP, there are plenty of people upset about rate increases. But approvals in both states slotted funds toward progressive projects that will ultimately benefit the public. Ameren, Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC), and PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) have managed to swim through regulatory waters, and they’ll emerge as smarter, more sustainable utilities.

The article These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Rocking Regulation originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Justin Loiseau.

Motley Fool contributor Justin Loiseau has no position in any stocks mentioned, but he does use electricity. You can follow him on Twitter, @TMFJLo, and on Motley Fool CAPS, @TMFJLo.The Motley Fool recommends Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) and National Grid plc (ADR) (NYSE:NGG).

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