Earnings were up at Fortis in the fourth quarter of the year. Profit rose to $396-million, up from $381-million the same time last year.
The St. John’s-based electric and gas utility says the profit amounted to 79 cents per share, up from 78 cents.
Fortis serves utility customers in five provinces, including Newfoundland and Labrador, 10 U-S states and three Caribbean countries.