You can still depend on this dividend

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Algonquin Power offers a highly sustainable 3.9% dividend yield. Still, the stock is down roughly 12% from its February 2021 peak after severe winter weather damaged the power company’s wind and solar operations in Texas. That’s nothing more than a temporary setback and doesn’t detract from the long-term value for investors. Recent acquisitions have expanded Algonquin’s presence outside of North America and have immediately added to its cash flow. Moreover, its renewable energy projects sell power under long-term government-guaranteed contracts. That predictable cash flow provides plenty of room for its dividend to keep growing. ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP. $20 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol AQN; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 598.7 million; Market cap: $12.0 billion; Dividend yield: 3.9%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.algonquinpower.com) has two businesses: Liberty Power produces electricity from 39 clean-energy plants in North America; and Liberty Utilities provides regulated electricity, gas, water distribution and wastewater collection. The company also owns 44.2% of the U.K.-based Atlantica Yield…