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One-time enrollment · 12-month access

THIS COURSE INCLUDES

12 lessons · self-paced video
Downloadable course materials
EV rate design case study
Final exam
Certificate of completion (1.00 CPE)

Developing Electric Vehicle Rates

Rate Design for EV Load — Time-of-Use, Demand Charges & Managed Charging

Electric vehicles are reshaping utility load profiles. This course gives utility finance and rate professionals a practical grounding in EV rate design — from understanding EV load characteristics to building rate structures that recover costs fairly while encouraging smart charging behavior.

★★★★★ 5.0

CPE Hours

| Self-Paced Video

| Basic Level

| NASBA Registered

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EV adoption is accelerating, and co-ops and utilities need rate structures that recover the cost of new load without penalizing customers who charge at the wrong time. This course walks through the key rate design decisions — time-of-use rates, demand charges for commercial EV, managed charging programs, and how to think about EV revenue in your cost-of-service study.

Whether your utility is in early EV planning or already managing significant EV load, this course gives you the analytical framework to evaluate and recommend EV rate options with confidence.

Build EV Rate Structures That Work for Your Co-op or Utility

About This Course

Who This Course Is For

Rate analysts and finance staff
Cooperative accounting and finance professionals
Managers planning for EV load growth
Municipal utility finance officers
Board members overseeing rate decisions
Regulatory and compliance staff

Your Instructor

Taught by a Nationally Recognized Utility Accounting Expert

Russ Hissom, CPA

Principal, UtilityEducation.com · 35+ Years of Industry Experience

Russ Hissom is a national utility accounting and rate expert with 35+ years of hands-on experience helping electric cooperatives and utilities improve accounting processes, strengthen financial performance, and design fair, sustainable rates. He has provided expert witness testimony before FERC, state commissions, and in arbitration proceedings — and has trained 1,000+ utility and cooperative finance professionals nationwide.

Learning Objectives

This Course Will Provide You With the Knowledge To

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Explain how EV charging load affects utility cost structure and peak demand

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Apply demand charge design for commercial and fleet EV customers

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Evaluate time-of-use rate structures for residential EV charging

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Assess managed charging programs and their financial implications

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Incorporate EV load projections into cost-of-service analysis

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Evaluate public charging station rate considerations

The Learning Experience

How You'll Learn

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Short Lessons, Not Long Lectures - Focused video lessons you can fit around your workday.

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Interactive Videos - Questions, activities and interactive content inside each video keep you engaged.

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Hands-On Practice - Exercises let you test your judgment and reinforce key points.

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Job-Ready Toolkits - Downloadable tools and guides for future reference or on the job.

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Practical Applications - Apply concepts to realistic situations.

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Built-In Reinforcement - Review questions throughout the course support retention of the material.

Student Feedback

What Our Students Say

"Very good overview of the introduction to the electricity business. I just recently started a job with a utility and am taking some courses to learn as much as possible. Will definitely be taking another course!"

— Jennifer

"This was an incredible overview! I cannot wait to share this with others. I LOVED how you explained things. You have great speaking and explanation skills."

— Nicole

"I came looking for an introduction to utilities course and I'm glad I took this one. Russ explained everything really well. I will be taking more courses!"

— Kritant

Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Course Accreditation

Course #

FT-3

Area of Study

Finance-Technical

Delivery

QAS Self Study

Prerequisites

None

Last Reviewed

4/1/26

Passing Grade

70%

Adv. Preparation

None

Program Level

Basic

NASBA CPE Credits

Course materials are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, accounting, or professional advice. Users should consult their own qualified legal, accounting, or other professional advisors regarding their specific circumstances.

EV Load Fundamentals & Cost Implications

How EV charging reshapes utility load profiles, drives peak demand, and creates both revenue opportunity and infrastructure cost pressure. | 1.1 Welcome & Course Overview | 1.2 How EV Charging Affects Utility Load Profiles | 1.3 EV Load and Peak Demand — The Cost Driver | 1.4 EV Revenue Opportunity vs. Infrastructure Cost

EV Rate Structure Design

The core rate design module — time-of-use rates for residential customers, demand charges for commercial and fleet EV, managed charging program design, and public charging station considerations. | 2.1 Time-of-Use Rates for Residential EV Charging | 2.2 Demand Charges for Commercial and Fleet EV | 2.3 Managed Charging Programs and Incentive Design | 2.4 Public Charging Station Rate Considerations

Application, Case Study & Assessment

Apply concepts to a practical case study, incorporate EV load into a cost-of-service analysis, and complete the final exam. | 3.1 Incorporating EV into Your Cost-of-Service Study | 3.2 Case Study: Designing an EV Rate | 3.3 Review & Key Takeaways | 3.4 Final Exam

Inside the Course

See the Course in Action

Developing Electric Vehicle Rates

Common Questions

Questions You May Have

What is included and how long do I have access?

All video lessons and course downloads are included. Course access is for 12 months from the date of purchase. Materials are in PDF and Excel formats, available in the introduction or throughout each lesson.

Do I need any special data or systems already in place to apply what I learn?

No — the course covers what's needed (like AMI metering and load data) for different rate approaches, so you'll understand the requirements and options whether or not your utility has that infrastructure today. It's designed to help you evaluate what fits your utility's current capabilities.

What if I have more questions?

We welcome your questions anytime. Emailruss.hissom@utilityeducation.comor call 608-628-4020.

Who is this course for?

Anyone at an electric utility or cooperative who needs to understand how EVs affect the grid and how to design rates for EV charging load — finance and accounting staff, rate analysts, and managers responsible for cost of service and rate design decisions.

What will I be able to do after taking this course?

You'll understand current EV adoption trends and what they mean for system demand, how EV charging affects your load curve and cost of service, the main rate design options utilities are using (time-of-use, subscription, dedicated EV rate classes, and more), and how to calculate the fixed cost of recovering charger infrastructure investment.

Does this course include real numbers and calculations, or is it just concepts?

Both. The course walks through actual worked examples — like calculating a monthly EV subscription rate and the fixed cost per charge for Level 2 and Level 3 charging infrastructure — so you leave with methods you can apply directly, not just theory.

Utility Accounting and Rates Specialists, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: NASBAregistry.org.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be made in writing within 30 days of purchasing the course. No refunds will be granted after the qualified assessment has been completed. For any concerns, please contact us at 608-628-4020 or at russ.hissom@utilityeducation.com.

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