Our cost-of-service and rate studies deliver critical insights for effective cost recovery from ratepayers across electric, gas, wastewater, water, and telecommunications services.
Core Service Areas
Cost-of-Service Analysis
Industry-standard allocation methods to determine the true cost for each customer class.
Rate Design
Structures for electric, gas, water, and broadband that balance recovery with impact.
Long-Range Forecasting
5 to 20-year financial forecasts ensuring reliable future service delivery.
Expert Testimony
Economic analysis and testimony before FERC, state commissions, and boards.
Community Outreach
Engagement materials and Proposition 218 compliance support for California utilities.
Custom Models
Tailored Excel models delivered for your in-house future analysis and testing.
AMI Data Analysis
Leveraging real-time data for precise cost attribution and load shifting studies.
EV & DER Strategy
Strategic rate design for solar integration and electric vehicle charging plans.
Detailed Service Offerings
We prepare comprehensive cost-of-service studies for electric, gas, wastewater, water, and broadband providers. Determining the cost of service is the "science" part of the rate development process.
Services Include
- Comprehensive cost allocation using industry-standard methodologies
- AMI data analysis for precise cost attribution
- Customer class cost-of-service determinations
- Large customer individual cost analysis
Rate design is the "art" of the rate development process. We design rates that will recover your costs while maintaining your organization's financial health.
Innovative Rate Design
- Time-of-Use Rates: Encouraging load shifting and system efficiency
- Water Conservation Rates: Incentive structures for efficient usage
- Decoupling Mechanisms: Revenue stabilization independent of sales volume
- EV Rates: Off-peak charging incentives and subscription plans
We work with your team to develop 5, 10, 15, and 20-year forecasts based on current industry trends.
Strategic Benefits
Forecasting gives your organization leverage in negotiations and enables proactive planning for infrastructure investments.
We provide testimony in rate cases before FERC, state commissions, arbitration proceedings, and in litigation matters.
Our public outreach services ensure clear communication with customers regarding utility rate changes, including Proposition 218 compliance.
All models are included in project deliverables. We provide Excel-based models with clear documentation for scenario analysis.
Recent Project Highlights
We helped a utility align customer rates with their cost of service while integrating DER and EV charging. Results included TOU opt-out rates and subscription-based EV plans.
Ensured compliance with Prop 218 for a California utility by conducting a thorough review of their COSA and drafting legally required notices.
Areas of Expertise
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