Co-op and Utility Board Members: Rate Study Question Guide

Board members are asked to approve rate changes based on technical presentations from management and consultants — often without an easy way to know which questions actually matter. This guide gives board members a set of clear, direct questions to ask when reviewing cost-of-service and rate design studies, so approval decisions are made with real understanding, not just trust in the presenter.

• Questions to ask the report presenter about the cost-of-service study
• Questions covering rate design, inter-class subsidies, and emerging rate structures (EV charging, time-of-use, demand charges)
• Ready to use as a PDF — print or reference during meetings