Regulatory Expertise

Tailored regulatory insights that empower utility companies to navigate complex landscapes.

• Conduct research and disseminate insights regarding the regulatory policies, legislative frameworks, and political environments across various jurisdictions.

• Promote innovative approaches to regulatory strategy.

• Evaluate and provide feedback on testimonies to improve their effectiveness, conduct simulated cross-examinations, and, when necessary, prepare testimonies and act as an expert witness in rate cases and other regulatory matters.

  - Issues related to revenue requirements.

  - Concerns regarding cost of capital, rate of return, and capital structure.

  - Matters involving affiliated interests.

  - Challenges related to rate design.

• Encourage the recovery of costs for infrastructure investments that are both effective and enhance reliability and environmental sustainability. - Electric generation, including renewable sources.

  - Electric transmission systems.

  - Electric distribution networks, including advanced metering and improved grid reliability investments.

  - Additional resources such as energy efficiency and demand response initiatives.

  - Natural gas and crude oil pipeline systems.

  - Natural gas distribution, including main replacement projects.

  - Water pipeline systems and treatment facilities.

• Offer guidance throughout the rate case planning process.

• Evaluate the impact of cases on utilities and other stakeholders, providing strategic direction for actions in each instance.

• Facilitate educational opportunities for regulators.

• Cultivate relationships with essential stakeholders, including utility commissioners, commission staff, regulated utilities, industrial, commercial, and residential customers, as well as state and federal legislators.

• Assist in the drafting, assessment, and critique of legislative language as required.

• Promote positive regulatory relationships.