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Basic Electric Rates

Course Overview

Understanding the foundational rates charged to customers and how they contribute to the utility’s revenue requirements is an essential role of the utility manager.  Rate-making and financial planning are pivotal to your utility’s success and often navigate complex political landscapes.  Participants will gain a better understanding of the various components for creating rates that will ensure your utilities long-term stability.

Course Topics:

Cost of Service Study

Understanding Your Utilities’ Fixed Cost
Proper Cost Allocation
Long-term Financial Planning

Basic Rate Overview

Understanding Your Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
Demand
Solar

Wholesale/Retail Cost Structures
Calculating Rates

Course Level: Basic

Length of Course: 4 Hours

Who Should Attend:
Designed for Customer Service Managers, Finance Managers, Billing Managers, and Electric Superintendents

Course Instructor:
Chau Nguyen, ECG

Course Location:
MEAG Power Transmission Training Center
148 Powerhouse Road
Forsyth, GA 31029

Course Pricing: $400.00

Course Date: January 27, 2026
Classes will be held from 10:00-2:00pm
Lunch will be provided

Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, substitutions will be permitted up to one week prior to the first class date with written notification, there will be no refunds given.

ECG reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any scheduled training class or to replace personnel.

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