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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:
ECG Training Institute
1000 Mahala Drive
Forsyth, GA 31029

Course Pricing: $400.00

Course Date: January 26, 2027
Classes will be held from 10:00-2:00pm
Lunch will be provided

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July 2026

Utility Customer Service Training Series 1: Module 5

9 AM EST

This program is designed to offer guidance with the unique demands of the utility industry.  Customer satisfaction is a key component of the overall success of your municipal enterprise systems.  This course provides hands‐on participation, role-playing… read more

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August 2026

Utility Customer Service Training Series 1: Module 6

9 AM EST

This program is designed to offer guidance with the unique demands of the utility industry.  Customer satisfaction is a key component of the overall success of your municipal enterprise systems.  This course provides hands‐on participation, role-playing… read more

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August 2026

6Excellence As a Supervisor - Module 6

9 AM EST

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August 2026

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8 AM EST

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September 2026

Utility Customer Service Training Series 2: Module 1

9 AM EST

During the training session, participants will be reminded of both the emotional and technical aspects of resolving customers’ concerns. They will be provided with specific tips on tone and wording to use while educating customers. The use of empathy and… read more