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Rates Workshop
Date(s):
June 30, 2022
Venue:The Grove Hotel
Description:Note:
The pre-registration is currently closed. If you would like to attend this event, please come to the NWPPA registration desk at the hotel, and our onsite coordinator will be happy to help you.
Who Should Attend:
General managers, CEOs, CFOs, policymakers, customer service managers, communications managers, and anyone interested in the ratemaking process.
Workshop Overview:
Many elements drive modern rate policy, strategy, design, and structure. New technology, strain on system operations from peak loads, increased costs, economic hardship, distributed energy resources, and enhanced customer engagement with the utility are just some of the rates factors that can be considered. As utilities increasingly adopt a variety of programs, knowing where to start and what to implement can be a challenge. Join us for this one-day workshop to learn from industry experts, hear how other utilities have approached these challenges, and compare notes on what they have done to implement new programs. Among the topics being considered are strategies and approaches on:
Subscription/pre-pay plans
Time-of-use and tiered rates
Demand charges
Low income dynamics
Commercial demand response
Review of recent rates survey work
Please note that throughout the workshop, care will be taken to discuss and display only information that conforms with NWPPA’s Antitrust Policy in strict compliance with all federal and state antitrust laws, rules, and regulations.
Workshop Schedule:
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Wednesday, June 29
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5–7 p.m.
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Hosted reception for Rates Workshop and Accounting and Finance Conference attendees
(Evergreen Room, 2nd Floor)
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Thursday, June 30
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7–8:30 a.m.
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Breakfast (Rapids Room, 3rd Floor)
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7:30 a.m.
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Registration opens (Riverfork Room, 3rd Floor)
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8:30–8:45 a.m.
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Overview and introductions
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8:45–10 a.m.
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Equity Issues
Approaches to Equity in Assistance Programs and Rate Design
Carsten Croff, Economist, Seattle City Light
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Equity and Use of Data and Ami to Identify Benefits From Assistance Programs
Matt Hubbard, System Planning Engineer, Tacoma Power
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Discussion and Q&A on equity and rates
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10–10:15 a.m.
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Break
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10:15 a.m.–noon
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Pricing Demand
Implementing a Residential TOD Rate—A Case Study: Tips and Lessons Learned
John Goroski, Power, Rates & Compliance Manager, Flathead Electric Cooperative
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Demand Charges and Using AMI Meters, Data Management, and Business Intelligence Tools for New Analysis
Jon Meyer, Senior Director of Finance & Customer Services, Benton PUD
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Discussion and Q&A on demand charges
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Noon–1:15 p.m.
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Lunch Discussion (Rapids Room, 3rd Floor)
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Hot Topics in Rates and Regulation
John Hammond, Commissioner, Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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1:15–1:45 p.m.
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Surveys
Results of the NWPPA Rates Survey
Discussion of survey results, future surveys, and topics for future meetings.
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1:45–2:45 p.m.
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Pricing Demand continued
Demand Rates and Consumer Behavior
Jake Thomas, Principal Distribution Services,
GDS Associates
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2:45–3 p.m.
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Break
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3–4 p.m.
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REVENUE and Equity
Balancing Revenue Neutrality, Equity, and Other Priorities
Including a roundtable discussion of prior speakers and all attendees
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4–4:15 p.m.
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Summary and next steps
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4:15 p.m.
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Adjourn
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Related Events:
Accounting and Finance Conference June 28-29, 2022
Workshop Location and Hotel Information:
The Grove
245 South Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 333-8000
Room rate: $169
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than June 6, 2022.
Workshop Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 5/30/2022): $120
Utility Member Standard: $195
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 5/30/2022): $180
Associate Member Standard: $255
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 5/30/2022): $360
Non-Member Standard: $435
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policies:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellation at least five days prior to the event, full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
If canceling because the attendee is showing COVID-19 symptoms any time before the event, a full refund will be issued; if leaving during the event for COVID-19 reasons, a prorated refund will be issued.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us, via email, registration@nwppa.org, or call 360-816-1457.
Safety Measures:
As we continue to monitor and evaluate COVID-19 levels, we understand that the health and safety of our members, staff, and the community are of highest concern. We are asking everyone to do their part. NWPPA and local venues will follow applicable federal, state, and local health protocols. Assumption of Risk: COVID-19 has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. It is not possible for NWPPA or anyone else to completely prevent the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to attend a conference organized by NWPPA and voluntarily enter onto premises where its conference is held, you are accepting the risk, without right of claim against NWPPA and its directors, employees, or agents, of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 and its variants.
This course qualifies for six continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.
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For More Information:
To find out more about this event, or to learn about other events, view the Training and Event Catalog. |
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