Public Utility Economics: Separating Ratepayer Costs from Shareholder Risk

In the high-stakes world of utility rate cases, it's easy to feel outmatched. You face teams of experts with complex financial models, all designed to justify higher rates. You know the numbers are accurate, but is the story they tell truly fair and reasonable? Public Utility Economics is the toolkit you need to level the playing field. Forged from decades of front-line experience, this guide empowers the accountants, lawyers, and public servants who guard the public trust. It translates complex economic theory into actionable frameworks, helping you move from simply verifying claims to actively challenging a utility's core assumptions. With practical resources like model audit worksheets and sample testimony, this book equips you to ask tougher questions, build a more resilient case, and ensure the rates you approve are just and reasonable for the public you serve. Read more