Episode Description
For regulated utilities, the rate case is the moment when strategy, capital investment, and regulatory expectations all come together. It’s the process through which utilities justify their investments, establish their authorized revenue, and ultimately secure the resources needed to build and maintain critical infrastructure.
In many ways, the rate case is where a utility’s strategy meets regulatory scrutiny. It’s the moment when the company must clearly explain not just what it plans to spend, but why those investments matter for customers and the future of the grid.
Or to borrow a phrase from a well-known movie, it’s where utilities have to “show me the money.” Well, not me, but you get the idea.
And that challenge is becoming more complex. Utilities are entering a period of unprecedented infrastructure investment, while regulators and stakeholders are increasingly focused on affordability and clear customer value.
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Marc Miller, Partner and Energy Practice Area Leader | Host
Josh Kmiec, Partner | Guest