Power and Utilities Cost of Service and Rates

FERC Order No. 1920 - Designed to rebuild the new grid but may have unintended impacts

FERC Order No. 1920 - Designed to rebuild the new grid but may have unintended impacts

FERC Order No. 1920, issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, is a regulatory mandate to modernize and enhance the nation's energy infrastructure's reliability, security, and efficiency. As with any broad order, there are winners and other impacts to consider, plus future court challenges.

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Electric vehicle charging subscription rates? An app for that?
Cost of Service and Rates Russ Hissom, CPA Cost of Service and Rates Russ Hissom, CPA

Electric vehicle charging subscription rates? An app for that?

An electric vehicle subscription charging rate is gaining traction in the industry. That is, the same flat monthly rate paid by EV customers to charge their vehicles as much or as little as they'd like. What are the financial considerations for an EV subscription rate and the benefits to the EV customer and electric provider?

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Electric Rates for Solar Power and DERs

Electric Rates for Solar Power and DERs

Distributed energy resources (DERs) are taking on a greater role in the energy planning process for co-ops and utilities. FERC Order 2222 and the NARUC Distributed Energy Resources Rate Design and Compensation publication discuss this trend and the recommended rate structures that are becoming industry best practices.

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