FERC and RUS Accounting for Electric Construction

Investing in technology tools for electric field construction will lead to immediate benefits

The adoption of technology and digitalization in the electric industry varies and doesn't always correlate with the size of the cooperative or utility. Regardless of the utility's size, implementing technology can enhance efficiency and address challenges such as record accuracy and staffing shortages.

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FERC Issues Order 898 - New Accounts for Renewable Electric Assets

Electric utility finance and accounting professionals can rejoice! FERC has solved your dilemma regarding accounting for renewable energy fixed assets and the related software specific to each operational area.

With the issue of Order 898 - FERC has upgraded its chart of accounts to include the account number for:

- Solar production

- Wind production

- Other renewable production

- Energy storage

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Great Fixed Asset Records - Developing Electric Standard Units Following FERC and RUS

Using FERC and RUS "standard units" in utility construction and accounting for construction cost processes is the foundation of electric rate recovery. This is Step 1 in the electric construction accounting process and this article walks you through the process.

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AFUDC is a Key Construction Cost in the Power and Utilities Industry

The FERC defined allowance for funds used during construction (AFUDC) should be part of the cost of every electric project. This cost of capital, represents the investment the utility or electric cooperative is making in providing service to customers. The impact of not including all costs will be felt in future years when it is time for asset replacement. A utility could find itself in the position of not having recovered the total cost of assets in customer rates, thus not generating sufficient funds to pay for the replacement of the related assets. This article discusses the rate impact of including AFUDC.

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How to “Shrink” Electric Fixed Asset Records to Build a Better Accounting Process

Using FERC and RUS accounting and best practices can provide a firm foundation for infrastructure costing and historical fixed asset reporting. Electric fixed asset records that are not accurate can have a negative impact on customer rates. This post discusses that linkage and how the issue may be resolved.

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