UTILITY RATE SETTING

Ryall Engineering has advised provincial regulators across Canada with respect to electricity, natural gas and propane distribution, and energy efficiency utilities.  Ryall Engineering assists public utility commissions with their decisions on utility rates and tariffs, either by advising commissioners and staff or by providing expert evidence and testimony in public proceedings on behalf of utilities or interveners. Ryall Engineering has provided expert advice and evidence on:

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• utility revenue requirement

• cost of service studies and cost allocation methodologies

• rate design

• capital expenditures

• operating and maintenance expenditures

• system expansion policies

• gas supply, transportation, and storage arrangements

• gas commodity rates

• lower income ratepayer programs

• energy efficiency and demand-side management programs

• load forecasts