Energy and water utilities face fiscal challenges related to declining per-capita demand, as well as mandates for continued reductions in consumption. This study examines a range of electricity pricing practices and policies that California electric utilities have used to remain financially stable as per-capita demand decreased. Although rate-setting processes for electric utilities and water utilities differ, this study finds that a number of promising electricity pricing practices could be implemented, or further implemented, in the water sector for more effective water pricing.

PowerPoint Presentations from the Workshops on Water Rates and Finances:

Tools for Success: Forecasting Water Demand 

Water Rate Affordability in California

A Public Goods Charge for Water

Conservation Rates: Sensible Pricing for Water in the Cal Am Settlement

Consumption-Based Fixed Revenue

Capital Finance Overview: Dealing with the New Norm

Innovative Agricultural Rate Structure

Modification of Water Rates 2011: City of Napa

Stories from the Field: Practice and Politics of Rate Setting in the Real World

Water Demand Forecast Model: Seattle Public Utilities

An Overview of the “New Normal” and Water Rate Basics

Beyond Water Pricing: An Overview of Water Financing in California

Issue Brief: Water Rates: Conservation and Revenue Stability

Issue Brief: Water Rates: Water Demand Forecasting

Issue Brief: Water Rates: Water Affordability

Issue Brief: Water Rates Communication and Education