An Overview of the “New Normal” and Water Rate Basics
An Overview of the “New Normal” and Water Rate Basics
In the context of what is referred to as “the new normal”– increasing costs to provide safe and reliable water supply amidst decreasing demand — water service providers are facing new challenges in forecasting rates and preparing for future water demand. The most common water rate structures — such as flat fees, uniform rates, and block rates — require varying levels of financial, institutional, and human capacity to implement. An important consideration is whether the potential benefits are greater than the cost to provide the necessary capacity. This white paper is the first in a series addressing some of the key challenges of water rate forecasting.
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
Assessing Water Affordability: A Pilot Study in Two Regions of California Beyond Water Pricing: An Overview of Water Financing in California Issue Brief: Water Rates: Water Affordability Issue Brief: Water Rates: Conservation and Revenue Stability Issue Brief: Water Rates: Water Demand Forecasting Issue Brief: Water Rates Communication and EducationOverview
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