WRI Video Library 49d ago

Rate cases are a key part of public utility regulation. Decisions in rate cases directly affect customer bills and have wider implications for equity, clean energy deployment, and reliability. Local governments across the United States are eager to understand how utility decisions are made—especially as rising electricity bills have become a key fixture of news headlines and political debates in recent months. While some local governments have engaged in rate cases and achieved success in lowering rate increases and advancing their goals, others are unfamiliar with the ratemaking process (which can be technical and often contested). This one-hour webinar demystifies the utility rate case process, providing a foundational overview of what rate cases are, why and when utilities file them, who the key decision-makers and intervenors are, and how the regulatory process typically unfolds. The session emphasizes the role that local governments can play in this process alongside other important stakeholders. Featuring: Ian Goldsmith, Clean Energy Specialist, WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center Missy Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director, Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations Jenn Tribble, Community Clean Energy Manager, WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center (Moderator) More Resources: Slide deck: https://bit.ly/4dlslvp Article - How policymakers, including those at the state and local level, can help manage growing electricity demand in the US: https://bit.ly/4dk8P2p Webinar recording - Transmission issues and engagement opportunities for local governments: https://bit.ly/4nmkGBv Stay in the loop + be the first to hear about future installments: https://bit.ly/42nqpNX Learn more about WRI’s work helping states, cities, corporations and other large buyers accelerate the transition to a clean energy future: https://bit.ly/4wlSvXH