What is a water rate case?
Over the years, a “Due Process” system has been developed that gives the utility the right to present its water rate case. This process also gives the customer and regulator the right to challenge those requests. A schedule of public hearings is created that allows the public to participate in the process. The utility is required to support its request by rigorously applied standards of evidence. During the hearing process, the utility is subject to cross examination and evidence presented in the proceeding can be challenged on a number of grounds. The water rate case process involves the following players: • The utility • Representatives of the public, including local government representatives, public interest groups and other non-government organizations and individuals. • The state public utility commission Requests for rate increases generally undergo an extremely thorough examination involving all of these entities. As with other regulated industries, the public utilities commiss
Over the years, a “Due Process” system has been developed that gives the utility the right to present its water rate case. This process also gives the customer and regulator the right to challenge those requests. A schedule of public hearings is created that allows the public to participate in the process. The utility is required to support its request by rigorously applied standards of evidence. During the hearing process, the utility is subject to cross examination and evidence presented in the proceeding can be challenged on a number of grounds. The water rate case process involves the following players: • The utility • Representatives of the public, including local government representatives, public interest groups and other non-government organizations and individuals. • The state public utility commission Requests for rate increases generally undergo an extremely thorough examination involving all of these entities. As with other regulated industries, the public utilities commiss
