This training was put on by the NC AWWA/ WEA. The purpose of the training was to discuss more advanced issues surrounding rate and fee setting affecting water and wastewater utilities in North Carolina, through a hands-on application. Attendees worked through an actual case study, step-by-step, with the instructors. The training drew participants from local government staff in both the finance and utility departments.

The following is the agenda for the training session. To see a pdf version of a presentation, click on the relevant link below.

Agenda

8:30-8:45	by Pamela Moss
8:45-9:25	Developing Acceptable Ratios and Goals - by Kevin Ray, OWASA
9:25-10:15	Developing a Rate Structure for Your Customer Base - by Jeff Hughes, EFC
10:30-11:15	Forecasting Demand - by Edward Holland, OWASA
11:15-11:45	Open discussion with Panel
12:30-1:30	Demonstration of Allocating Revenue Requirements - by Jon Davis an Peiffer Brandt, Raftelis Financial Consulting
1:30-2:30	Developing the Rates - by William Zieburtz, Jordan, Jones and Goulding
2:45-3:15	Using a Rate Model - by Martha Ziegler, Metropolitan Sewerage District
3:15-3:45	Should you have Water Conservation Rates? - by Dianne Mills, Camp Dresser and McKee
3:45 to 4:00	Wrap-up and Adjournment