The Ratemaking Process
May 21 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. & May 22 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Houston TX

The Ratemaking Process provides a good basic overview of the rate process, for new rate professionals, or non-rate staff who need a better understanding of the process.

The first part of the class provides information on the basic components of the rate process from the pipeline and LDC perspective. Strategic Rate Management, Basic Terms and Concepts, Regulatory Requirements, Cost of Service, Revenue Requirements, Role of Regulatory Agencies, Rate Design and Cost Allocation will be covered. The day concludes with an interactive group exercise, the Van Go Transportation Company, which illustrates issues companies face when structuring their rates and determining if services are fixed, variable or both.

The final 1/2 day provides an opportunity for participants to apply the information they received the previous day in a series of case studies and role playing exercises. The Ratemaking Game - a set of case studies based on actual rate cases - divides participants into role-playing groups comprised of gas company representatives, commissioners, consumer advocates and interveners.

Instructional Team

Sponsored by the SGA Rate Committee, the instructional team is comprised of experienced industry professionals that provide practical, real world information.

Workshop Topics:

• Fundamentals of the ratemaking process
• Rate of return issues
• Mock rate case exercises
• Revenue requirements
• Cost of service issues
• Rate design components
• Regulatory considerations
• Future trends in ratemaking

Who Should Attend

• Rate Analysts (two years or less) from LDC, transmission, or gas supply marketing companies
• Non-rate professionals from any department who need a broad understanding of the rate process, including: Operations, Government Relations, Marketing, Public Affairs, Accounting, Engineering and other departments

FEE:  $425 SGA Member Company employee;  /$625 non-member.  . Each registration includes a ticket to the Astros/Giants game Tuesday or Wednesday evening.

The discounted fee for two classes during Spring Training Week -  Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry class plus one other, is only $695 member/$895 non-member

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

This SGA course qualifies for 10 CPE hours by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

SGA Contact: Pat Downey pdowney@southergas.org