Raftelis helps these municipal energy utilities to: develop long-term financial plans; conduct rate studies; create strategies regarding regulation; model the impacts that occur as a result of infrastructure changes; design and implement core business systems; and create customized communication and engagement plans that help build understanding and support for any changes the public may experience.
In today’s electric utility industry, stability is replaced by a landscape defined by uncertainty and change. Utilities’ ability to pivot and adjust is paramount, as is understanding what got us here in the first place.
The introduction of electric vehicles introduces substantial increases in electrical loads and introduces variability in load profiles. The diversity of EV chargers further compounds these load increases and fluctuations. Consequently, managing the impact of EV charging on the grid becomes paramount. Electric utilities must strategically evaluate infrastructure enhancements, load management tactics, and rate structures to effectively accommodate these evolving demands.
Raftelis has provided electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater financial and rate consulting services for the City of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities (ODPU) since 2015.
