Stakeholders at the meeting will discuss the findings of a report by Christensen Associates Energy Consulting that evaluates revisions to traditional cost-of-service ratemaking, including mechanisms such as “straight fixed-variable rates” that allow for the recovery of fixed costs through demand changes and “lost revenue adjustment mechanisms” that address the impact of conservation on utility sales.
Is a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.