water, sewer and other utilities need
rates that are adequate, fair and appropriately simple or complex. We call such rates "Great Rates." The concept is simple, the math and modeling is not.
Helping communities get great rates is our mission. For us to help systems get great rates it usually costs about one cheap cheeseburger per connection to the system. That sets rates on a good course for 5-10 years.
To find out what your results might be, just call to talk about your situation. Project scoping takes about 20 minutes on the phone. If you want to do a little research before making that call, do these things:
- Read the "Articles Collection," the "Ratepayer's Survival Guide," Mr. Brown's book "How to Get Great Rates" and other resources from our sister company GettingGreatRates.com. All except the book are free. The book is included in our rate analysis proposal packages, so that will also be free to you if you request a proposal.
- Have a look at one or more sample rate analysis packages to get an idea of what to expect from us:
- Moorcroft, WY - water, sewer, solid waste collection and landfill rate analysis for a small town,
- Hillsboro, MO - water and sewer rate analysis for a slightly larger town,
- Jackson County, KS RWD #3 - water rate analysis to help mediate a wholesale water pricing lawsuit for a small water district,
- Woodland, WA - sewer rate analysis for a larger town,
- Rockbridge County, VA Public Service Authority - water and sewer rate analysis for a slightly larger, more complex system, and
- Raytown, MO - sewer rate analysis for a large city.
- Review our references.
- If you absolutely must issue a written request for qualifications, we suggest you use this template to improve your success.
Contact us and be assured of getting great rates at fair cost.
Fee discounts for rate analyses are available for utilities in the following states: