This on-line program produces rates in six popular structures, measured in gallons or cubic feet, with billing monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually.

Price: $199
First-year subscription
$99 for each year following 

Ratepayers – This guide has the questions you need to ask utility decision-makers and managers to make sure your rates are fair.

Utility Decision-makers – We suggest you print this guide and give it to customers who are interested in how you set their rates. By the way, there’s good information in here for you, too.

This program figures out what, when and at what cost equipment needs to be replaced. This program has been incorporated into GettingGreatRatesNow©, available soon.

Price: Stay tuned

The income and expense statement spreadsheet that also calculates operating and coverage ratios, rate affordability index and current position. Keep your finances on track with GettingGreatRatesLater©.     

In excel format, size 40KB. Available for download only, no CD.

Price: FREE! 

A Collection of Articles on various Rate Setting and other Financial Topics for Utilities by Carl Brown. See Index list!

Price: FREE! 

The how-to, why-to and when-to water and sewer rate setting guide for boards, councils, staff and assistance providers. If you want to be successful at rate setting this guide is for you. To preview the book double click the cover.

Price discounts for multi-book orders and free shipping and handling on all orders.

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The how-to, why-to and when-to water and sewer rate setting guide for boards, councils, staff and assistance providers. If you want to be successful at rate setting this guide is for you. To preview the book double click the cover.

The electronic book is the same as the printed version. Upside: You can download and print the book right after ordering. Downside: You have to print it on your own printer and that output won't be nearly as slick as the professional publication.

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Price: $50