ARWO to Explore Innovative Ratemaking Model
Affordability and Alternative Pricing
Wednesday, June 18
1:00 to 2:00 pm ET
All registrants will receive a replay (so register even if you cannot attend!)
Access to affordable water and sanitation benefits entire communities, not just individual customers. Yet in most places, revenue to provide these services comes from rates based on how much water a customer uses, rather than what customers can afford or how various costs are accrued throughout the system.
In its next ARWO Liquid Knowledge Webinar, “Affordability and Alternative Pricing,” a panel of experts will explore an innovative ratemaking model developed in a U.S. Water Alliance partnership with Stantec. It is an outcome of Greater Cincinnati Water Works’ participation in a nine-city U.S. Water Alliance pilot program to develop alternative affordability practices with the goal of preventing water shutoffs for low-income people.
While additional safeguards will always be needed to ensure affordability and equitable water management, this model represents an opportunity to avoid common challenges, achieve greater equity by reducing water bills for most low-income households, preserve revenue, and improve financial resilience.
Speakers:
- Emily Simonson
Director, Strategic Initiatives
US Water Alliance - Andy Burnham
Vice President
Stantec Consulting Services - Verna Arnette
General Manager
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
Affordability and Alternative Pricing
Wednesday, June 18
1:00 to 2:00 pm ET
All registrants will receive a replay (so register even if you cannot attend!)