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DOE Energy Innovator Fellows informational webinar: Electricity Cost of Service Studies

Publication Type

Presentation

Date Published

05/2026

Author

Georgis, Tony

Abstract

Utility cost of service studies aim to fairly allocate a utility's total revenue requirement — the total cost to serve — among customer classes (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial). This presentation will cover methods, applications, and current issues (e.g., data centers) for electric utility cost of service studies.

Year of Publication

2026

Notes

This webinar was recorded on May 20, 2026, and can be viewed here.