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DOE Energy Innovator Fellows informational webinar: Rate Design

Publication Type

Presentation

Date Published

02/2026

Author

Abstract

Presenter: Peter Cappers, Berkeley Lab

• Overview of cost of service ratemaking
• Rate design for basic service
• Time-varying rates

Year of Publication

2026

Notes

This webinar was recorded on February 24, 2026 and can be viewed here.

Organization

Energy Markets and Planning Department

Research Areas

Energy Markets and Planning, Energy Planning and Procurement, Integrated Distribution System Planning - Project

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Welcome Slides (269.23 KB)

Utility Ratemaking and Rate Design: Background and Best Practices (5.89 MB)