Experience

Florida Public Service Commission

• United States
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Economic Analyst

  • 1994 - Present

  I specialize in the design of conservation-oriented rate structures (in particular multiple-block inclining block rate structures) and the anticipated consumption reductions (a/k/a demand repression) and the associated revenue and expense effects resulting from those reductions. I have presented expert testimony on topics including conservation rate structures, water reuse, and utility financial viability. I was selected to deliver one of the kickoff presentations at the Florida Department of… Show more I specialize in the design of conservation-oriented rate structures (in particular multiple-block inclining block rate structures) and the anticipated consumption reductions (a/k/a demand repression) and the associated revenue and expense effects resulting from those reductions. I have presented expert testimony on topics including conservation rate structures, water reuse, and utility financial viability. I was selected to deliver one of the kickoff presentations at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Statewide Water Conservation Initiative in 2000. I have been a faculty member at Michigan State's Eastern and Western Utility Rate Schools since 1996, lecturing on topics including conservation-oriented rate structures, demand repression, reuse, and the basics of utility accounting. In addition, at the Summer 2015 meeting of the National Association of Utility Regulatory Commissioners, I gave a presentation entitled "The Florida PSC's Water Ratemaking Toolbox". I have also been a periodic faculty member of Michigan State University's Annual Regulatory Studies Program ("Camp NARUC"), most recently in 2015 and 2016, lecturing on both accounting and rate design issues for water utilities. Show less I specialize in the design of conservation-oriented rate structures (in particular multiple-block inclining block rate structures) and the anticipated consumption reductions (a/k/a demand repression) and the associated revenue and expense effects resulting from those reductions. I have presented expert testimony on topics including conservation rate structures, water reuse, and utility financial viability. I was selected to deliver one of the kickoff presentations at the Florida Department of… Show more I specialize in the design of conservation-oriented rate structures (in particular multiple-block inclining block rate structures) and the anticipated consumption reductions (a/k/a demand repression) and the associated revenue and expense effects resulting from those reductions. I have presented expert testimony on topics including conservation rate structures, water reuse, and utility financial viability. I was selected to deliver one of the kickoff presentations at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Statewide Water Conservation Initiative in 2000. I have been a faculty member at Michigan State's Eastern and Western Utility Rate Schools since 1996, lecturing on topics including conservation-oriented rate structures, demand repression, reuse, and the basics of utility accounting. In addition, at the Summer 2015 meeting of the National Association of Utility Regulatory Commissioners, I gave a presentation entitled "The Florida PSC's Water Ratemaking Toolbox". I have also been a periodic faculty member of Michigan State University's Annual Regulatory Studies Program ("Camp NARUC"), most recently in 2015 and 2016, lecturing on both accounting and rate design issues for water utilities. Show less



Ben Johnson Associates

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Research Associate

  • Oct 1983 - May 1989

  I performed research and analysis in more than 75 utility rate proceedings involving telephone, electric and gas utilities. I assisted with the coordination and preparation of exhibits, testimony, discovery and cross-examination regarding rate design issues. I prepared embedded class cost-of-service studies, and examined local service rate v. cost relationships. I also studied management decision-making processes, slippage in the engineering and construction of nuclear power plants, nuclear… Show more I performed research and analysis in more than 75 utility rate proceedings involving telephone, electric and gas utilities. I assisted with the coordination and preparation of exhibits, testimony, discovery and cross-examination regarding rate design issues. I prepared embedded class cost-of-service studies, and examined local service rate v. cost relationships. I also studied management decision-making processes, slippage in the engineering and construction of nuclear power plants, nuclear v. coal plant costs, residential v. general service rates, and seasonal load / usage patterns. Show less I performed research and analysis in more than 75 utility rate proceedings involving telephone, electric and gas utilities. I assisted with the coordination and preparation of exhibits, testimony, discovery and cross-examination regarding rate design issues. I prepared embedded class cost-of-service studies, and examined local service rate v. cost relationships. I also studied management decision-making processes, slippage in the engineering and construction of nuclear power plants, nuclear… Show more I performed research and analysis in more than 75 utility rate proceedings involving telephone, electric and gas utilities. I assisted with the coordination and preparation of exhibits, testimony, discovery and cross-examination regarding rate design issues. I prepared embedded class cost-of-service studies, and examined local service rate v. cost relationships. I also studied management decision-making processes, slippage in the engineering and construction of nuclear power plants, nuclear v. coal plant costs, residential v. general service rates, and seasonal load / usage patterns. Show less