Rate Design for Electric Cooperatives

CPE: 1.5 Credit Hours

Join us for a dynamic 75-minute webinar where we delve into the intricacies of electric cooperative rate structures. In today's rapidly evolving energy landscape, electric cooperatives face unprecedented challenges. Our expert speaker, Craig Woycheese, Senior Rate Analyst at Toth and Associates, will guide you through these obstacles, offering practical insights and solutions to help you navigate the changing terrain.

In the first section, we'll explore the unique challenges that electric cooperatives encounter, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand. Next, we'll dive deep into the fundamentals of rate design, shedding light on various rate concepts and their objectives. Whether you're an industry professional or a newcomer, this section will equip you with a solid foundation in rate design principles. Finally, we'll discuss essential strategies to ensure a smooth transition when implementing new rates, helping you optimize your operations and customer relations.

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to boost your knowledge and stay ahead of the curve in the electric cooperative sector. Join us for the "Rate Design" webinar, and embark on a journey toward rate design excellence. Register now to secure your spot and empower your organization for success!

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Craig Woycheese, Senior Rate Analyst, Toth and Associates

Craig Woycheese is a Senior Rate Analyst at Toth and Associates. His work experience with planning for electric power systems has included all facets of load forecasting, customer usage data verification, and economic analysis. His other responsibilities in rate analysis and cost of service analysis include plant and expense allocations, revenue projections, determination of rate of return by rate class, and final rate design.

He has provided cost of service and rate assistance for electric utilities across the Midwest, including Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Iowa. Craig is skilled in presenting study results to utility management, plus document preparation, and supporting testimony for Public Service Commissions.

Affiliations and Honors:

• Association of Government Accountants Member
• American Public Power Association Member

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Business & Accounting - Drury University
• Master of Business Administration - Missouri State University

Publications:

• A. L. Toth, C. R. Woycheese and J. B. Chapman, “Rate Considerations Related to Solar Distributed Generation,” 2018 IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (REPC), Memphis, TN, USA, 2018, pp. 50-60. doi: 10.1109/REPC.2018.00017

Moderator: Peggy Maranan, CPA, DBA, MBA, CFO & Vice President-Finance, DEMCO

Peggy Maranan joined DEMCO in February, 2021 and serves as VP, Finance. DEMCO is located in Greenwell Springs, LA. Prior to that time, Peggy worked at Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. in North Ft. Myers, FL for twelve years as Manager, Financial Accounting.

She received a B.S. in Accounting from DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, an MBA from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and a doctorate degree in business administration (DBA) in 2015 from Argosy University, Sarasota, FL. Peggy holds a CPA license in Florida.

Peggy served on the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) Electric Cooperative Chapter (ECC) Board, and currently serves as the Immediate Past-President. Peggy authors accounting and finance articles in the NSAC industry publication “The Cooperative Accountant”.

She is mother to four children, has seven grandchildren, and enjoys family-time activities.