Level 1 Natural Gas Utility Ratemaking Professional

Issued by Southern Gas Association

Level 1 Natural Gas Utility Ratemaking Professionals with this credential have a fundamental working knowledge of pipeline and local distribution company's ratemaking processes. Individuals have demonstrated the ability to identify regulatory agency jurisdiction, determine revenue requirements, cost-causation, gradualism, and political pragmatism. They understand rate and earnings implications of O&M expense versus capital investments versus depreciation, and future trends in ratemaking.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Paid

Skills

Building A Business Case
Capital Management Strategy
Investor Relations
Natural Gas
Public Affairs
Regulatory
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Filings
Regulatory Process
Strategy

Earning Criteria

To earn this badge, participants must complete Southern Gas Association's Utility Ratemaking Fundamentals or Introduction to Ratemaking course. Additionally, they must be employed and have professional, technical, or field exposure that is directly attributed to the natural gas industry.