FortisBC 2012-2013 Revenue Requirements Application

A revenue requirements applications is the means by which utilities set cost of service based rates. In BC public utilities are regulated by an expert administrative tribunal called the BC Utilities Commission. The applicant FortisBC Energy utilities are collectively the largest gas utility in western Canada serving over 900,000 customers. The process was extensive. Matt was involved as lead counsel for FortisBC Energy throughout the proceeding. Involvement as counsel in a revenue requirement proceedings requires an understanding of the utility business, including financial and accounting matters. This is the link to the decision.