financial planning software, rate design capabilities, financial management, impact fees, revenue requirements, capital projects
RateMod Pro and XP are rate-setting, impact fee and financial planning software for water and wastewater
utilities. The software programs allow utility system managers to design cost-of service based user rates and
capital recovery fees. The software customizes to reflect each utility's customer base, capital facilities and
rate-design requirements.
In addition to developing user rates and fees, the software prepares a six-year budget, rate and financial forecast. It's "what-if" capability allow users to prepare sensitivity analysis and evaluate alternatives in a matter of seconds.
Several rate-design options are available, including:
- Flat Rate
- Minimum
- Uniform Volume
- Inclining or Declining Block Volume
- Wholesale Discount
- Zone Rates and Fees
- Outside Surcharge
- Cash or Utility Basis
- Peak Day and/or hour
- Excess Sewer Loading Surcharge
- Seasonal (Conservation) Surcharge
The software has been used by over 75 local water and wastewater utilities, and is also being used by a number of technical service providers, Universities and State agencies.