At a glance

It is becoming increasingly important for the utility engineer to provide economic justification for the technical project being proposed. As such it is important for engineers to gain a basic understanding of utility economics.

This course introduces the financial and economic aspects of the electric utility and shows how they relate to engineering decisions. The course discusses necessary accounting concepts, financial structures, depreciation computations, and revenue requirements.

Upon completion of the course the participant will be able make an engineering economic choice utilizing present value calculations as well as cost benefit analysis techniques.

2 Days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 0
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 0