Regulatory Effectiveness for Electricity Sector Managers: (Capex/Opex Submissions, Tariff Inputs, and Economic Assessment Frameworks)

Topic Introduction

The programme provides a practical and policy-oriented understanding of how regulators and sector institutions evaluate utility cost submissions, determine prudent and efficient expenditure, assess investment needs, establish tariff methodologies, and balance utility viability with affordability, efficiency, and consumer protection

Learning Outcome

By the end of the programme, participants will be better equipped to scrutinise utility submissions, assess tariff assumptions, identify inefficiencies or overstatements, and contribute to transparent, evidence-based regulatory outcomes.

Learning Objectives Develop Ability to:

• scrutinise CAPEX and OPEX submissions with greater technical confidence and consistency;
• test tariff inputs and revenue assumptions using evidence-based review tools;
• support cost-reflective but socially responsible tariff outcomes;
  link expenditure approvals to service quality, performance, and accountability;
• prepare well-reasoned tariff determinations that withstand stakeholder scrutiny; and
• strengthen broader role in building a transparent, efficient, investor-aware, and consumer-protective electricity market.

Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Tariff And Economic Regulation
Module 2: Understanding Revenue Requirement and Tariff Building Blocks
Module 3: Review of Capex Submissions
Module 4: Review of Opex Submissions
Module 5: Tariff Inputs, Forecast Assumptions, and Data Quality
Module 6: Benchmarking, Efficiency Assessment, and Comparative Review
Module 7: Tariff Design, Consumer Impact, and Regulatory Balance
Module 8: Drafting Regulatory Decisions and Managing Stakeholder Scrutiny
Module 9: Capstone Simulation – Reviewing a Utility Tariff Submission