Client wanted to assess the effectiveness of management in optimizing the operational and financial performance of the utility and to analyze the potential for improved returns and growth Utilizing our proprietary database we compared the financial and operating results of the utility to all of the nearly 100 regulated electric utilities in the US The benchmarking included over 30 different metrics We assessed the utility’s competitive position versus peers on O&M efficiency, affordability of average bills, rate base growth and earned ROE Results were summarized in a detailed presentation, including action items and next steps