In this webinar for drinking water utilities in the Mid-Atlantic region, presenters from the Environmental Finance Centers at the University of Maryland and the University of North Carolina will discuss methods to assess the affordability of current or future water rates. The training will cover metrics to consider – beyond Median Household Income – in order to meaningfully gauge the impact of utility costs under different affordability indicators. It will also feature a deep-dive into UNC’s updated Affordability Assessment Tool, which helps utilities make informed decisions regarding water rate changes, and will highlight case stories from around the Mid-Atlantic region.
