A government authority in Connecticut is seeking to retain a consultant specializing in rate cases. The selected vendor will determine the most appropriate and economic capital structure for setting rates, assess the suitable cost of debt, and evaluate the current economic climate's ability to support typical market returns for businesses.

The consultant will analyze the role of regulated utilities as public service providers and their impact on economic justice in the state's energy regulation sector. Responsibilities include preparing baseline analyses of performance metrics in customer care and economic justice for regulated entities, examining the funding, costs, purpose, and impact of direct customer care, public-facing social investments, and associated business initiatives. Additionally, the vendor will conduct research into best practices for direct customer care and social investment by regulated utilities.