Services

Utility Regulatory Advisory & Filing Support

Energy regulations are evolving, demand is rising, and there is growing uncertainty around funding—requiring utilities to rethink their approach. To secure the investments needed for a resilient, future-ready utility, you need a clear regulatory strategy. Are you prepared to make your case with confidence?

2050 Partners is now a part of West Monroe!

West Monroe has acquired 2050 Partners, which helps utilities and clients across the energy sector manage rising demand through customer-focused energy efficiency programs and navigate clean energy regulations. Together, we deliver policy-resilient solutions that address demand growth, grid modernization and grid decarbonization.

Learn more about the acquisition

How We Help with Utility Regulatory Advisory

Utility Planning

Navigating the energy transition requires a plan that’s both visionary and practical. We help utilities benchmark against industry standards, assess resources, and prioritize investments. Our team provides insights, policy evaluations, and technology assessments—all designed to help you move forward with clarity.

Utility Regulation Analysis

Our cost-benefit analysis is built on industry-accepted benchmarks. By running scenario analyses that strengthen your justification for key initiatives, we help you craft a data-backed business case that decision-makers trust. Whether it’s multi-year rate plans, rate design, cost estimation and contingency planning, or performance-based ratemaking, we’re at your side, ensuring your strategies align with evolving regulatory expectations.

Utility Regulatory Filing Support

Regulators expect compelling, well-supported filings. We help you develop investment plan documents plus provide supporting testimony and quantitative analysis models that stand up to scrutiny. Our services include authorship, discovery support, expert testimony, negotiation support, and stakeholder engagement to anticipate challenges and mitigate concerns effectively. And with our best-in-class program management office (PMO), you can be confident that everything stays on track.

The Case for Utility Regulatory Advisory

3-4x
projected need of electric generation, transmission, and distributed infrastructure demand

15.8%
estimated increase in electricity demand by 2029

$2.4 trillion
needed for U.S grid modernization by 2035

What We’ll Achieve with Utility Regulatory Advisory

Faster regulatory approvals

Streamline investment vetting, quantification, and prioritization.

Smarter investments

Align infrastructure upgrades with future needs, policy commitments, and financial goals.

Stronger filings

Craft persuasive investment plan, testimony, and regulatory strategies that stand up to scrutiny.

Why Choose West Monroe for Utility Regulatory Advisory

Proven Success with Regulatory Approval

Our team specializes in policy and regulatory advisory with regulatory ecosystem relations and understanding, expert testimony experience, and detailed cost-benefit analysis competence.

A Data-Driven Approach

Our AI-driven solutions and cutting-edge data analytics supply a deep body of knowledge and industry benchmarks that strengthen your filings and stakeholder engagements.

Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement

We ensure a deliberate, thoughtful approach to outreach—driving fair, equitable infrastructure development while proactively addressing concerns before they become roadblocks.