Miranda Kleven, PE

Inclining Block Rate Structures as a Price Incentive for Conservation in the North Central Region – Part II of a Two-Part Series

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Inclining block rates can be an important component of a multi-faceted conservation plan. In recent years, many water utilities in our region have moved away from declining block and uniform block rates to an inclining block rate structure. If you are contemplating the benefits of such a change, there are some considerations to be taken … Read more

Inclining Block Rate Structures as a Price Incentive for Conservation in the North Central Region – Part I of a Two-Part Series

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As a result of the trend toward water conservation, one area of interest targeted in the 2010 North Central Region Utility Rate Study was the use of inclining block rate structures. In recent years, conservation measures have been widely implemented throughout the country. In our region, we have seen many communities offer plumbing and appliance … Read more