Price Controls 150: Opex Forecasting - On Demand Course Material
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Price Controls 150: Opex Forecasting - On Demand Course Material

Learn how operational expenditure (Opex) is forecasted, benchmarked, and regulated to promote cost efficiency in utilities.

By MCC Economics and Finance

Location

Online

Refund Policy

No refunds

Agenda

1. Introduction

2. What is Opex in a Regulatory Context?

3. Why Forecast Opex?

4. Baseline Setting and Historical Trend Analysis

5. How Regulators Assess Opex Efficiency

6. Applying Efficiency Targets

7. AER's Opex Incentive Mechanism: Efficiency Benefit Sharing Scheme

8. Embedding Opex Forecasts in Price Controls

9. Case Study: RIIO-GD2 Opex Forecasting

10. Common Challenges in Opex Forecasting

11. Summary

12. References and Useful Links

13. Quiz Questions to Test Your Knowledge

About this event

*Please note that this course is only available on demand and there is no meeting being held.**

Welcome to Price Controls 150! This course focuses on the role of operational expenditure (Opex) in economic regulation — specifically, how regulators set forecasts and efficiency targets to ensure fairness, transparency, and value for consumers.

Once you sign up, you’ll get immediate access to a lecture video, annotated slides, a quiz to test your learning, and a complete transcript.

This course offers you:📉 A structured introduction to Opex forecasting and why it matters🛠 Tools and models used by regulators for efficiency benchmarking🌍 Real-world examples from AER and Ofgem, including RIIO-GD2

Don’t miss this chance to:🔍 Understand the base-step-trend method and other forecasting tools💬 Learn how to assess Opex credibility through benchmarking and audits📈 Explore incentive mechanisms like AER’s Efficiency Benefit Sharing Scheme

This course is for:

  • Regulatory analysts and Opex forecasters
  • Utility managers and finance professionals
  • Consultants and advisors in cost modelling
  • Researchers in public utility economics and regulation

Register now to gain practical insights into Opex forecasting for regulated networks.

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