Miranda Kleven, PE 
Let’s talk utility rates, trends, and strategy! The 25th edition of the AE2S Annual Rate Survey is now open. Join hundreds of others by participating in the 2026 Utility Rate Survey for a holistic look at your position compared with peer utilities and what the numbers tell you when it comes to water, wastewater, stormwater, … Read more
How do your rates compare? Find out by participating in the Annual Utility Rate Survey. Check your email inbox or mailbox for the questionnaire. The digital and print versions of the survey were sent to utilities in February. The deadline for participation has been extended to May 2, 2025. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey … Read more
How do your rates compare? Find out by participating in the Annual Utility Rate Survey. Check your email inbox or mailbox for the questionnaire. The digital and print versions of the survey were sent to utilities on February 3rd. The deadline for participation is March 21, 2025. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey of water, wastewater, … Read more
One of the most useful discussions that can be facilitated by the AE2S Annual Rate Survey is related to fixed versus variable rate components. In addition to providing a visual comparison of how a monthly bill for 6,000 gallons of water or wastewater service compares to similar systems in the region or a given state, … Read more
In addition to the complimentary AE2S Utility Rate Survey booklet participants receive, AE2S now offers an online dashboard to provide added value to those who complete the annual survey. To access the dashboard, log into the site at: ae2sratesurvey.com. Rate survey participants can either log in using an existing account or create a new account … Read more
The 2024 Annual Utility Rate Survey booklet will soon be mailed or hand delivered. It contains charts of water, wastewater, and stormwater rates, as well as a Total Utility Bill that includes water, wastewater, and stormwater. Since each community faces different challenges, it is often useful to look at the combined utility rate when comparing … Read more