Power & Utilities
As the utilities industry navigates constant change, staying grounded amid fiscal, compliance, operational and technological challenges is essential.
Baker Tilly’s experienced team is fully charged to provide the assurance, tax and advisory support needed to keep you ahead of the curve. Whether optimizing your grid or illuminating new pathways with innovative utility management services, we help ensure your organization stays plugged in for a bright and sustainable future.
Featured utility management services
We pride ourselves on delivering proactive, responsive service to a wide range of utilities. Our expertise covers electric and water/wastewater utilities, investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, independent power producers, joint action agencies and public transportation entities. We understand the critical connection between staying current on regulatory issues and providing strategic guidance. Our clients turn to us for our deep industry knowledge and stay with us for our unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.

Outdated systems and complex risk environments make it difficult for utilities to operate efficiently and adapt to change. Our digital transformation solutions leverage automation, advanced technologies and data-driven strategies to modernize operations, improve decision-making and enhance resilience.

Securing funding, navigating reporting requirements and maximizing investments can be complex. Our financial assurance solutions include capital sourcing, project finance, valuations and financial reporting, while our compliance expertise and dispute resolution support keep your operations on track.

Utilities can face significant challenges from cyber threats, IT regulations and everyday business risks. Our risk advisory services strengthen your cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with solutions in IT compliance, data protection and privacy to safeguard your data and navigate complex risk environments.

Navigating federal tax credit programs, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other incentives, can be complex. Our credits and incentives advisory solutions help identify and secure available incentives while ensuring compliance with requirements like Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship. We optimize funding opportunities to maximize value and leverage them to support your business growth.
Targeted focus
Baker Tilly delivers strategic financial, tax and advisory solutions to help organizations enhance efficiency, secure funding and navigate complex challenges. Through our utility management services, we ensure utilities and energy providers stay resilient, competitive and prepared for the future. Our industry-focused approach specializes in the following areas:

Public sector utilities
Facing tight budgets and regulatory hurdles, governmental and not-for-profit utilities struggle to maintain service quality. Baker Tilly’s financial and compliance solutions help secure funding, streamline operations and navigate regulations, ensuring they meet community needs while staying fiscally responsible.

Investor-owned utilities
Investor-owned utilities must balance shareholder expectations with sustainable energy demands and regulatory challenges. Baker Tilly helps these publicly traded companies leverage tax credits, optimize capital and implement business strategies to achieve both financial and environmental goals.

Cooperatives
Cooperatives face the challenge of maintaining reliable services amid aging infrastructure and rising costs. Baker Tilly provides digital transformation and risk advisory services to modernize systems, improve efficiency and safeguard future operations.

Independent power producers
Independent power producers grapple with volatile energy markets and complex financial structures. Baker Tilly’s project finance expertise secures capital, optimizes deals and maximizes tax credits, driving success in competitive markets.

Joint action agencies
Coordinating multiple stakeholders while ensuring efficient energy delivery can overwhelm joint action agencies. Baker Tilly’s regulatory and financial solutions streamline governance, optimize rates and enhance stability for long-term success.

Public transportation agencies
Public transportation entities struggle to meet environmental goals while maintaining financial health. Baker Tilly’s capital sourcing and tax credit solutions fund clean energy projects, boosting operational efficiency and sustainability.

Utility University
Baker Tilly Utility University continues to offer valuable, on-demand webinars and resources covering essential utility topics. Stay up-to-date on key trends, gain practical insights and enhance your expertise with sessions led by industry professionals.
Utility management insights
Utility success stories
Utilities across the nation continuously face increased regulatory pressures while pursuing a quest for unmatched customer service to their ratepayers. We work with utilities to plan for success, mitigate risk and progressively pursue innovation.Aaron Worthman, Public power and utilities leader
By the numbers
800+
power and utilities organizations served
85+
dedicated utilities professionals
90+
years of experience

Comprehensive solutions
Utilities play a vital role in powering communities and economies. Specifically, investor-owned utilities must balance financial performance with regulatory compliance and sustainability goals. We help them navigate these challenges by optimizing capital strategies, leveraging tax credits and implementing innovative solutions for long-term success.Daniel Angstadt, Private power and utilities leader
Our utility management professionals
Baker Tilly’s utilities management consultants offer advanced tax, advisory and assurance services, alongside dedicated accounting, analytics and digital solutions for the utility energy sector. With over 90 years of collective experience, we help clients innovate and excel in a dynamic economic and regulatory environment.






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