Power & Utilities
Baker Tilly’s utilities team works alongside governmental, not-for-profit and investor-owned utility clients to navigate complex challenges, enhance service quality and improve overall efficiency through our comprehensive utility management services.
Power & Utilities
Gideon Gradman
Managing Director
Daniel La Haye
Director
Joel M. Laubenstein
Principal
Ryan O'Donnell
Director
Sarah Slaughter
Director
Thomas E. Unke
Principal
Gwendolynn J. Zech
Director
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Outdated systems and complex risk environments make it difficult for utilities to operate efficiently and adapt to change.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.
