Utilities and renewable energy for Public Sector

Utilities and renewable energy

Meeting the growing demand for utility services isn’t easy


Navigating complex rules and regulations, determining fair rates, preparing for the needs of the future – today’s utilities must balance pressures from all sides.

Crowe brings many years’ experience helping water, sewer, storm water, waste, and energy utilities. Our teams have the experience and knowledge to help you respond successfully to all the challenges thrown your way.

Navigate the rules and regulations.

As mandates change and priorities evolve, regulatory compliance can be a constant battle.

Imagine being a step ahead of the continually changing rules and regulations.

Crowe has extensive experience working with utilities, managing projects, and determining rates.

We can help you create a practical plan for timely compliance and equitable rates.

Set fair rates.

Fair and justifiable utility rates are a must if they are going to withstand scrutiny from governing authorities and meet citizens’ expectations.

Imagine routinely being able to answer your citizens’ questions.

Crowe offers a rate-setting methodology that helps you produce detailed documentation that is easy to understand – and easy to explain in rate hearings, city council, and board meetings.

Look to the future.

As the utilities industry evolves, we’re here to help you change with it.

Imagine what you could do with the latest and greatest technology.

Crowe can help you update your legacy systems, implement new ERP and financial planning systems, and issue bonds to support new projects.

We can also help you plan alternative energy infrastructure, evaluate alternative energy and green programs, explore new advances in utilities delivery, find new program funding, and meet your overall portfolio obligations.

Find funding and plan expenditures.

As infrastructure ages, utilities must spend more to modernize and maintain safe operations.

And as technology advances, consumers and regulators demand new alternatives.

The common denominator: all of these priorities require funding. Crowe has many years of experience helping utility providers, from bond issuance to long-term capital plans.

Imagine having the funding to truly meet your citizens’ needs.

We draw on our experience to make the most of your funding sources, seek out new sources when possible, and maintain cost-effective operations to build a solid financial foundation for the long term.

Ways we can help


Audit services

Avoid missed deadlines and noncompliance with high-quality public sector audit services from a team with expansive industry and audit knowledge.

Public sector audit services

Tax services

Our team is ready to help exempt organizations proactively address tax issues.

Exempt organization tax services

Public sector strategy

Our team can help you make sure your people, technology, and priorities are aligned to your mission.

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Assessments and studies

From technology to finances and operations, our team offers a wide variety of assessments and studies to help your public sector organization meet its mission.

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Government Modernization

If your public sector organization is trying to achieve more complex goals, you need a team that knows how to identify and address the real challenges – and opportunities – in government modernization.

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Municipal Advisory

Constrained resources, evolving priorities, and bond financing complexities can create challenges for municipal governments. Our experienced team can help make things easier.

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Public sector risk and compliance services

Address rising levels of complexity and risk in the public sector. Work with a team that offers broad industry expertise based on more than 50 years of experience serving public sector clients.

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Technology Solutions

Our team combines deep public sector know-how with strong technology expertise, especially when it comes to Microsoft solutions.

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Crowe Government Hub

Crowe Government Hub is a suite of solutions on a single platform that brings together multiple stakeholders and departments to simplify government operations.

Crowe Government Hub

Learn about some of our public sector accomplishments

Work with us


Utility projects require a common understanding and deep expertise.

The Crowe team has both.

  • More than 50 years of experience
  • Hundreds of projects for clients of all sizes

Clients turn to Crowe for objective, knowledgeable, professional advice and support for their utility programs and projects.

Erik Nylund
Erik Nylund
Managing Director, Consulting
Jennifer-Wilson-Social
Jennifer Z. Wilson
Managing Director, Consulting
Thomas Reznicek
Tom R. Reznicek
Principal, Consulting