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Kelly Derksen Consulting
Bio

Kelly has been involved in Utility Regulation and Ratemaking for nearly 25 years at Manitoba Hydro and Centra Gas. She has appeared as a witness before the Manitoba Public Utilities Board and has presented at conferences, courses, and to stakeholders on many occasions. Prior to her most current role as Manager, Cost of Service, Kelly was Manager, Gas Rates and Regulatory Affairs responsible for managing the regulatory process and the liaison between the Corporation and the MPUB. In her recent role, Kelly was responsible to lead and develop the Corporation’s Cost of Service Studies (by Class) for both Electric and Natural Gas operations, rate policy and rates, as well as related regulatory strategy. She spent the last several years heavily focused on the review and development of Cost of Service methodology related to Manitoba Hydro’s electric operations, the public review of which occurred in 2016 culminating in the issuance of an Order of the Provincial Regulator in December 2016, and lead and developed the Corporation's current electric Cost of Service Study, and Zone of Reasonableness evidence currently before the MPUB. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry and Mathematics and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (Certified Management Accountant). In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her young daughter who aspires to be a veterinarian, dentist or “you-tuber”.