Doug Baldessari

CPA

Partner

+1 (317) 465 1508

Doug Baldessari has been with the firm since 2000 and is a partner with the public sector practice group.

Doug has over 22 years’ experience in providing financial studies and municipal advisory services for utility projects. These projects often involve bond financing, financial analysis and determining utility revenue requirements, cost-of-service studies, asset management and financial planning associated with capital acquisition. Doug also has significant experience providing advisory services related to the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and now the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) where he serves as the public practice service lead for Baker Tilly.

Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Experience

Practices financial reporting, strategic planning and utility rate management for utilities
Tax credit experience to support project development activities for renewable energy and energy transition
National speaker and author supporting the utilities industry
Provides asset management and capital project planning for utilities
Utility cost of service studies and rate design
Proficient in system development/capacity fee studies
Offers assistance in wholesale rate development and assistance with intergovernmental contract negotiations
Assists with bond financing through the open market, state revolving fund, rural development and other sources
Testifies as expert witness before regulatory agencies, courts and local public hearings on behalf of clients
Advises and assists with acquisitions, disposition, mergers and privatization and re-municipalization

Involvement