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About WPUI
Founded in 1982, the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute’s mission is to advance understanding of public policy issues in the electricity and gas industries. We provide information and education programs in addition to other services that aid in the examination and development of appropriate public policies for those industries. Our programs and services communicate the diversity of views that exist on current policy issues, particularly the leading-edge issues that will affect the future of those industries and the customers they serve.
WPUI is a member supported organization and relies on membership fees and program registration fees to fund our work. The activities of the Institute follow the “Wisconsin Idea” of applying the resources of the University to meet the need for information outside of the University’s boundary. The Institute achieves its mission through the exchange, creation, integration, transfer and application of knowledge. It provides forums for discussion, dialog, and debate on public policy issues at the request of its members. Meetings are often open to the public and materials may be posted on our website after events. At times, we will charge a fee for participation in meetings, typically commensurate with our cost and effort to host the meeting. Membership is not required to view the events posted on our website. It engages innovative programming enhanced by creative use of advanced information technologies and effective communication techniques.
Board Members - 2013
Terry Nicolai, Alliant Energy
Brian Rude, Dairyland Power Cooperative
Cheryl Parrino, Parrino Strategic Consulting Group
Charlie Higley, Citizens’ Utility Board
Jordan Hemaidan, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jim Schubilske, Wisconsin Energy Corporation/We Energies
David Sumi, Madison Gas & Electric Co.
P.J. Distefano, Deloitte & Touche
Dave Donovan, Xcel Energy
Paul Meier, Energy Institute, UW Madison
Mike Corradini, Energy Institute, UW Madison
Tim Kallies, WPS Resources Corporation
R.J. Pirlot, Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Peter Taglia, Peter Taglia Energy & Environmental Consulting
Kevin Vesperman, DOA
Earl Gustafson, WI Paper Council
Robet McKee, ATC
Assemblyman Josh Zepnick, Wisconsin State Legislature
Senator Paul Farrow, Wisconsin State Legislature
Rodney Stevenson, Wisconsin Public Utility Institute
John Schulze, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Nilaksh Kothari, General Manager of Manitowoc Public Utilities
Charter- approved December 14, 2009 |