Institute ProgramsWPUI programs bring together utility experts from a diverse set of backgrounds in order to provide fair and balanced treatment of all the issues covered in the Institute’s special topics seminars and professional courses. The Institute conducts an intesive week-long Energy Utility Basics which is held annually in the fall. In addition, special topics seminars cover isses ranging from nuclear power to finance to electric vehicles. Insitute courses and seminars are an economical way to keep up to date on the most important issues within the utility industry. Additionally, most WPUI programs will earn attendees Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit. Contact us for more information Check out our upcoming programs and register today! |
WPUI speakers come from utilities, government, public and private research institutes as well as the University of Wisconsin system. Past WPUI Speakers:
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