Wisconsin Public Utility Institute

Fundamental Course: Energy Utility Basics

Co-Sponsored by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

October 26-30, 2009, Fluno Center, Madison, Wisconsin Open to the public

This is an annual foundation course, updated each year as technology, regulation, competition and markets evolve. The WPUI Basic Course for Energy Utilities was first offered in 1983. The Institute is proud to present this exceptional course.

Course Summary

Over four and a half days participants will receive an introduction to the electric and natural gas industries, insights into regulatory decision-making, and an analysis of the current issues facing both industries.

Who Should Attend

The energy industry has undergone substantial change—not the least of which is the hiring practice. 20 years ago new utility staff would start out learning the ropes by working up through the ranks. Now the industry finds hiring staff from other industries to be advantageous in this fast moving business environment—but this often means that they don’t have the full picture of the industry. This course is intended for anyone working in the energy industry including public interest groups, legislative staff, regulatory staff, state and local government personnel. It is intended for energy professionals who would like a better idea of how all the physical, financial and political pieces fit together.

Benefits

Attendees will obtain practical, non-technical knowledge of the operations and technology of the natural gas and electricity industries from the ground to the customer’s bill.

Registration and Lodging

  • To register please click here.
  • For questions regarding registration, contact Cara Lee (Sam) Mahany Braithwait
  • To book a room at the UW's Fluno Center, site of the program...
    • Call toll free (877) 773-5866 or click here to reserve your room online.
    • The Fluno Center is a short 15 minute taxi ride from the Dane County Regional Airport. For local travel information, click here.

Fees

FULL FIVE DAY PROGRAM ** Monday - Friday noon
$1350.00 INSTITUTE MEMBER
$2000.00 NON-MEMBER
$600.00 GOVERNMENT (NON-UTILITY)
$1100.00 NON-PROFIT, MEMBER
$1400.00 NON-PROFIT, NON-MEMBER

FOUR DAY PROGRAM ** Monday - Thursday

Electric Industry
$1200.00 INSTITUTE MEMBER
$1700.00 NON-MEMBER
$500.00 GOVERNMENT (NON-UTILITY)
$950.00 NON-PROFIT, MEMBER
$1250.00 NON-PROFIT, NON-MEMBER

TWO DAY PROGRAM ** Thursday - Friday Only

Natural Gas Industry
$375.00 MEMBER
$600.00 NON-MEMBER
$200.00 GOVERNMENT (NON-UTILITY)
$275.00 NON-PROFIT, MEMBER
$475.00 NON-PROFIT, NON-MEMBER

SENIOR STAFF MENTOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM**

A three day option is available but will not include the environmental components an plant tour included in the four day program. For details, contact Sam.

Please contact Sam at mahanybraith@wisc.edu for any questions.