Wisconsin Public Utility Institute

MISSION

To advance understanding and discussion of relevant industry topics and emerging trends in the electric, natural gas, and water industries.

Through engaging programming, WPUI provides access to experts and to current research, creating opportunities for discussion and debate in non-partisan program formats.

REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION FUNDAMENTALS: Background, Purpose, Future 2023

This annual course provides a comprehensive overview of regional transmission organizations in North America. Attendees will develop a solid understanding of how and why RTOs were created, what their many functions are today, how transmission planning is conducted, how resource adequacy is managed, how the system maintains operational reliability, how financial markets operate. The course will end with a discussion of current issues facing RTOs today and tomorrow. Registration is open to the public.

WPUI’s 2022 ACTIVITIES REPORT

Highlights our activities and accomplishments in 2022 and provides a snapshot of 2023 programs-in-planning.

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UPCOMING 2023 PROGRAMS

October 9-13
Energy Utility Basics - Hybrid Program

October 25
Water - Sustainability and Climate Change - Online Program

COMPLETED 2023 PROGRAMS

March 1
Public Utilities Law Update - Hybrid Program

March 7
Affordability and the Energy Burden -- Online Program

April 24-26
Regional Transmission Organization Fundamentals - Hybrid Program

September 20
Technology Advancements in System Planning - Online Program

UPCOMING 2024 PROGRAMS

April 8-10, 2024
Regional Transmission Organization Fundamentals - Hybrid Program

October 7-11, 2024
Energy Utility Basics 2024 - Hybrid Program

ENERGY UTILITY BASICS 2023

WPUI has proudly offered Energy Utility Basics annually since 1983. This comprehensive course provides an overview of the history of the electric and natural gas industries, insights into regulatory decision-making, analysis of the current issues facing the energy industry, and more.

This course is perfect for energy professionals, those new to the industry as well as those assuming new responsibilities, who want a better grasp of how all the technological, financial, and administrative pieces of the energy puzzle fit together. Registration is open to the public.