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 2021 ACTIVITIES REPORT
Highlights our activities and accomplishments in 2021 and provides a snapshot of 2022 programs-in-planning.
MEMBER SUPPORTED.
MEMBER DRIVEN.
SINCE 1982.
UPCOMING 2022 PROGRAMS
October 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
Energy Utility Basics – Hybrid Program
October 26
Water – Impact of Public Confidence on Infrastructure – Online-only Program
COMPLETED 2022 PROGRAMS
March 2
Public Utilities Law Update 2022 – Hybrid Program
March 9
Energy Storage – Online-only Program
April 18, 19 & 20
Regional Transmission Organization Fundamentals: Background, Purpose, Future – Hybrid program
September 13
Impact of Climate Change on Reliability – Online-only Program
UPCOMING 2023 PROGRAMS
This list will be updated as the 2023 programs are scheduled.
April 24-26, 2023
Regional Transmission Organization Fundamentals – Hybrid Program
October 9-13, 2023
Energy Utility Basics – Hybrid Program
ENERGY UTILITY BASICS 2022
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.
Spotlight on WPUI Member Events
January 25, 2018
Advanced Technology Panel
February 1, 2019
Economic Overview Regarding the Energy Industry for 2019
February 21, 2020
Economic Overview Regarding the Energy Industry for 2020
February 12, 2021
Utility Economic Outlook for 2021
June 16, 2021
Hydrogen Technologies
February 8, 2022
Federal Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Webinar
June 28, 2022
WPUI 40th Anniversary Reception