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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MEMBER DRIVEN.
SINCE 1982.
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
Regional Transmission Organization Fundamentals - Hybrid Program
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.
WPUI MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS
June 20, 2023
Current Federal Grant Opportunities
January 24, 2023
Short-term Energy Outlook for 2023
January 9, 2023
Nuclear Fusion: What do recent successes mean for UW-Madison researchers?
October 24, 2022
Clean Energy Community Initiative with UW-Madison
June 28, 2022
WPUI 40th Anniversary Reception
February 8, 2022
Federal Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Webinar
June 16, 2021
Hydrogen Technologies
February 12, 2021
Utility Economic Outlook for 2021
February 21, 2020
Economic Overview Regarding the Energy Industry for 2020
February 1, 2019
Economic Overview Regarding the Energy Industry for 2019
January 25, 2018
Advanced Technology Panel
Current Federal Grant Opportunities
Short-term Energy Outlook for 2023
Nuclear Fusion: What do recent successes mean for UW-Madison researchers?
Clean Energy Community Initiative with UW-Madison
WPUI 40th Anniversary Reception
Federal Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Webinar
Hydrogen Technologies
Utility Economic Outlook for 2021
Economic Overview Regarding the Energy Industry for 2020
Economic Overview Regarding the Energy Industry for 2019
Advanced Technology Panel