member supported.
member driven.
since 1982.
who are we?
wpui’s mission is to advance understanding and discussion
of utility industry topics and emerging trends.
Through engaging programming, wpui provides access to experts and to current research,
creating opportunities for discussion and debate in unbiased, non-partisan program formats.
WPUI's annual flagship program
Since 1983, WPUI has proudly offered this comprehensive introduction to the energy and utility industries.
Offered every fall, this week-long 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.
2019 Programs
January (tentative)
Members-only Program: Economic Review Regarding Energy Industry
February 20
Utility Partnerships with Non-utilities
March 5
Public Utilities Law Update 2019
March 11-12
Water Demand Forecasting
April 30
Disaster Response/
Resilience/Cybersecurity
June 25
New Technologies and Pricing Challenges
September 10
Electric Utility Rate Regulation Policy Changes
October 7-11
November 5
Natural Gas
WPUI 2018 Annual Activites Report
Our 2018 Annual Activities Report highlights WPUI's major activities and accomplishments in 2018 and provides a snapshot of 2019 programs in planning.