REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION FUNDAMENTALS 2023: Background, Purpose, Future

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April 24-26, 2023
Hybrid Program

In-Person venue:
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus
Madison WI 53706


COURSE SYNOPSIS

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.

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IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:


EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

(Through 03.24.2023)

WPUI Member or NARUC/Public Utility
Commission Member: $985
Non-member: $1,285

 

REGULAR REGISTRATION
(03.25.2023 through 04.14.2023)

WPUI Member or NARUC/Public Utility
Commission Member: $1,085
Non-member: $1,385
PLEASE NOTE: Due to catering deadlines, In-Person Attendance registration ends 04.14.2023.

 


ONLINE ATTENDANCE:


EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
(Through 03.24.2023)

Full Series:
WPUI Member or NARUC/Public Utility
Commission Member: $585

Non-member: $885
Individual Single-Days:
WPUI Member or NARUC/Public Utility
Commission Member: $285

Non-member: $385


REGULAR REGISTRATION

(03.25.2023 through 04.21.2023)

Full Series:
WPUI Member or NARUC/Public Utility
Commission Member: $685

Non-member: $985
Individual Single-Days:
WPUI Member or NARUC/Public Utility

Commission Member: $385

Non-member: $485

DRAFT AGENDA

Join us in person or online.
This will be a hybrid program.
1.6 CEUs available for the full series.
Individual Single-Day Event CEUs are listed below.
All times are Central.
May include both in-person and remote speakers.

 


Day 1, Monday 04.24.2023
8:45 a.m.-4:35 p.m.
0.6 CEUs will be available.
Background, History, Overview
Transmission Planning
Evening Welcome Reception
(In-Person only)
4:40-5:30 p.m.

Day 2, Tuesday 04.25.2023
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
0.6 CEUs will be available.
Markets
Role of the Market Monitor
Resource Adequacy

Day 3, Wednesday 04.26.2023
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
0.4 CEUs will be available.
Current Issues Panel
Looking Forward Panel
Wrap-up

Hotel Room Blocks

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    • 601 University Ave.
    • $169/night
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    • Room block name: Regional Transmission Organization Fundamentals

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INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION

  • Registration for In-Person Attendance

    • Daily breaks and lunches
    • Monday evening Welcome Reception
    • Access to daily web conference credentials
    • Online access to relevant program materials
  • Registration for Online Attendance

    • Access to daily web conference credentials
    • Online access to relevant program materials

UPCOMING 2023 PROGRAMS

April 24-26
Regional Transmission Organization Fundamentals - Hybrid Program
September 20
System Planning with AI - Online Program
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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION for WPUI’s 2023 REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM

Substitutions must be made by COB 04.12.2023.
Cancellations made before COB 03.24.2023 will be refunded all but $150. Cancellations made 03.25.2023 through 04.12.2023 will receive a 50% refund.
No refunds will be given after 04.12.2023.
See the Registration Information page for additional details.