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AGENDA FOR THE ELECTRIC INDUSTRY

"The Basics" for the Electric Industry will be held:

IN-PERSON ONLY: Bringing a laptop, tablet, or similar device that is compatible with Adobe PDF and Microsoft Office is highly RECOMMENDED for in-class problems and to follow along with the presentation. Hard copies of the presentation material will not be provided.

  • Course material will be provided in electronic format before the course begins.
  • Hard copies will NOT be provided or required. Individuals are welcome to bring their own hard copies.

This course is specifically designed to capture the nuances of the industry and includes the following topics and more!

• Industry Technology, Structure, and Regulation
• Revenue Requirements
• Class Cost-of-Service Studies
• Low Income Programs & Energy Justice
• Energy Efficiency & Regulatory Policy
• Rate Design
• Rate Case Procedures
• In-class Problems

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AGENDA FOR THE LDC INDUSTRY

"The Basics" for the Natrual Gas Local Distribution ("LDC") Industry will be held:

IN-PERSON ONLY: Bringing a laptop, tablet, or similar device that is compatible with Adobe PDF and Microsoft Office is highly RECOMMENDED for in-class problems and to follow along with the presentation. Hard copies of the presentation material will not be provided.

  • Course material will be provided in electronic format before the course begins.
  • Hard copies will NOT be provided or required. Individuals are welcome to bring their own hard copies.

This course is specifically designed to capture the nuances of the industry and includes the following topics and more!

• Industry Technology, Structure, and Regulation
• Revenue Requirements
• Class Cost-of-Service Studies
• Rate Design
• Key Issues facing the Natural Gas Industry
• Rate Case Procedures
• In-class Problems

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Payment Options:

  • MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover are accepted.
  • Mail in or electronic check
  • Invoice your organization
  • ACH/Wire Transfer payments - contact Cindy at cblume@nmsu.edu 

Online: Here

Phone-in & Email: Contact Cindy - Call 575-646-4876 or email cblume@nmsu.edu 

Cost for attending:

  • Company Representative = $1,395
  • CPU Sponsors & Government Agencies = $1,195

*The registration fee covers all instructional materials presented, receptions, transportation to Santa Fe, and coffee breaks. The registration fee does not include travel, hotel accommodations or meals.

CANCELLATIONS: Registration fee refunds or substitutions are accepted prior to access to course materials. No refunds, transfers, or substitutions after access to the course materials have been provided. NOTE: Credit card refunds will be assessed a $50 processing fee.

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The Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque is located at 2600 Louisiana Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. There are restaurants and shops located throughout the Uptown area.

RESERVE NOW

  • Conference room rate is $205 for single and $220 for double, which includes a full breakfast.
  • Room rate reservation cut-off is September 11, 2026
  • Call central reservations at 1.800.325.3535 and you must mention the NMSU Public Utility Basics.

October 2026 Basics Attendees

Last First Job Title Organization City State Course
Scardina Julie Manager - Project Cost NIPSCO Valparaiso IN Electric
Nilges Joseph Senior Financial Analyst / Utilities Division Kansas Corporation Commission Topeka KS Electric
Payne Cole Counsel Duke Energy Plainfield IN Electric
Steffes Liane Senior Counsel Duke Energy Plainfield IN Electric
Marley Nikki Sr. Sustainability Manager Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC Dallas TX Electric
Leigh Morgan Assistant People's Counsel Office of People's Counsel Baltimore MD Electric
Makowski Christopher PUC Attorney Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Honolulu HI Electric
Laguna Cristina Analyst Finance El Paso Electric Co El Paso TX Electric
Chavira Cristina Data Analyst El Paso Electric Co El Paso TX Electric
Burdell Josiah Operations Manager Xcel Energy Earth TX Electric
Anderson Jamie Manager, Gas Scheduling NIPSCO Valparaiso IN LDC
Summers Colleen Energy Contracts Manager New Mexico Gas Company Albuquerque NM LDC
Crossley Nakhia Director, Regulatory Affairs Washington Gas Light Washington DC LDC
Monzo Brianna Regulatory Affairs Manager SEMCO Energy Gas Supply Port Huron MI LDC
Leigh Morgan Assistant People's Counsel Office of People's Counsel Baltimore MD Electric
Makowski Christopher PUC Attorney Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Honolulu HI Electric
Laguna Cristina Analyst Finance El Paso Electric Co El Paso TX Electric
Chavira Cristina Data Analyst El Paso Electric Co El Paso TX Electric
Burdell Josiah Operations Manager Xcel Energy Earth TX Electric
Streufert Preston Commissioner's Advisor Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric
Schooley Melissa Finance Director City of Winfield Winfield KS Electric
McLean Sarah Renewable Resource Reporting Analyst II PacifiCorp Portland OR Electric
Li Leah Renewable Resource Reporting Analyst II PacifiCorp Portland OR Electric
Witkowski Michael Director of Environmental and Regulatory Policy Michigan Manufacturers Association Lansing MI Electric
Magaster Paige Senior Deputy Attorney General Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection Las Vegas NV LDC
Slattery Michael Demand Planning Analyst Southwest Gas Corporation Las Vegas NV LDC
Kanuha Kyle FUFA Trainee Pennsylvania Public Utiltiy Commission Harrisburg PA Electric
Gagnon Kathleen Assistant People's Counsel Maryland Office of People's Counsel Baltimore MD LDC
Dudelczyk Alexis Senior Attorney Xcel Energy Santa Fe NM Electric
Warren Josh Senior FERC Rate Analyst Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Westminster CO Electric
Murphy Andreas Business & Innovation Specialist Newfoundland Power Inc. St. John's NL Electric
Ott Douglas Senior Associate Consultant ScottMadden Management Consultants Ponte Vedra Beach FL LDC
Brethour Ann Assistant Commission Counsel NM Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric
Burt Erin Graduate Engineer, Regulatory Affairs Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro Conception Bay South NL Electric
Edwards Kourtney Regulatory Engineering Technical Specialist Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro St John's NF Electric
Porter Quinton Rates and Billing Analyst East River Electric Madison SD Electric
Maile Earlynne Chief Engineer Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Honolulu HI Electric
Reimherr Patrick Attorney Van Ness Feldman Washington DC Electric
Lee Jon Resource Planning Analyst Avista Corp Spokane WA Electric
Byanyima Matthew Assistant People's Counsel Maryland Office of The People's Counsel Silver Spring MD Electric
Olawale Opeoluwa Manager, Climate and Energy Analytics Washington Gas Light Springfield VA LDC
Garcia Ariadna Attorney The Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric
Adamie Brett Attorney The Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric
Croteau Dylan Engineering Specialist The Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric
Vandrovec Holly Master Administrative Law Judge The Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric
Schroeder Kathryn Attorney The Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric
Souza Kelly Attorney The Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric
King Rebecca UECA Pennsylvania Public Utiltiy Commission Harrisburg PA Electric
Anderson Caleb AAG State of Alaska, AGO Anchorage AK Electric
Norwood Nikita Rates and Regulatory Analyst II ONE Gas Inc Tulsa OK LDC
Beller Abby Rates Analyst ONE Gas Inc Tulsa OK LDC
Oliva Morgan Regulatory Administrator Xcel Energy Denver CO Electric
Zhang Anqi Senior Risk Consultant EY Irvine CA Electric
Martin Daniel Regulatory Analyst III Dominion Energy South Carolina Cayce SC Electric
Acosta DeAndra Regulatory Project Manager El Paso Electric El Paso TX Electric
Ruiz Alejandra Regulatory Project Manager El Paso Electric El Paso TX Electric
Henderson Shellie Regulatory Compliance Specialist Mississippi Public Service Commission Gulfport MS Electric
Daniel Yovanka VP, Chief of Staff Entergy New Orleans LA Electric
Marcus Lawrence Assistant Solicitor General New Mexico Dept of Justice Santa Fe NM Electric
Murray Jason Senior Policy Advisor Oklahoma Corporation Commission Oklahoma City OK Electric
Stone Matt Arkansas State Senator Arkansas Senate Camden AR Electric
McKee Matt Arkansas State Senator Arkansas Senate Pearcy AR Electric
Carroll Ryan Assistant People's Counsel Maryland Office of People's Counsel Baltimore MD Electric
Hayden Mark Director of Utilities New Mexico Dept of Justice Santa Fe NM LDC
Vinsonhaler Charles Regulatory Risk Consultant EY Raleigh NC Electric
Jenkins Amanda Asset Management Manager Sr. AEP Jackson OH Electric
Feery Katie Director - Strategic Initiatives & Sustainability New Jersey Resources Wall NJ LDC
Correa Bryanna Utilities Analyst I Idaho Public Utilities Commission Boise ID LDC
Friedrichs Matthew Attorney New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric
Peterson Camellia Legislative Director Americans for Prosperity - Missouri Joplin MO Electric
Chu Marina Regulatory Attorney Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Poughkeepsie NY Electric
Rydecki Sarah Rate Analyst El Paso Electric Las Cruces NM Electric
Jaeger Christopher MBCx, M&V Project Manager - Commodities ENFRA Fayetteville AR LDC

CLE and CPE CREDIT: It is the responsibility of the individual to apply for CLE or CPE credit in their own
state. Attendees must sign in every day and will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course at the end of the week to include in their application packets. Each individual planning to apply for CLE or CPE credits should contact their state board individually prior to the course and notify the CPU if there are special requirements.

The next "The Basics" will be held on:

  • May 17-21, 2027 for the electric or LDC industries and FERC Ratemaking for the Pipeline Industry will be held in-person at the Sheraton Uptown in Albuquerque, NM.
  • October 11-15, 2027 for the electric or LDC industries will be held in-person at the Sheraton Uptown in Albuquerque, NM.

What others have said about "The Basics"

"Very informative and relevant."

 

"This was a great course to provide me with a good foundation on the regulatory aspect of the electric industry!"

 

"The speakers were knowledgeable and execution was of the highest quality."

 

"Good general overview of the rate case process."

 

"The speakers did great at explaining materials in an easy understandable way."

 

"I feel that if I were to start a working on a rate case tomorrow, I have a better idea of where to begin and what questions to ask than I would have, had I not attended the conference. I appreciated the questions and opinions from differing points of view - regulators, energy providers, and interveners."

 

"The speakers were extremely knowledgeable with useful material."

 

"The LDC course exceeded my expectations. I learned about many aspects of the utility ratemaking process."