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AGENDA FOR THE ELECTRIC INDUSTRY

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

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE: 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.

ONLINE via ZOOM ATTENDANCE: You will need to register for Zoom in order to obtain meeting login information. Zoom registration will be sent with the course materials prior to the start of the course. Zoom meetings will NOT be recorded. This course is designed to attend live as the concepts and topics build on themselves.  

  • 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 hybrid 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 ATTENDANCE 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
• Key Issues facing the Natural Gas Industry
• Rate Design
• 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

Online: Here

Mail, Email or Phone-in: Fill out the enrollment form on the last page of the program brochure. Follow the instructions on the form for a preferred payment option.

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: Full registration fee refund if notification of cancellation is sent before access to course materials are made available. No refunds, registration transfers, or substitutions after electronic materials are made available.

 

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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 $200 for single and $215 for double, which includes a full breakfast.
  • Room rate reservation cut-off is April 12, 2025.
  • Call central reservations at 1.800.325.3535 and you must mention the NMSU Public Utility Basics.

May 2025 Basics Attendees

Last Name First Name Title Organization City State Course Attending
Habath Jill Project Cost Manager NIPSCO Hebron IN Electric In-person
Osan Brian Manager - Project Costs NIPSCO Chesterton IN Electric In-person
Pollock Lindsay Manager, Program Operations ICF Hooksett NH Electric Zoom
Hobbs Stephen Manager Capital Planning Newfoundland  Power St. John's NF Electric In-person
Pretty Ryan Mechanical Engineer in Training – Capital Planning Newfoundland Power Paradise NL Electric In-person
Cooks Kimberly SVP Customer Operations NiSource Merrillville IN LDC In-person
Reh Emily Director, Commercial ONE Gas, Inc. Tulsa OK LDC In-person
Dennis Cortney Manager, Customer Programs ONE Gas Mannford OK LDC In-person
Campbell Josh Energy Efficiency Program Manager TNMP Pflugerville TX Electric In-person
Mana-ay Dianne Energy Efficiency Program Manager Texas New Mexico Power Lewisville TX Electric In-person
Lacy Thomas Staff Attorney KY Office of the Attorney General Frankfort KY Electric In-person
Flaherty Matthew Director of Building Decarbonization Clean Energy Works Washington DC Electric In-person
Palmer-Dunning Kai Sr. Associate Building Decarbonization Clean Energy Works Washington DC Electric In-person
Perez Delia Analyst I/ Regulation Southwest Gas Corporation Phoenix AZ LDC In-person
Pever Lindsey Attorney & Partner A New Energy Oklahoma City OK Electric In-person
Tanner Kathy Regulatory Actg Case Mgr SWEPCO Shreveport LA Electric In-person
Toth Max Deputy Director for Strategic Impact Clean Energy Works Washington DC Electric Zoom
Thornton Nicky Supervisor, Customer Outreach ONE Gas Tulsa OK LDC In-person
Osburn Elizabeth Mrs. ONE Gas Tulsa OK LDC In-person
Osmond Kerri Sr. Analyst Nicor Gas Company Naperville IL LDC In-person
Chisolm Krystal Regulatory Rate Analyst Tampa Electric Company Tampa FL Electric Zoom
Schaefer Patrick Hearing Examiner New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-person
Jackman Kirk Senior Manager, Utility Partnerships Walmart Bentonville AR Electric In-person
Mcknight Christopher Manager of Project Development ONE Gas Austin TX LDC In-person
Hall Wesley Manager, Market Development Texas Gas Service Wimberley TX LDC In-person
MacDonald Justin VP Customer Service Midwest Energy Hays KS Electric Zoom
Segovia Alex Data Analyst Oncor Electric Delivery Carrollton TX Electric In-person
Umsted Brennan Member Service Specialist Golden Spread Electric Cooperative Amarillo TX Electric In-person
Narvaez Cristina Energy Policy Advisor Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Lacey WA Electric Zoom
Mickel Chelsea Energy Policy Advisor Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Lacey WA Electric Zoom
Contreras Lisa Senior Project Manager PNM Albuquerque NM Electric In-person
Kelley Garret Public Utilities Supervisor Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee FL Electric In-person
Mason Ian Public Utility Analyst Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee FL Electric In-person
Dubbs-Stubblefield Jacob Senior External Affairs Liaison Southwest Power Pool Spokane WA Electric In-person
Franks Jacob Public Utility Analyst Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee FL Electric Zoom
Acosta Elizabeth Public Utilities Economist New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric Zoom
Wade Laura Utility Division Compliance Auditor New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-person
Brossy Peterson Public Utilities Economist New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-person
Rilkoff Ed Utility Division Director New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-person
Sanchez Chris Public Utilities Economist New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-person
Paque Phil Rate Analyst WPPI Energy Sun Prairie WI Electric In-person
Barnes Keosha Regulatory Analyst II Dominion Richmond VA Electric In-person
Kozak Tina Senior Advisor New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Concord NH Electric Zoom
Hodges Chad Principal Administrative Analyst New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Concord NH Electric Zoom
Wibbenmeyer Rose Regulatory Affairs Manager Evergy Kansas City MO Electric In-person
D'Angelo Joseph Utility Analyst New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Concord NH Electric Zoom
McClelland Kate Public Utility Analyst II Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee FL LDC In-person
Onyszczak Nick Sr Utility Analyst Oregon Public Utility Commission Salem OR LDC In-person
Strobel Rob Director of Power Supply and Delivery Pedernales Electric Cooperative Johnson City TX Electric In-person
Sovine Kyle Regulatory Consultant Indiana Michigan Power Fort Wayne IN Electric In-person
DeCarlo Susan Senior Rate Administrator PECO (Exelon) Philadelphia PA Electric In-person
Abuhijleh Rayan Rates Analyst ONE Gas, Inc. Overland Park KS LDC In-person
Van Nice Amy Rates Specialist Kansas Gas Service Overland Park KS LDC In-person
Ward Oakley Public Analyst III Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee FL Electric Zoom
Le David Regulatory Analyst Dominion Energy Richmond VA Electric In-person
Jackson Louis Advisor and Assistant to Commissioner Brian Bingman Oklahoma Corporation Commission Oklahoma City OK Electric In-person
Johnston Robert Manager of Regulatory Rates Tampa Electric Tampa FL Electric Zoom
Gauldin Julie Power Markets Analyst Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric Zoom
Abdallah Aboubakr Sr Utility Analyst Oregon Public Utility Commission Salem OR Electric Zoom
Kubbins Hannah Legislative Director Americans for Prosperity - Ohio Columbus OH Electric In-person
Baldwin Aaron Research and File Analyst Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) Albuquerque NM Electric In-person
Mantovani Karen Sr Rate Analyst Tri-State G&T Westminster CO Electric Zoom
Oueis Ranime Attorney New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-person
Maddux Travis Regulatory Consultant SWEPCO Shreveport LA Electric In-person
Ortiz Jacqueline Deputy Division Director New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-person
Hlaing Kaythee Attorney New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM LDC In-person
Segura Christiana Assistant Public Counsel Office of Public Utility Counsel Austin TX Electric In-person
Reynolds Lindsay Risk Services Analyst GSEC Amarillo TX Electric In-person
Price Jett Sr. Manager Enterprise Risk, Budget, and Forecasting GSEC Amarillo TX Electric In-person
Yeh Li-Chun Regulatory Consultant Dominion Energy Richmond VA Electric In-person
Bacher William Pricing Consultant Public Service Company of Colorado Denver CO Electric In-person
Miranda Luis Senior Campaign Organizer Sierra Club Salt Lake City UT Electric In-person
Denmark Christina Administrative Law Judge Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric In-person
Zenner Madelyn Rate Information Specialist Xcel Energy Minneapolis MN Electric In-person
Maestas Laura Project Manager II, Regulatory PNM Albuquerque NM Electric In-person
Augspurger Jennifer Senior Attorney Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee FL Electric In-person
Sparks Timothy Senior Attorney Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee FL Electric In-person
Lager Grace Attorney Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric In-person
Mesta Alexis Sr. Financial Analyst El Paso Electric Co. El Paso TX Electric In-person
Enriquez Cynthia Senior Rate Analyst El Paso Electric Co. Las Cruces NM Electric In-person
Padron Mariel Financial Analyst El Paso Electric Co. El Paso TX Electric In-person
Arnold Bryan Financial Analyst El Paso Electric Co. El Paso TX Electric Zoom
Arnold Bryan Financial Analyst El Paso Electric El Paso TX Electric Zoom
Blevins Diann Rate Case Analyst Arkansas Public Service Commission Little Rock AR Electric In-person
Sheppard Daniel Rate Case Analyst Arkansas Public Service Commission Little Rock AR Electric In-person
Pottker Nick Rates Analyst I EPCOR Glendale AZ LDC In-person
Guzman Leo Accountant City of Las Cruces Las Cruces NM LDC In-person
Ponio Jerry Legislative Director Americans For Prosperity Madison WI Electric In-person
Evans Anna Policy Manager Interwest Energy Alliance Golden CO Electric In-person
Walsh Shirley Regulatory Legal Counsel Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro St. John's NL Electric Zoom
Yatsuhashi Mariko Regulatory Advocate Center for Energy and Environment Minneapolis MN Electric In-person
Reed Scott VP Regulatory & Business Affairs Anesi Gas Heat Pumps Denver CO LDC In-person
Plucker Andrew Rates and Billing Manager East River Electric Power Cooperative Madison SD Electric In-person
Putterman Joshua Rate Analyst Colorado Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate Denver CO Electric In-person
McGregor David Partner ATLAS Infrastructure Sydney NSW Electric In-person
Campbell Joshua Analyst ATLAS Infrastructure Sydney NSW Electric In-person
Colvin Tonya Public Utility Auditor Public Service Commission of Wisc Madison WI Electric Zoom
Bradley Becky Analyst - Regulatory Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Little Rock AR Electric In-person
Amason Taylor Sr. Pricing Analyst Southwestern Public Service Fort Collins CO Electric In-person
Nguyen Richard Rates Analyst EPCOR Glendale AZ LDC In-person
Van Zant John Reliability/Emergency Preparedness Supervisor Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Harrisburg PA Electric Zoom
Downs Hallie Regulatory Analyst Black Hills Energy Rapid City SD Electric In-person
Rosenthal Laura Director, Group Utilities NiSource Columbus OH Electric In-person
Pryor II Marcus Attorney FirstEnergy Akron Ohio Electric Zoom
Swearengin James Energy Program Manager META terrebonne OR Electric Zoom
Herrera-Waldroup Alyssa Assistant General Counsel New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-person
Cave Meredith Attorney Honaker Law Office Lexington KY Electric Zoom
Aguirre Marie Public Utilities Rate Analyst-Senior Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Madison WI Electric In-person
Switalski Nicole Public Utilities Rate Analyst Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Madison WI Electric In-person
Jacobson Deborah Attorney FirstEnergy Corp Akron OH Electric Zoom
Green Kaley Sr. Media Relations Representative Xcel Energy Amarillo TX Electric In-person

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 Basics" will be held in 2025 on:

  • October 13-17 for the electric or LDC industries
    • Electric Industry course will be held hybrid - in person at the Sheraton Uptown ABQ and online via Zoom
    • LDC Industry course will be held in-person only

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."