October 13-17, 2026
"THE BASICS" Practical Regulatory Training Courses
SHERATON UPDTOWN • ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Contact Cindy Blume at cblume@nmsu.edu or 575-644-0458 for additional information.
NARUC Endorsed
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
"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
REGISTER NOW
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
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: 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.
The Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque is located at 2600 Louisiana Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. There are restaurants and shops located throughout the Uptown area.
- Conference room rate is $200 for single and $215 for double, which includes a full breakfast.
- Room rate reservation cut-off is September 12, 2025
- Book your room online: CLICK HERE
- Call central reservations at 1.800.325.3535 and you must mention the NMSU Public Utility Basics.
October 2026 Basics Attendees
| Last Name | First Name | Title | Organization | City | State | Course | Attending |
| Rosenthal | Laura | Director, Group Utilities | NiSource | Columbus | OH | Electric | In-person |
| Sorrells | Sylvana | Regulatory Analyst 3 | Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission | Lacey | WA | Electric | Zoom |
| Fitzgerald | Kelvin | Regulatory Analyst 3 | Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission | Lacey | WA | Electric | Zoom |
| Johnson | Debra | Regulatory Analyst 3 | Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission | Lacey | WA | Electric | Zoom |
| Rudd | Cynthia | Director of Project Controls | NIPSCO | La Crosse | IN | LDC | In-person |
| Lundy | Miranda | Manager, Project Cost | NiSource | Hebron | IN | LDC | In-person |
| Roberts | Susan | Manager - Project Controls | NiSource | Valparaiso | IN | LDC | In-person |
| Winters | Larry | Director | ONE Gas | Tulsa | OK | LDC | 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 2026 on:
- May 18-22, 2026 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 and FERC Ratemaking for the Pipeline Industry will be held in-person only
- 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."
