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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.

  • 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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REGISTER HERE

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 April 10, 2026
  • Call central reservations at 1.800.325.3535 and you must mention the NMSU Public Utility Basics.

May 2026 Basics Attendees

Last First Job Title Organization City State Course Attending
LeBlanc Colette Controller National Water Infrastructure Geismar LA LDC In-Person
Bettis Drake Chief Financial Officer National Water Infrastructure Geismar LA LDC In-Person
LeBlanc Colette Controller National Water Infrastructure Geismar LA LDC In-Person
Norfleet Barton Special Counsel for Federal Energy Affairs Mississippi Public Service Commission Jackson MS Electric In-Person
Verdieck Steven Auditor Idaho Public Utilities Commission Boise ID Electric In-Person
Abu Shahadat Ibrahim Rate Financial Analyst Colorado Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate Denver CO Electric In-Person
Patton Samuel Manager, Utility Partnerships Walmart Pea Ridge AR Electric In-Person
Matlock Kristy Sr. Rate Administrator PECO Philadelphia PA Electric In-Person
McArthur Ray Auditor Idaho Public Utilities Commission Boise ID Electric In-Person
Hall Kathryn Public Utility Analyst Delaware Public Service Commission Newark DE Electric Zoom
Matlock Kristy Sr. Rate Administrator PECO Philadelphia PA Electric In-Person
Weisenfeld Ashley Corporate Counsel Gas South Atlanta GA LDC In-Person
Whistenhunt Britani Regulatory Rates Analyst Summit Utilities Grand Prairie TX LDC In-Person
Gastal Nicholas Senior Corporate Counsel Kinetica Houston TX LDC In-Person
Hester John Auditor Mississippi Public Utilities Staff Jackson MS LDC In-Person
Garcia Johnatan Data Analyst El Paso Electric El Paso TX Electric In-Person
Ding Adrienne Consumer Advocate Province of Newfoundland and Labrador St. John''s NL Electric In-Person
Heusinkveld Brad Regulatory Director Vote Solar Boise ID Electric In-Person
Antony Mercy Auditor Mississippi Public Utilities Commission Jackson MS Electric Zoom
Keaton Julian Regulatory Accountant Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Carson City NV Electric In-Person
Carson Kress Key Account Manager Xcel Energy Amarillo TX Electric In-Person
McGee Cicily Sr. Regulatory Affairs Engagement Coordinator Southwest Power Pool Little Rock AR Electric In-Person
Summers Colleen Energy Contracts Manager New Mexico Gas Company Albuquerque NM LDC In-Person
Darcy Courtney Senior Counsel Duke Energy Corporation Plainfield IN Electric In-Person
Pearson Jeffrey Sr Operations Manager Xcel Energy Earth TX Electric In-Person
Snyder Garrett Pricing Analyst New Mexico Gas Company Albuquerque NM LDC In-Person
Martinez Savina Energy Contracts Manager New Mexico Gas Company Albuquerque NM LDC In-Person
Shoop Chris Regulatory Analyst Intermountain Gas Company Boise ID LDC In-Person
Nickolaisen Logan Revenue Accountant Summit Utilities Carl Junction MO LDC In-Person
McCune Adam Financial Rate Analyst Kentucky Public Service Commission Frankfort KY Electric In-Person
Mattingly Ryan Public Utilities Financial Analyst I Kentucky Public Service Commission Frankfort KY Electric In-Person
Shahidi Farhad Public Utilities Financial Analyst I Kentucky Public Service Commission Frankfort KY Electric In-Person
Dunlap RaeLynn Manager, Community Relations Xcel Energy Hobbs NM Electric In-Person
Moudy Drake Government Affairs Manager Summit Utilities Little Rock AR LDC In-Person
Teconchuk Casey Regulatory Analyst III Dominion Energy Services, Inc. Richmond VA Electric Zoom
Alexander Dylan FERC Compliance Specialist El Paso Electric Company El Paso TX Electric In-Person
Nelson Andrew Mr. New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Santa Fe NM Electric In-Person
Betz Cory Manager Strategic Projects Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Hays KS Electric In-Person
Lopez Jacqueline Data Analyst Oncor Red Oak TX Electric In-Person
Wikoff Jessica Financial Analyst Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Garden City KS Electric In-Person
Radney Kenda Key Account Manager Xcel Energy Amarillo TX Electric Zoom
Goodman Gary Financial Analyst The Railroad Commission of Texas Austin TX LDC In-Person
Fielder Jennifer Vice President Montana Department of Public Service Regulation Montana Public Service Commission Helena MT Electric Zoom
Shenefield Isabella Regulatory Consultant Associate American Electric Power Columbus OH Electric In-Person
Hall Trevor Regulatory Consultant Associate American Electric Power Columbus OH Electric In-Person
Yu Jocelyn Regulatory Consultant American Electric Power Columbus OH Electric In-Person
Parsell Levi Regulatory Consultant Associate American Electric Power Columbus OH Electric In-Person
Shkoukani Jeanine Regulatory Consultant Associate American Electric Power Columbus OH Electric In-Person
Kamiya Keira PUC Attorney Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Honolulu HI LDC In-Person
Leclerc Jacob PUC Attorney Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Honolulu HI Electric In-Person
Munoz George Project Manager III Xcel Energy Amarillo TX Electric In-Person
Blount Sam Lead Ops & Business Analyst LCRA Austin TX Electric In-Person
Ford Rita Revenue Accountant Summit Utilities Monroe LA LDC In-Person
Adams Charlie Regulatory Affairs and Market Intelligence Analyst ICF Portland ME Electric In-Person
Sheskey Jennifer Regulatory Consultant American Electric Power Saint Joseph MI Electric In-Person
Carley Edward Senior Building Decarbonization Policy Advisor Western Resource Advocates Boulder CO LDC In-Person
Lucero Patrick Community Relations manager Xcel Energy Clovis NM Electric In-Person
Moore Jonathan Senior Associate General Counsel Hawaiian Electric Honolulu HI Electric In-Person
Maxymillian Kris Attorney Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric Zoom
Shook Caleb Attorney Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric Zoom
Segura Salvador Attorney Public Utility Commission of Texas Austin TX Electric Zoom
Deluccia Jared Regulatory Analyst Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council Denver CO Electric In-Person
Verbrugge Julia PUC Attorney Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Honolulu HI LDC In-Person
Eastman Rene Public Utility Auditor Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Madison WI Electric In-Person
Gonzales Carolyn Attorney NMPRC-OGC Albuquerque NM Electric In-Person
Mount William Attorney New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Albuquerque NM Electric In-Person
Sloan Jessica Regulatory Economist Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board Topeka KS Electric In-Person
Whitlock Eric Principal Regulatory Accountant Summit Utilities, Inc. Monroe LA LDC In-Person
Coffey David Science and Technology Policy Fellow Department of Energy / AAAS Silver Spring MD Electric In-Person
Willcott Darlene Board Member Nova Scotia Energy and Regulatory Boards Tribunal Halifax NS Electric Zoom
Norfleet Barton Special Counsel for Federal Energy Affairs Mississippi Public Service Commission Madison Ms 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 next "The Basics" will be held on:

  • October 12-16 for the electric or LDC industries

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."