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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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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

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.

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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 September 12, 2025
  • Call central reservations at 1.800.325.3535 and you must mention the NMSU Public Utility Basics.

October 2025 Basics Attendees

Last Name First Name Job Title Organization City State Course Attending
Last First Job Title Organization City State Course Attending
Pretty Ryan Mechanical Engineer in Training – Capital Planning Newfoundland Power Paradise NL Electric In-person
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
McConnell Kody Regulatory Analyst 3 Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Lacey WA Electric Zoom
Brown Jake Principal Attorney Xcel Energy Austin TX Electric In-person
Mize Connor FERC Rate Analyst, III Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Westminster CO Electric In-person
Campo Cynthia Utilities Rate Analyst City of Las Cruces Las Cruces NM LDC In-person
Plummer Everett Programs Manager Oklahoma Corporation Commission Oklahoma City OK Electric In-person
Weedn Travis Sr. Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs Oklahoma Corporation Commission Oklahoma City OK Electric In-person
Bailey Meaghan Administrative Law Judge State Office of Administrative Hearings Austin TX Electric Zoom
Bockheim Christy Associate GDS Associates, Inc. Fitchburg WI Electric In-person
Quinn Cassandra Administrative Law Judge State Office of Administrative Hearings Austin TX Electric Zoom
Paige Gina Senior Pricing Analyst Xcel Energy Highlands Ranch CO LDC In-person
Wittman Cristina Corporate Communications Manager Central Maine Power/Avangrid Augusta ME Electric In-person
Chaney-Tucker Celeste Executive Director Kansas Corporation Commission Topeka KS Electric In-person
Dorbecker Hector Sr. Economist TXNM Energy Albuquerque NM Electric In-person
Bellamy Paige Assistant People's Counsel Maryland Office of People's Counsel Baltimore MD Electric In-person
Gardner-Hajek Anne Business Analyst Salt River Project Phoenix AZ Electric In-person
Allen Connor Regulatory Analyst Idaho Power Company Boise ID Electric In-person
Apperson Austen Regulatory Analyst Idaho Power Company Boise ID Electric In-person
Taylor Samuel Sr. Deputy AG Nevada Attorney General's Office Carson City NV Electric In-person
Charlton-Oliver Carrie Case Specialist Xcel Energy Amarillo TX Electric In-person
Grayson Reese Regulatory Consultant American Electric Power - Texas Austin TX Electric In-person
Baca Erica Sr. Pricing Analyst PNM Albuquerque NM Electric In-person
Coriz Marchez Sr Account Manager PNM Albuquerque NM Electric In-person
Tomlinson Kaida Regulatory Analyst Texan New Mexico Power Lewisville TX Electric In-person
Knoll Sam Energy Analyst Department of Public Utilities Boston MA Electric In-person
Jones Matt Senior Project Manager Gridworks Alameda CA Electric Zoom
Spenrath Micalah Deputy Director Houston Advanced Research Center The Woodlands TX Electric Zoom
Allen Matekka Regulatory Consultant Principal American Electric Power Tulsa OK Electric In-person
Grecu Emily Associate Post & Schell, PC Pittsburg PA Electric Zoom
Byrd Mark Associate People's Counsel Maryland Office of People's Counsel Baltimore MD Electric Zoom
Lilly Cameron Sr. Regulatory Analyst Nicor Gas Naperville IL LDC In-person
Nilges Joseph Senior Financial Analyst / Utilities Division Kansas Corporation Commission Topeka KS Electric In-person
Mahmud Shamun Student NMSU Denver CO Electric Zoom
Yarborough William Regulatory Specialist Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Grants NM Electric In-person
Hill III Billy Mgr. Gov't Affairs CenterPoint Energy Houston TX Electric In-person
Gastonguay Victoria Customer Service Manager Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, Inc. Grants NM Electric In-person
Simpliciano Roderrick Auditor Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Honolulu HI Electric In-person
Crocker Evan Assistant Attorney General -  Division Director New Mexico Department of Justice Albuquerque NM Electric In-person
Bieker Jeff Manager, Treasury Services Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Hays KS Electric In-person
Utley Ben Director of Government Relations TNMP Austin TX Electric Zoom
Racy John Attorney CURB Topeka KS Electric In-person
Thompson Christopher Manager - AI Solutions ONE Gas Tulsa OK LDC In-person
Vazquez Brian Power Production Engineer PNM Albuquerque NM Electric In-person
Whitlow Lincoln Regulatory Consultant Sr. American Electric Power Columbus OH Electric In-person
Archana Iti Consultant Energy Strategies Salt Lake City UT Electric In-person
Abdallah Omar Manager, Utility Pricing, Policy, & Analytics CFC Herndon VA Electric In-person
Lovrien Buehler Nora Director, Energy Policy and Programs ICF Reston VA Electric Zoom
Grundman Neil Wyoming Manager of Utility Construction EU & NGU Black Hills Energy Douglas WY Electric Zoom
Hendricks Benjamin Data Analyst National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation Sterling VA Electric In-person
Chamnanthai Chadaporn Data Analysts NRUCFC Sterling VA Electric Zoom
Kim Daniel Data Analyst NRUCFC Sterling VA Electric In-person
Macias Javier Attorney El Paso Electric Company El Paso TX Electric Zoom
Green Jason Public Utilities Rates and Tariffs Manager Kentucky Public Service Commission Frankfort KY Electric In-person
Riley Kayleigh Public Utilities Rates Analyst Kentucky Public Service Commission Frankfort KY LDC In-person
Bostrom Peter Public Utilities Rates Analyst Kentucky Public Service Commission Frankfort KY Electric In-person
Jarboe Bentley Public Utilities Rates Analyst Kentucky Public Service Commission Frankfort KY Electric In-person
Gunner Meredith Regulatory Consultant The Garrett Group St. Michael MN Electric Zoom
Nguyen Long Analyst Kansas Gas Services Overland Park KS LDC In-person
Harbick Mitchell Regulatory Projects Manager PacifiCorp Portland OR Electric In-person
Roth Chelsey Regulatory Projects Manager PacifiCorp Portland OR Electric In-person
Hall Sarah Regulatory Analyst Idaho Power Company Boise ID Electric In-person
Vizcarra Vince Analyst, Natural Gas Scheduling Southwest Gas Corporation Las Vegas NV LDC In-person
Marquez Carlos Senior Attorney Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee FL Electric In-person
Wall Malkie Consultant Energy Strategies Salt Lake City UT Electric Zoom
Bell Mark President Association of Electric Companies of Texas Austin TX Electric Zoom
Orth Patrick Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs NiSource Washington DC 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 for the electric or LDC industries
  • October 12-16 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."