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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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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.

Uptown Albuquerque, NM. There are restaurants and shops located throughout the Uptown area.

RESERVE NOW

  • Conference room rate is $210 for single and $225 for double, which includes a full breakfast.
  • Room rate reservation cut-off is April 16, 2027
  • Book your room online: CLICK HERE
  • Call central reservations TBA.

May 2027 Basics Attendees

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 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."