October 14-18, 2024
"THE BASICS" Practical Regulatory Training Courses
Contact Cindy Blume at cblume@nmsu.edu or 575-644-0458 for additional information.
NARUC Endorsed
Electric Industry: PROGRAM BROCHURE
"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
LDC Industry: PROGRAM BROCHURE
"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.
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
• 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
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 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 $195 for single and $210 for double, which includes a full breakfas
- Room rate reservation cut-off is September 16, 2024.
- Book your room online: HERE
- Call central reservations at 1.800.325.3535 and you must mention the NMSU Public Utility Basics.
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:
- May 12-16 for the electric, LDC, and FERC Ratemaking for the Natural Gas Pipeline Industry
- Electric Industry will be held hybrid - in person at the Sheraton Uptown ABQ and online via Zoom
- LDC and FERC Ratemaking will be held in-person only at the Sheraton Uptown ABQ
- October 13-17 for the electric or LDC industries
- Both course will be held ybrid - in person at the Sheraton Uptown ABQ and online via Zoom
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."
