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Upcoming Events

Solar for Everyone: PV Systems for Low-Income Residents
September 22, 2008
Webcast

Solar energy has a reputation for being expensive and residential PV systems are often considered a technology for the wealthy. However, the times, they are a’ changing. Across the country a number of programs exist to make residential PV systems more affordable to the masses, including low income residents. This webcast will introduce the challenges of installing PV systems in low income residences and a number of ways States are addressing these barriers. Speakers will highlight programs in Connecticut, California, and New Jersey.

For more information contact: Julia Friedman (jfriedman@naruc.org)



Institute of Public Utilities Regulatory Fundamentals for Utility Personnel and Analysts
October 5, 2008
East Lansing, Michigan

This concentrated interdisciplinary “crash course” offers essential and concise orientation training in regulatory theory, process, and ethics; open to public and private sector participants (precedes the Advanced Program).

For more information contact: IPU Staff (ipu@msu.edu)

Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
55 South Harrison Rd.
tel: 517.432.4000


Institute of Public Utilities 6th Annual Commission Executive Management Forum
October 5 - October 7, 2008
East Lansing, Michigan

A unique facilitated retreat designed exclusively for Directors and Managers of the state public utility commissions.

For more information contact: IPU Staff (ipu@msu.edu)

Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
55 South Harrison Rd.
tel: 517.432.4000


Institute of Public Utilities 13th Annual Advanced Regulatory Studies Program
October 6 - October 10, 2008
East Lansing, Michigan

Intensive workshops for regulatory professionals, with an emphasis on analytical skills grounded in the accounting, finance, and economics disciplines. Open to everyone (public and private sector).

For more information contact: IPU Staff (ipu@msu.edu)

Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
55 South Harrison Rd.
tel: 517.432.4000


Practical Skills for the Changing Electric, Natural Gas, Telecommunication, and Water industries: The BASICS
October 11 - October 17, 2008
Albuquerque, NM

The issues confronting the regulated industries can be very complex and confusing to the employee with newly acquired responsibilities in the area of regulation. It is essential, therefore, for the employee not only to be able to understand these issues but also to be provided with an integrated framework that shows the interrelationships of the topics and how they fit together. This course will give the employees the analytical skills necessary to be a more productive employee in this changing environment.

Sheraton Uptown


NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance Conference/Meeting
October 13 - October 16, 2008
Lexington, Kentucky

The NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance will be holding its 2008 Fall conference/meeting Ocober 13-16, 2008, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky. Sessions will be open through noon on Wednesday, October 15th. Subcommittee members and regulatory conferees should plan on meeting through noon on Thursday, October 16, so please make your travel arrangements accordingly. The purpose of the meeting is to provide accounting, finance, and utility regulatory information to personnel with all levels of experience who work in the ever-changing utility regulatory environment. Utility accounting and finance issues have never been more important than they are today. You will not want to miss the presentations and discussions at this meeting. The topics will be important, timely, and informative. We plan on having representatives from a wide variety of entities as presenters, including the SEC, FASB, PCAOB, Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poors, EEI, AGA, FERC, FCC, RUS, Deloitte Touche, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and more. Continuing professional education credits will be available

For more information contact: Marshall Willis, Chair (mwillis@psc.state.fl.us)

Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center
369 West Vine Street
tel: 877-539-1648


35th Eastern NARUC Utility Rate School: Basics of Ratesetting
October 16 - October 31, 2008
Clearwater Beach, FL

The Utility Rate School, organised by NARUC, offers a practical and comprehensive introduction to public-utility ratemaking. Participants work in groups on a hypothetical utility rate case covering every aspect of the process – from establishing revenue requirements, to determining the allowed rate of return, to designing rates. This proven forum is beneficial for anyone involved in the ratemaking process, as well as related policymaking or management responsibilities for water, energy, or other public utilities.

For more information contact: Jack Mozley, Utility Rate School Program Coordinator (jmoz@earthlink.net)



Celebrating 25 Years that Changed the Face of Energy Efficiency from a Social Good to an Economic Imperative
October 28 - October 29, 2008
Santa Monica, CA

National Association of Energy Service Companies' 25th Annual Conference

For more information contact: Nina Kogan Lockhart (nkl@dwgp.com)

Fairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Boulevard
tel: 800.441.1414


National RPS Summit
November 6 - November 7, 2008
Chicago, IL

The Clean Energy States Alliance, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Energy Foundation are pleased to announce and sponsor a two-day National Summit on Renewable Portfolio Standards on November 6th and 7th, 2008. The forum will be held in Chicago, Illinois.

For more information contact: Maria Blais (Maria@cleanegroup.org)



120th Annual Convention
November 16 - November 19, 2008
New Orleans, Louisiana

Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal Street


Institute of Public Utilities 40th Annual Regulatory Policy Conference
December 9 - December 11, 2008
Williamsburg, Virginia

Integrative and in-depth treatment of today's most complex and important regulatory policy issues. Special educational workshops are also provided, including the Fundamentals Course and Ethics for Regulators on Sunday. Celebrating 40 Years!

For more information contact: IPU Staff (ipu@msu.edu)

Colonial Williamsburg
136 East Francis St.
tel: 757.220.7978


NCSTS Winter Meeting
January 11 - January 14, 2009
Austin Texas

The meeting will cover normal business matters, planning the annual conference and other current activity.

For more information contact: Robert Morris (RKMorris@psc.state.wv.us)

Hilton Garden Inn
500 North IH-35
tel: 512-480 8181

2009 Wind Industry Institute
January 21 - January 22, 2009
Austin, TX

Join energy attorneys, developers, renewable energy experts, county officials, landowners, and engineers at the 2009 Wind Energy Institute. A nationally-recognized faculty—drawn from attorneys, developers, engineers, and key Texas policymakers—will provide you with the latest technological, business, and legal information regarding wind development. Topics include emerging issues, market conditions, CREZ developments, dispatch priority, citing issues, and more.

For more information contact: Johnny Holmes (service@utcle.org)



Winter Committee Meetings
February 15 - February 18, 2009
Washington, DC


Current Issues
March 13 - March 19, 2009
Santa Fe, NM



New Commissioner Training
March 22 - March 24, 2009
Washington, DC

Two day training at the offices of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, for new Commissioners.

For more information contact: Deborah Scott (dscott@naruc.org)


2009 NECPUC Symposium
May 3 - May 6, 2009
Newport, RI

The 2009 NECPUC Symposium will be 3-6 May at the Hyatt Regency Newport, RI

For more information contact: William M. Nugent (bill.nugent@verizon.net)


NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance Conference
May 4 - May 7, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona

The NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance will be holding its 2009 Spring conference/meeting May 4-7, 2009, at the Embassey Suites Phoenix - Scottsdale in Phoenix, Arizona. Sessions will be open through noon on Wednesday, May 6th. Subcommittee members and regulatory conferees should plan on meeting through noon on Thursday, May 7th, so please make your travel arrangements accordingly. The purpose of the meeting is to provide accounting, finance, and utility regulatory information to personnel with all levels of experience who work in the ever-changing utility regulatory environment. Utility accounting and finance issues have never been more important than they are today. You will not want to miss the presentations and discussions at this meeting. The topics will be important, timely, and informative. We plan on having representatives from a wide variety of entities as presenters, including the SEC, FASB, PCAOB, Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poors, EEI, AGA, FERC, FCC, RUS, Deloitte Touche, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and more. Continuing professional education credits will be available

For more information contact: Marshall Willis (marshall.willis@psc.state.fl.us)

Embassy Suites Phoenix - Scottsdale
4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South
tel: 602-765-5800

Practical Skills for the Changing Electric, Natural Gas, Telecommunication, and Water industries: The BASICS
May 9 - May 15, 2009
Albuquerque, NM

The issues confronting the regulated industries can be very complex and confusing to the employee with newly acquired responsibilities in the area of regulation. It is essential, therefore, for the employee not only to be able to understand these issues but also to be provided with an integrated framework that shows the interrelationships of the topics and how they fit together. This course will give the employees the analytical skills necessary to be a more productive employee in this changing environment.



Western Conference
June 6 - June 10, 2009
Kohala, Hawaii

Mauna Lani Resort

51st Annual Meeting of NCSTS
June 14 - June 17, 2009
Hershey, Pennsylvania

This is the annual meeting of the National Conference of State Transportation Specialists.

For more information contact: Robert Morris (RKMorris@psc.state.wv.us)

Hershey Lodge
West Chocolate Ave. & University Dr.
tel: 717-533-3311

MACRUC 14th Annual Education Conference
June 21 - June 24, 2009
Hershey, Pennsylvannia

The Hershey Hotel

SEARUC 2009 Annual Convention
June 21 - June 24, 2009
Charleston, SC

Charleston Place

Summer Committee Meetings
July 19 - July 22, 2009
Seattle, Washington

Westin Seattle

Practical Skills for the Changing Electric, Natural Gas, Telecommunication, and Water industries: The BASICS
October 10 - October 16, 2009
Albuquerque, NM

The issues confronting the regulated industries can be very complex and confusing to the employee with newly acquired responsibilities in the area of regulation. It is essential, therefore, for the employee not only to be able to understand these issues but also to be provided with an integrated framework that shows the interrelationships of the topics and how they fit together. This course will give the employees the analytical skills necessary to be a more productive employee in this changing environment.



World Forum on Energy Regulation IV
October 18 - October 21, 2009
Athens, Greece

Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens

121st Annual Convention
November 15 - November 18, 2009
Chicago, Illinois


Winter Committee Meetings
February 14 - February 17, 2010
Washington, DC


MACRUC 15th Annual Education Conference
June 27 - June 30, 2010
Hershey, Pennsylvannia

The Hershey Hotel

Summer Committee Meetings
July 18 - July 24, 2010
Sacramento, California


122nd Annual Convention
November 14 - November 17, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia


Winter Committee Meetings
February 13 - February 17, 2011
Washington, DC

For more information contact: Michelle Malloy (mmalloy@naruc.org)

Renaissance Washington Hotel


MACRUC 16th Annual Education Conference
June 26 - June 29, 2011
Hershey, Pennsylvannia

The Hershey Hotel

Summer Committee Meetings
July 17 - July 20, 2011
Los Angeles, CA

JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live

Winter Committee Meetings
February 5 - February 8, 2012
Washington, DC

For more information contact: Michelle Malloy (mmalloy@naruc.org)

Renaissance Washington Hotel


Winter Committee Meetings
February 5 - February 8, 2012
Washington, DC

For more information contact: Michelle Malloy (mmalloy@naruc.org)

Renaissance Washington Hotel