Program Information |
Fundamental Course: EEI TransmissionAugust 11-15, 2008Pyle Center, Madison, Wisconsin This is an annual foundation course, updated each year as technology, regulation, competition and markets evolve. The Institute is proud to present this exceptional course. Who should attendThis course is intended for commercial and residential energy buyers, competitive energy service providers, employees of consumer organizations and electric and natural gas utilities, energy utility practitioners, legislative staff, regulatory staff, state and local government personnel.BenefitsAttendees will obtain practical, non-technical knowledge of the operations and technology of the transmission industries. This will allow participants to more fully understand the role of regional transmission organizations, open access, transmission constraints, and how markets operate in the current environment. Those who are new to regulatory issues will learn which agencies regulate which parts of each industry and why. Attendees will also learn how the balance of regulation is shifting from state PSCs to FERC jurisdiction and the role of other Federal agencies such as the DOJ, FTC, DOE, etc. Finally, the participants will get an up-to-date view of current competitive and regulatory issues and will have an opportunity to debate with the experts and key industry leaders. |