Legal Essentials for Utility Executives: May 19 to 25, 2013 and October 6 to 12, 2013 This rigorous, two-week course will provide electric utility executives with the legal foundation to more fully understand the utility regulatory framework, the role of federal and state energy regulatory commissions, and how to operate effectively within these structures. Developed by the Institute for Energy and the Environment at Vermont Law School, the seminar begins with the basic functions of government and builds to the interplay among state, federal, and regional oversight when planning new energy infrastructure. The course, now in its second year, offers a broad overview of the legal basics critical to operating an effective utility company. For more information on classes, faculty more...

With unprecedented challenges facing the industry, many want to know what positions well-respected leaders are taking on investments in gas, nuclear, renewables and efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, grid security and more. Thomas Farrell, the head of Dominion Resources and the chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, is such a leader. He will clearly analyze current and future trends of importance to all who labor in the power sector. more...

This webcast features perspectives from different utilities on their chosen smart grid network infrastructures. Topics will include: major decision drivers, current challenges and future outlook. It will also provide their viewpoints on what the next phase of smart grid looks like for them and how they are positioning themselves to meet future needs. Listeners will have the opportunity to ask questions and take away key reference points that will equip them as they continue down their own smart grid paths. more...

This webinar offers study results and analytics of power system optimization from US and international markets as well as information on the transition to a more sustainable and modern energy infrastructure in a world where energy industry fundamentals are undergoing rapid change. more...

Join us on this free webcast as we explore two utility case studies on dynamic pricing: Gulf Power, and Tampa Electric. more...

Nuclear power must play a role in generating electricity if America is to help lead the world to a solution to global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Yet nuclear remains costly, and public concerns were heightened once again by the Fukushima accident in Japan last year. more...

Competition, social media, and a heightened sense of political and social awareness are radically transforming the way utilities relate to their customers. more...

As utilities deploy their smart infrastructure, new operating paradigms are emerging. At the core of this new world is how utilities are leveraging analytics in this data-rich environment. This webcast will provide a glimpse into what's working and what are the lessons learned in today's utility analytics practices. more...

Transmission delays have become the biggest roadblock to meeting renewable portfolio standards in the Western states. What will it take to get wind power integrated into the Western grid and what are the consequences or further delays? more...

The retail, financial and telecommunications industries have long focused on customers analytics to survive in a world of cutthroat competition. Most utilities just don't face this sort of intense competition, but new data, new programs, and even new competition (think solar energy providers) are changing the customer analytics scene for most utility companies. more...

The biggest transmission projects in North America are in the West and each one faces unique permitting, rights-of-way, engineering and construction challenges. Project leaders for some of the largest projects in the West will discuss the biggest hurdles to getting transmission built in the region and the top things that can be done to jump those hurdles. more...