A Special 4-hour NARUC Professional Development Course
May 8, 2025 – 2:00 PM - 4 :00 PM ET
May 16, 2025 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Introduction to the Role of the Utility Regulator will introduce students to the the basics of utility regulation, including the structure of state utility commissions, the types of energy companies they regulate, and the way in which utility rates are developed. Taught by Eric Christianson, Director of Training at the Western Energy Institute, and former Montana Commissioner and NARUC President, Bob Rowe, this course will provide students with an overview of the process of regulatory oversight oversee regulated companies and introduce key concepts in the regulatory process, including building the revenue requirement, cost allocation, rate design, and capital and O&M accounting. Introduction to the Role of the Utility Regulator is directed to regulators and stakeholders who want an overview of the utility regulation and ratemaking process.
This course will not be recorded.
Rates: NARUC Dues Paying Members: $175; Government, Consumer Advocates, Non-Profits: $300; All Others: $425