The Institute of Public Utilities supports informed, effective, and efficient regulation of the electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and water industries.

We fulfill our mission by providing to the regulatory policy community integrative and interdisciplinary educational programs and applied research on the institutions, theory, and practice of modern utility regulation.
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Institute of Public Utilities
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Owen Graduate Hall
735 E. Shaw Lane, Room W157
East Lansing, MI 48825-1109
517.355.1876 ▪ 517.355.1854 fax
ipu.msu.edu ▪ ipu@msu.edu


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Michigan State University Scholars

Adavnced Regulatory Program

Annual Regulatory Studies Program: "Camp NARUC"

August 5-16.2013| Kellogg Center | East Lansing, MI
Our flagship event, the Annual Regulatory Studies Program, known as "Camp NARUC," is grounded in sound regulatory theory and accepted practices and incorporates a reasoned approach to contemporary structural and regulatory change. Open only to the public and nonprofit sectors. Join us for one week or two - and "Come Back to Camp" for continuing education! More Information|Register|Fax-in Form

Advanced Regulatory Studies Program: Ratemaking, Accounting, and Economics

September 30-October 4.2013| Kellogg Center | East Lansing, MI
Intensive workshops for regulatory professionals, with an emphasis on analytical skills; open to everyone (government, non-profit, and private sectors).
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Eastern NARUC Utility Rate School

October 28 - November 1.2013| Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach on Sand Key | Clearwater Beach, FL
Rate School emphasizes the fundamentals of the utility rate setting process, including how to establish revenue requirements and the basic concepts of rate design.
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Other Programs

National Conference of Regulatory Attorneys

June 16-19, 2013| San Francisco, CA
An exciting conference that includes a number of topics that have not been discussed previously including FERC Order 1000, the Internet Protocol transition in telecommunications, water recycling and contamination and important presentation on gas safety and future gas supplies
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