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GRID SCHOOL

Richmond, Virginia | March 8-12.2010

Register Online: Grid School
Program Information: Brochure [pdf] | Fax-in Registration Form [pdf]
Accommodations: Omni Richmond Hotel

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In this transformative period for the nation’s electric power delivery infrastructure, the Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University in collaboration with MSU’s College of Engineering and Argonne National Laboratory is pleased to present Grid School on March 8-12, 2010 in Richmond, Virginia. This timely program is open to the public and private sectors and will be especially relevant to the economic regulatory policy community, as well as to energy and environmental regulators. The underlying goal of the course is to improve regulatory capacity for grid-related policy development and decision-making at all government levels in support of innovation, efficiency, and environmental goals. The program is designed to be responsive to policy mandates and infrastructure investments associated with the Energy Independence and Security Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Grid School will provide an intensive, interdisciplinary, and interactive educational and professional networking experience. The program will be objective and rigorous, and taught by knowledgeable academic faculty and technical experts. Attendees will receive a certificate of participation; IPU can also help arrange continuing education credits.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program is designed for members of the federal and state regulatory policy community, including commissioners and staff members of the public utility commissions, energy and environmental agency staff, legislative staff, consumer advocates, utility personnel (public and private), engineers, planners, investors, analysts, consultants, attorneys, and others interested in learning about the electricity grid from qualified experts.

LEAD PROGRAM FACULTY

Mr. Guenter Conzelmann, Director of the Center for Energy, Environmental, and Economic Systems Analysis at Argonne National Laboratory
Mr. Vladimir Koritarov, Deputy Director of the Center for Energy, Environmental, and Economic Systems Analysis at Argonne National Laboratory
Dr. Joydeep Mitra, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University
Dr. Kenneth Rose, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Public Utilities
Mr. Thomas Veselka, Energy Systems Engineer in the National and International Studies Section at Argonne National Laboratory

FEES

Course fees ($845 for the public sector and $995 for the private sector) includes the program materials for all sessions, daily continental breakfast and refreshment breaks, and the evening receptions. Participants are invited to attend a welcome reception on Sunday from 5:30 to 7:00, where they can pick up course materials and meet the faculty. Registration and check-in are also provided on Monday. We consider public-sector attendees to be individuals who are directly employed by the local, state, or federal government or individuals that are an employee of a recognized non-profit organization. When processing payments, the Institute of Public Utilities abides by Michigan State University's security policies for information collected to process payments.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND DRESS CODE

The 2010 Grid School will take place at the Omni Richmond Hotel. Guests will enjoy superb business amenities accented with touches of rich American history and the most elegant of guest accommodations, with views of the James River and great places to eat nearby. Booking your room early is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as rooms are given on space available basis until the reservation cut-off. The reservation cut-off date is February 5, 2010. After this date, the l block is released for general sale, and reservations will be made only on a space and rate available basis to be determined by the hotel. The conference rate is $125.00 per night, single or double. A one-night's deposit, for room and tax, (credit card/check) is required to guarantee the room.

Casual to business casual attire is recommended. Plan attire according to the weather. Meeting rooms can be cool. A light jacket or sweater is recommended.

DISCOUNTS, CANCELLATIONS, AND REFUNDS

Organizations registering large groups may be eligible for a group discount, please contact for more information. Cancellations less than 3 weeks prior to a program may result in a $150 cancellation fee; cancellations less than one week prior to a program will be billed at full cost. Substitutions are accepted at any time. Cancellations may result in a forfeiture of the group discount.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

The Institute of Public Utilities is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37210-2417. Website: www.nasba.org. CLE credits are also available. IPU-MSU will apply for accreditation or registration of the program. Application does not guarantee approval.

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