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IPU PROGRAMS
Please visit each individual page for current and past program information including dates, times, and locations. Download the Program Calendar
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Annual Regulatory Studies Program: "Camp" (August)
Our flagship event, the Annual Regulatory Studies Program 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 both - and Come Back to Camp for continuing education! Located in East Lansing, Michigan
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Advanced Regulatory Studies Program:
Ratemaking; Accounting and Finance; Economics and Evaluation; and Management (October)Intensive workshops for regulatory professionals, with an emphasis on analytical skills; open to everyone (government, non-profit, and private). Located in East Lansing, Michigan
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Grid School (March)
An objective and rigorous overview of electricity grid for the regulatory policy community focusing on technical, economic, and policy issues and taught by knowledgeable academic faculty and technical experts. Located in Richmond, Virginia.
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Annual Regulatory Policy Conference (Special Location)
Integrative and in-depth treatment of today's most complex and important regulatory policy issues.
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Michigan Forum on Economic Regulatory Policy (January)
A one-day seminar for policymakers and stakeholders focusing on Michigan regulatory issues in telecommunications and energy within the changing national context. Located in East Lansing, Michigan.
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Commission Executive Management Forum (October)
A unique facilitated retreat designed exclusively for Directors and Managers of the state public utility commissions. Located in East Lansing, Michigan
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Regulatory and Ratemaking Fundamentals for Utility Personnel and Analysts (Offered at various times)
A concentrated interdisciplinary basics course; open to everyone (government, non-profit, and private)
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Western NARUC Utility Rate School: Basics of Ratesetting (Spring)
Hands-on ratecase training sponsored by the NARUC Committee on Water. Located in San Diego, California.
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Eastern NARUC Utility Rate School: Basics of Ratesetting (Fall)
Hands-on ratecase training sponsored by the NARUC Committee on Water. Located in Clearwater, Florida
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IPUONLINE
Interactive Audio and Video Webcasts on Current Topics. Online in partnership with wmsu.org.Listen live or listen anytime. IPU Online events are archived for your convenience.
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IPUONSITE
Customized Regulatory Seminars, Tutorials, and Strategic Planning. Onsite at your location. Contact IPU for your educational, professional-development, and planning needs.
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IPUGLOBAL
MSU and IPU are committed to global outreach and we welcome international attendees to all of our programs. Focusing on public utilities and their regulation, we can also develop curricula, facilitate training abroad, and host customized and extended programs on the MSU campus.
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IPU supports informed, effective, and efficient regulation of the infrastructure-intensive network industries providing essential utility services - electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications.
IPU operates as a unit of Michigan State University, a 501(c)(3) institution, and is affiliated with several academic colleges.
IPU programs may qualify for continuing education credits (CLE and CPE) and lead to a certificate of regulatory education (CRE).