August 08-11, 2011
This is an annual foundation course, updated each year as technology, regulation, competition and markets evolve. Karl McDermott, former commissioner with the Illinois Commerce Commission and Ameren Distinguished Professor of Business and Government at the University of Illinois, leads the course for AGA.
Course Objective
The objective of this program is to develop a more complete understanding of the operations of the gas industry and of utility regulation, particularly as it relates to rate making issues from pipeline to retail rates.
Participants should develop a better understanding of the part they play in their organizations and gain preparation for positions of greater responsibility. The format includes instruction from speakers with first-hand experience in:
- Finance and Accounting
- Regulation
- LDC and Pipeline Rate Design
- Cost of Service
- Risk and ROE
- Decoupling
- Energy Efficiency
- Supply Fundamentals
Who Should Attend
This program is offered to professional employees of firms in the natural gas industry. This course qualifies for the following continuing education credits:
More Course Information
Please visit the Gas Rate Course website at the University of Illinois for in depth program information.
Contact Information
American Gas Association: Cynthia Marple, Phone: (202) 824-7228, email: cmarple@aga.org
University of Illinois: Dr. Karl McDermott, Phone: (217) 621-9991, email: kmcde3@uis.edu