Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University

@ipu-msu.bsky.social

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Supporting informed, effective, & efficient regulation of electricity, gas, water, and broadband utilities since 1965. #EnergySky #Watersky #Utility

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Green tablecloth says Michigan State University Institute of Public Utilities
Sign behind says Explore Extension
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Grid School 2: Generation, Planning, and Reliability
Attendees will learn about the supply side of the power grid, including generation sources, integrated resource planning, and maintaining grid reliability.
April 14-16, 2026

Grid School 3: Efficiency, Load Management & Policy
Attendees will learn about the demand side of the power grid, including forecasting demand, managing peak loads, and power grid governance.
May 5-7, 2026

IPU Grid School 2
Generation, Planning, and Reliability
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2026 Program Lineup

Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals:
March 10-12, 2026 (Govt: $925; Private: $1,075)

Grid School 2: Generation, Planning, and Reliability:
April 14-16, 2026 (Govt: $925; Private: $1,075)

Grid School 3: Efficiency, Load Management, and Policy:
May 5-7, 2026 (Govt: $925; Private: $1,075)

Accounting and Ratemaking:
June 2-4, 2026 (Govt: $925; Private: $1,075)

Fundamentals of Utility Regulation (IPU’s flagship program):
August 10-14, 2026 (Govt: $1,200; Private: $1,400)

Accounting and Ratemaking:
September 15-17, 2026 (Govt: $925; Private: $1,075)

Advanced Regulatory Accounting and Auditing:
October 6-8, 2026 (Govt: $925; Private: $1,075)

Advanced Cost Allocation and Rate Design:
November 3-5, 2026 (Govt: $925; Private: $1,075)

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