US energy markets have undergone significant change in response to the ongoing needs of the markets served. In this course, we examine the history of the US power market markets, exploring the social, political, and economic factors that have driven its evolution over the last century. Participants will discuss the current state of the US power market with industry experts and understand how current trends will impact the ongoing and future of the industry and the economy at large.  

1/2 Day Online (4 Hour Session)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) -.4
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) -4

Course Outline: 
• Overview 
• Electricity Demand and Supply in the United States 
• Basic economics of power generation, transmission and distribution. 
• Electricity Industry Structure and Regulation
• The Mechanics of Rate of Return Regulation
• Economic Dispatch and Operations of Electric