With technological advancement and AMI, utilities have more data to understand customer behavior, develop new rates, and evaluate the effectiveness of those rates in achieving utility goals. Find out how utilities are using rate strategies like time-of-use and residential demand to better support their communities and the utility’s long-term financial stability.
Strong organizational culture requires intentional leadership, employee development, and meaningful engagement. Discover how one public power utility strengthened its workplace culture through leadership coaching, employee leadership academies, real-time feedback, and transparent compensation practices. Gain practical ideas on how investing in culture can improve recruitment and retention while creating a more connected and engaged workforce.
Hear directly from representatives from the rating agencies on how they are analyzing public power and the electric utility industry. Discuss how the suite of economic and regulatory changes over the past year and technological advances expected in the future can affect your utility’s bond ratings.
As tax policy and incentive programs continue to evolve, project economics and compliance expectations are feeling the effects. Review which of the latest developments are most relevant to public power and what policy changes mean for finance leaders, including common execution risks and areas where organizations are focusing on documentation and governance.
According to the Electric Power Research Institute, data centers could consume 9%-17% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030 — more than double current use. Dive into these projections and discuss what the rising electricity demand can mean for affordability across the U.S. Learn what policies and rate structures across public power are helping to protect existing customers and mitigate risk as development presses on.
Labor and employment issues continue to evolve, creating new challenges for public power utilities and HR leaders. This session provides an update on the most pressing hot topics impacting the workplace today—from changing regulations and case law to workforce expectations, negotiations, and compliance considerations. Attendees will gain practical insights and real-world perspectives to help navigate emerging labor trends, manage risk, and support a stable and productive workforce in the public power sector.
Get a clear, practical overview of the current interest rate environment and what it means for public finances. Gain insight into how and why interest rates change, how Federal Reserve policy influences the market, and what those shifts mean for managing both bond proceeds and general operating cash. Discuss common treasury considerations including liquidity needs, compliance and arbitrage, as well as investment options and best practices for responsibly managing public funds.
AI is quickly becoming a strategic priority for public power utilities, but many efforts stall because organizations focus on how to use certain tools before addressing their data, governance, and organizational readiness. Evaluate the questions leaders need to ask to assess whether their utility is truly prepared to invest in AI. Explore a practical AI readiness framework, evaluate real-world use cases, and discuss how to develop a structured approach to prioritizing initiatives that deliver measurable value.
Connect with colleagues from joint action agencies and state and regional associations to swap ideas and strategies on the business and finance topics of your choice.
Depending on your stance, AI is either a risk, a tool, or somewhere in-between. Review the key risks, limitations, and best practices for using AI in risk management to ensure your utility applies it effectively and avoids common pitfalls. Walk through key considerations when evaluating AI tools and test out some practical use cases to gain familiarity with how to apply AI safely and effectively in your own risk management work.
