This program provides utility and service company employees with a broad understanding of how the gas utility industry works, as well as with a better awareness of their own roles within their organizations. Designed for new, seasoned and emerging employees, participants will explore the critical issues affecting the gas industry and the interaction between utilities and their stakeholders. This program is offered biannually as a general session for individual registrations. Additionally, it is offered with a customizable curriculum and hosted regularly by WEI member companies in order to address their specific organizational needs and provide a unique, individualized training experience for their employees.
General Details
- Program Location
- Puget Sound Energy - Bothell Building O
- 20111 120th Ave.
Bothell, WA 98011
- Who Should Attend
Whether your organization has employees who are new to the gas industry, individuals who could benefit from business acumen associated with their field, or a need for participation in a forum focused around contemporary topics affecting the energy industry – WEI encourages you to contribute and learn.
• Experienced professional who are newly hired into the energy industry
• Seasoned energy employees who have only been in one or two areas for much of their careers
• Identified early career high performers who should fast-track their understanding of the industry
• Service company employees who benefit from understanding the history, issues and emerging issues facing energy companies
- Registration Options
Registration for the the upcoming Gas Utility Fundamentals + Insights that will be held in Portland on October 10, 2018, which is open to all utilities and service companies, is available here.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Not Applicable
- Participation Policy
- Registration for this course is limited to employees of the host organization only and their invited guests.
- For more information contact Beverly Woolf, Program Manager at (503) 688-2790.
Agenda
Thursday, November 8, 2018
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Participant Introductions
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Natural Gas Industry Overview
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Break
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Natural Gas Consumption
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Utilities Make Money
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gas Operations
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Regulations and Safety
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Emerging Issues
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Q&A and Wrap-Up
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Adjourn