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
- Bothell Building O
20111 120th Ave.
Bothell, WA 98011
- Who Should Attend
Wondering if this course is right for you or your staff…
- Are you new to the energy industry?
- Have you worked in just one or two areas of the organization?
- Are you looking for a broader perspective of the business of electricity and emerging issues?
- Do you work for a service provider to the energy industry who wants to learn more about your customer?
If the answer is yes to any of these, this course was designed for you.
- Registration Options
Registration for the the upcoming Gas Utility Fundamentals + Insights that will be held in Portland on February 20, 2019, 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 Puget Sound Energy only. WEI also offers this course in Portland which is open to anyone. Contact WEI for more information.
- For more information contact Beverly Jones Woolf, Program Manager at (503) 688-2790.
Agenda
Thursday, January 31, 2019
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