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.
Wondering if this course is right for you or your staff…
If the answer is yes to any of these, this course was designed for you.
Member: $499 USD
Regular: $999 USD
Registration prices increase $100 after May 1, 2019. Registration includes all course materials, continental breakfast, and a catered lunch.
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration Open
Continental breakfast provided.
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
Lunch provided.
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
WEI has partnered with AC Hotel Portland Downtown, a part of the Marriott Collection, for 2019 and the hotel has extended a special discounted rate for WEI Members which can be booked online. The property is situated in the heart of downtown Portland and is only three blocks away from WEI’s office located at 1050 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 325. With a unique modern design and numerous amenities, the AC Hotel Portland Downtown awaits to accommodate WEI Members in comfort and style. Please reach out to your WEI contact directly if you have any issues using the link.