Professional Short Courses: Introduction to Electricity Markets and CBA of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Projects
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
In-depth Introduction to Electricity Markets
March 14-15, 2017
Course Overview
This in-depth introductory course is designed for those with a limited knowledge of the electric power system and restructured electricity markets. It provides an overview of the industry, focusing on the linkages among power system engineering, markets, regulatory policy, and business strategies. Specific examples and actual market data are used to illustrate basic principles and ideas. In addition, guest speaker Craig Glazer, VP Federal Government Policy for PJM Interconnection, will present "The Case for Organized Electricity Markets and PJM."
The instructor employs several approaches to elicit participation from attendees, including group exercises and an electricity market simulation in which participants bid a portfolio of generation resources over the course of the seminar under various market rules and conditions. Participants will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discuss issues of special interest to them. Extensive and comprehensive course notes are provided to each attendee. Continental breakfast and lunch included.
For more information about the course and how to register including setting up a secure account, visit
https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=64188
Cost Benefit Analysis of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Projects
March 16, 2017
Post Conference Workshop Overview
This one day, in-person workshop is designed for those no or limited experience with conducting or using cost benefit analysis of energy efficiency, demand response and renewable energy projects and programs.
This workshop covers the theory and practice of cost benefit analysis including the topics of time value of money, discount rates, monetizing non-market costs and benefits such as environmental externalities, the five major types of cost benefit analyses conducted for energy efficiency programs, uncertainty analysis, and data collection challenges. Participants will be provided with extensive and detailed course notes and supporting spreadsheets.
For more information about the course and how to register including setting up a secure account, visit
https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=64190
Pricing
Pricing is as follows (Early bird discount before February 10, 2017):
- The cost for the two-day professional short course on March 14-15 is $1150, with an early bird discount of $950.
- The Post Conference workshop alone is $790, with an early bird discount of $690.
- BOTH the Professional Short Course and Post-Conference workshop is $1600 with an early bird discount of $1400. To receive the discounted price, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to registering for both courses together.
- A 15% Discount is available for 3 registrants from the same organization; A 25% discount is available for 4 or more registrants from same organization. To receive the discounted price, please contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to registering.
Course Location:
Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Rutgers University
33 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, New Jersey 07450
Instructor:
Frank Felder PhD is an expert on the economics and reliability of restructured electric power systems. Frank is an Associate Research Professor at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, where he conducts research in electricity markets with the Center for Energy, Economic & Environmental Policy (http://policy.rutgers.edu/ceeep/). Frank also consults a wide range of clients in the industry, advising them on market design, market power, electricity price forecasting, and risk management. He has testified before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and several state public utility commissions. As part of his consulting practice, Frank has conducted numerous seminars and lectures and has widespread experience explaining complex - and sometimes arcane - material in an intuitive, humorous, and accessible manner.
Frank holds a Ph.D. in technology, management, and policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where his studies focused on the economics and reliability of restructured electric power systems.
Guest Speaker:
Mr. Craig Glazer, an attorney and Vice President Federal Government Policy at PJM Interconnection, coordinates all of PJM’s regulatory and legislative policies before Congress, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies. Prior to coming to PJM, Mr. Glazer served as commissioner and chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Mr. Glazer oversaw Ohio’s move toward deregulation of its telephone, natural gas, transportation and electric industries. He also chaired the state’s Siting Board and served as a member of the governor’s cabinet. Craig is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt University School of Law.
For more information, please contact Frank Felder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (848) 932-2750
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