Rutgers University Professional Short Courses: In-Depth Introduction to Electricity Markets and Renewable Energy and Markets

Professional Short Courses: In -Depth Introduction to Electricity Markets and Renewable Energy and Markets Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey In-depth Introduction to Electricity Markets October 24-25, 2017 Course Overview This comprehensive introductory course provides an in-person 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. The course covers electricity markets in the United States (New England, New York, PJM, Texas, Midwest, California, the West and the South) and Ontario and Alberta’s electricity markets in Canada. 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=66322  Renewable Energy and Markets October 26, 2017 Post Conference Workshop Overview This workshop explores renewable energy technologies, including their technical capabilities and limitations, cost structure, and how they participate in energy, capacity, renewable and environmental markets. Specific renewable resources that will be examined include solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, as well as emerging technologies. Participants will be provided with extensive and detailed course notes and supporting materials. 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=66447   Pricing Pricing is as follows (Early bird discount before September 22, 2017): The cost for the two-day professional short course on October 24-25 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 Frank Felder 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 contact Frank Felder 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. Howard Haas, has been the Deputy Market Monitor at PJM Interconnection since 2004, where he has been responsible for directing analysis and monitoring of PJM markets. Prior to joining PJM, Dr. Haas served as a senior economist in the energy policy section of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Prior to that, Dr. Haas was a visiting professor at Michigan State University, an economic analyst with the Michigan State Department of Resource Development and an independent consultant. Dr. Haas has a PhD in Economics from Michigan State University. For more information, please contact Frank Felder at ffelder@ejb.rutgers.edu or (848) 932-2750 or please consult the course brouchure.

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