March 16-18, 2027 | University of Missouri campus

Shape the Future of Utility Pricing

FRI’s Advanced Utility Pricing and Rate Design seminar equips participants with strategies and concepts in ratemaking to address today’s energy challenges. Building on industry rate schools provided by NARUC, AGA, and EEI, this seminar focuses on advanced cost allocation and rate design approaches that support modernizing infrastructure, ensure affordability, and incentivize innovation and efficiency. Designed for commissioners and experienced regulatory professionals.

What You'll Gain

Understand advanced ratemaking strategies and their role in addressing modernization, affordability, and innovation.

Explore rate structures that support grid integration, flexibility, and economic development.

Learn how enabling technologies influence pricing and customer programs.

Insights into customer engagement for new pricing approaches, including education and outreach.

Connect with experienced professionals—regulators, advocates, academics, and consultants—to exchange ideas and best practices.

Who Should Attend

This advanced seminar is tailored for utility professionals and regulators with prior training – such as NARUC, EEI, or AGA Rate Schools or equivalent career experience. Join peers who want to understand how transformational industry issues influence pricing and rate design and prepare to apply these insights in real-world policy discussions.

Learning Experience & Details

Learning Style

· Learning Format: Interactive presentations and discussions with active dialogue opportunities and case studies. 

· Delivery: Group Live (in-person/onsite)

Program Details

· Level: Advanced

· Prerequisites: Completion of basic ratemaking training (e.g., NARUC, EEI, or AGA Rate Schools) or equivalent career experience.

· CEUs/CLE/PDHs: Eligible for continuing education credits (CEUs), Continuing Legal Education (CLE), and Professional Development Hours (PDHs), plus completion certification from FRI and the University of Missouri (AAU, Research 1 institution).

Location: University of Missouri campus - downtown Columbia, Missouri.

Advance preparation: Reading materials may be provided before the seminar.