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Pre-conference Workshop for the 27th Annual Exnet Power and Gas M&A Symposium- In Partnership with SNL
27th Annual Exnet Power and Gas M&A Symposium is On January 28th and 29th - See PGS Website for Details

A One-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)

This interactive workshop is a pre-conference workshop for the 27th Annual Exnet Power and Gas M&A Symposium on January 28th and 29th. This workshop can also be a stand alone workshop.

Bonus: Attendees will receive the latest copy of the Energy Industry Update from Scott Madden.

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What You Will Learn
  • What are the Top Five Strategic Themes in the Industry today?
  • Getting past the hype - How will utility business models really evolve in response to distributed resources?
  • What are the real economic impacts of renewable, planned and unexpected?
  • How will these things stress the regulatory compact? What changes are emerging?
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Seminar Agenda
Untitled Document
1:00 pm

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP - Monday, January 27

Energy Industry Update: Strategic Themes and Insights for the Power and Gas Industry

Presented in collaboration with 
ScottMadden

This interactive workshop will include discussion of such pivotal issues such as:

  • What are the Top Five Strategic Themes in the Industry today?
  • Getting past the hype - How will utility business models really evolve in response to distributed resources?
  • What are the real economic impacts of renewable, planned and unexpected?
  • How will these things stress the regulatory compact? What changes are emerging?

Bonus: Attendees will receive the latest copy of the Energy Industry Update from ScottMadden.

1:00 pm

Welcome and US Energy Utility Industry: Top Five Strategic Themes

1:20 pm

Evolution of the Utility Business Model

  • What are the drivers of change and where will they be most evident?
  • How will business models evolve? How should they?
  • How should utilities respond to these forces - i.e., what do we do Monday morning?
2:30 pm

Networking Break

2:45 pm

Renewables: Impact on Industry Economics (Panel Discussion)

  • What does the increasing presence of renewables mean for returns on and of capital? For renewables? For other assets?
  • How do the various mechanisms mesh: RPS, energy markets, capacity markets, etc.
3:40 pm

Networking Break

4:00 pm

Evolution of the Regulatory Model

  • How will the stress points created by evolving business models and new technologies impact the regulatory compact?
  • To what degree is this compounded by flat sales and significant ongoing investments?
  • What new regulatory model innovations are emerging?
5:00 pm

Workshop Concludes

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Hotel and Seminar Information
The pre-conference workshop will start promptly at 1:00 PM and will finish at 5:00 PM. on the first day. Dress is formal business attire. Registration for just the pre-conference workshop covers that day's activities only.
COVID 19 Information: Please click here for the PGS Covid-19 policy. You can confirm each hotel's specific COVID 19 policy using the link(s) provided below.
Registration Fee and Discounts
The price for this comprehensive two-day seminar is $495 (USD).
Register online or Call (843) 212-4038.
  • Additional attendees and government employees receive a 10% discount.
  • Register 4 or more attendees and receive 20% Off. Special pricing is available for groups of 5 or more.
    If you want attendees to pay with separate credit cards or have other questions, please call (843) 212-4038 for assistance.
Payments and Cancellations
Payment is due prior to the start of the seminar by Visa, Master Card, American Express, or corporate check. Seminar fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Please make checks payable to "PGS Energy Training" 26 Teal Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Cancellations will result in a credit that is good for 2 years which can be transferred to a colleague. Substitutions may be made at any time. For more information on PGS policies regarding administrative matters and complaint resolution, please contact our offices at (843) 212-4038.
CPE Credits in Specialized Knowledge

This live group seminar is eligible for 3.5 CPE credits. Be aware that state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. As of January 1, 2002, sponsored learning activities are measured by program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit. One-half CPE credit increments (equal to 25 minutes) are permitted after the first credit has been earned in a given learning activity. You may want to verify that the state board from which your participants will be receiving credit accept one-half credits.

PGS Energy Training is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. CPAs interested in attending any seminars should contact our offices for details on CPE credits granted and any prerequisite requirements.
PGS Energy Training is registered with GARP as an Approved Provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. If you are a Certified FRM or ERP, please record this activity in your Credit Tracker at http://www.garp.org/cpd. Please inform PGS Energy Training that you are a GARP CPE participant upon seminar registration.

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to preparing professionals and organizations for making better-informed risk decisions. GARP's membership represents more than 150,000 risk management practitioners and researchers at academic institutions, banks, corporations, government agencies, and investment management firms in 195 countries and territories. GARP administers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) Exams – certifications recognized by risk professionals worldwide. Visit www.garp.org/cpd.
Who Should Attend

Senior-level executives at utilities and merchant generators.Investment banking professionals.Industry regulators.Asset managers and analysts.Private equity and sovereign fund investors.

Legal and management advisors to the industry.

Prerequisites and Advance Preparation

This fundamental level group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.

Why Choose PGS?

PGS in Partnership with SNL Energy seminars are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register today, and join the energy professionals who have already attended one of these proven programs.

Program Level & Delivery Method
Intermediate level. CPE delivery method is "Group-Live."