Introduction to Electric Power and the Economics & Technology of the Electric Power Value Chain

Objective

Participants in this program will gain a working understanding of electric power. The program explores global electric power value chain economics, technology, policy/regulatory issues, business strategies and trends. Global market conditions, US and international case studies, oil market outlooks and sample project investments will be utilized for better understanding and hand-on experience.

Benefits

• Understand and discuss technical issues in the electric utility industry
• Gain an understanding of the issues through analogies between electric power and familiar experiences
• Review key value chain economics, business, and technology features impacting electric power investment projects
• Gain a perspective on strategic planning for governments and investors
• Identify sources of political and business risk related to country risk assessment and risk management considerations
• Discover relationships between electric power value chains and economic development including drivers for global electricity supply-demand balances and prices
• Learn the role technology and technological innovation play in the electric power value chain

Title:	Introduction to Electric Power and the Economics & Technology of the Electric Power Value Chain
WHEN:	▪   February 16, 2013 Early registration is encouraged. Class size is limited.
WHERE:	The Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane  Houston, Texas 77024
DURATION:	1-day program: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FACULTY:	Ross Baldick, Ph.D., Professor of Engineering
COST:	$1395 - Single Program $7350 - Energy Certificate The program fee includes materials, lunch and breaks. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Registration Deadlines

Early registration is encouraged. Class size is limited and may fill to capacity. We request registrations with payment at least 3 weeks in advance of the program start date.

To enroll online, please follow the link and from the Registration: Program Selection screen, choose pull-down option "Energy" to get started. If you prefer, you may also enroll via e-mail, fax or telephone.

Continuing Education Units

Participants earn 0.7 continuing education units (CEUs). A certificate of completion will be presented from Texas Executive Education.