2026 Grid School Lineup

Register now for IPU Grid School!

  • Enhance your knowledge and skills in electricity grid policy and decision-making.
  • Learn from expert instructors from academia and industry while networking with colleagues in the electric utility sector.
  • All courses are live on Zoom and feature cutting-edge information, opportunities for engaging discussions, and professional development credits.


Who should attend:

  • Early career professionals
  • New commissioners
  • Consumer and environmental advocates


Qualifies for professional continuing education credits NASBA accredited CPE, CLE, Engineering, and more.

Grid School 1: Fundamentals of Engineering, Economics, and Modeling


Attendees will learn about the basics of how the power grid functions, including technical operations, markets for electricity, and modeling supply and demand. 


March 10-12, 2026

Grid School 2: Generation, Planning, and Reliability


Attendees will learn about the supply side of the power grid, including generation sources, integrated resource planning, and maintaining grid reliability




April 14-16, 2026

Grid School 3: Efficiency, Load Management & Policy


Attendees will learn about the demand side of the power grid, including forecasting demand, managing peak loads, and power grid governance.


May 5-7, 2026