Small Utility Workshop
About the Workshop
In October and November, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission staff hosted the 2024 Small Utility Workshop for water and wastewater utilities under the Commission’s jurisdiction with fewer than 8,000 customers. Spanning three days, the workshop provided an opportunity to learn about various rules/regulations related to the Commission, utility best practices, relevant topics impacting the industry, like cybersecurity, and so much more!
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Below are the sessions for this year's workshop. Click here to download the agenda.
| Day 1 – October 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Topics | Speaker(s) | Format |
| 1:30p - 2:00p | Utility Accounting Gain understanding of terms and know the common mistakes we find in utility reporting | Jenny Sisson, IURC Senior Utility Analyst | Virtual |
| 2:00p - 2:30p | Capital Improvement Planning Learn about the elements of a good plan | Marcus Turner, IURC Chief Technical Advisor | Virtual |
| 2:30p - 3:00p | System Mapping Where do I begin? | Marcus Turner, IURC Chief Technical Advisor | Virtual |
| 3:00p - 3:30p | Main Extension Rule and System Development Charges Learn more about two ways customers can invest in your utility |
Marcus Turner, IURC Chief Technical Advisor Dana Lynn, IURC Chief Technical Advisor | Virtual |
| Day 2 – October 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Topics | Speaker(s) | Format |
| 10:00a - 11:00a | IURC Annual Reports Understanding how to complete the IURC Annual Report | Michelle Funk, IURC Principal Utility Analyst | In person or Virtual |
| 11:00a - 12:00p | Small Utility Rate Application (Small-U) and Case Take the mystery out of how your rates are set | Dana Lynn, IURC Chief Technical Advisor | In person or Virtual |
| 1:00p - 4:00p | Let's Roll Up Our Sleeves and Get to Work Work with your utility's annual report to start a small-u application |
Dana Lynn, IURC Chief Technical Advisor Michelle Funk, IURC Principal Utility Analyst | IN PERSON ONLY |
| Day 3 – November 6, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Topics | Speaker(s) | Format |
| 1:30p - 2:00p | Electronic Filing System Learn how to file any document with the IURC | Jenny Sisson, IURC Senior Utility Analyst | Virtual |
| 2:00p - 2:30p | 30-Day Filings Learn how to ensure your tap fee and other non-recurring charges recover all costs | Joel Fishkin, IURC Chief Technical Advisor | Virtual |
| 2:30p - 3:00p | Alternative Regulatory Process This program can assist your utility in times of inflation | Joel Fishkin, IURC Chief Technical Advisor | Virtual |
| 3:00p - 3:30p | Cybersecurity Learn of resources to combat current threats | J.D. Henry, Supervisory Cybersecurity Advisor, Region 5 for Indiana and Illinois | Virtual |
Questions
For questions regarding the 2024 workshop, please contact Dana Lynn at 317-232-2750 or dlynn@urc.in.gov.