The Public Utility Research Center (PURC) at the Warrington College of Business invites University of Florida students to participate in the inaugural 2026 PURC Student Case Competition—a high-impact opportunity to tackle one of the most important challenges facing modern businesses: governing artificial intelligence in critical infrastructure. This is not a theoretical exercise. You will work on a realistic…
The international training program is an intensive course specifically tailored to the professional requirements of utility regulators and regulatory staff. The course is designed to enhance the economic, technical, and policy skills required for implementing policies and managing sustainable regulatory systems for infrastructure sectors. Each program encompasses more than 35 sessions that include case studies,…
A one-day intensive training for leaders in utility policy. Many people are called upon to provide leadership. Some succeed; many fail. In this workshop you will examine the activities, behaviors, mindsets and skills of a successful leader. As a participant you will learn and practice the following: Identify and build a leadership style that encourages…
Save the Date - registration will be available in October 2026 For more than 50 years, the annual conference has served as a neutral forum for engaging dialogue about issues facing utility service providers, policymakers and regulatory agencies. The conference is held every February in Gainesville, and brings government officials, utility executives, industry leaders and…
The international training program is an intensive course specifically tailored to the professional requirements of utility regulators and regulatory staff. The course is designed to enhance the economic, technical, and policy skills required for implementing policies and managing sustainable regulatory systems for infrastructure sectors. Each program encompasses more than 35 sessions that include case studies,…
What are the challenges and best practices in electricity, gas and water pricing? What are the innovative ideas for addressing efficiency and environmental issues? This advanced energy and water course answers these questions and more as participants (experienced utility professionals in the electricity, gas and water sectors) learn core principles and engage in a case…
How can utilities be benchmarked for efficiency? Which types of comparisons are valid and which are invalid, possibly leading to significant errors? This advanced infrastructure course answers these questions and more, as participants (experienced utility professionals) analyze the benefits, best practices, and pitfalls of benchmarking utilities. Upon completion, you will be able to: Understand why…