40th Annual Fall Conference & Exhibition

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PUCT 50th Anniversary Workshop Agenda

Celebrating 50 Years of Progress: An Educational Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future of the PUCT

• 1:00 PM - Welcome & Introduction: Commissioner Kathleen Jackson kicks off the milestone celebration, exploring the PUCT's vital role in shaping Texas's energy landscape.

• 1:15 PM - Keynote Address: Envisioning the Next 50 Years - PUCT Chair Thomas Gleeson shares a visionary look at Texas's economic momentum and the Commission's strategic outlook for innovation and sustainable energy future.

• 2:00 PM - Interactive Session: PUCT Pro-Tips & Best Practices - Experienced PUCT staff share insider tips for navigating utility regulation, participating in contested cases, and effective Commission engagement.

• 3:00 PM - Networking Break

• 3:15 PM - PUCT Jeopardy: Test Your Knowledge - Interactive game testing knowledge of PUCT's rich history with live text participation and prizes.

• 3:30 PM - Celebration of Legacy: A Conversation with PUCT Legends - Former commissioners and senior staff recount pivotal moments, personal stories, and policy shifts that shaped Texas's utility landscape.

• 4:30 PM - Closing Remarks & Looking Forward - Connie Corona reflects on 50 years of legacy and shares a forward-looking message about the PUCT's exciting future.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION

PEs: As part of the Continuing Education Program requirements for Professional Engineers in Texas, each licensed engineer is required to earn 15 hours per year of Professional Development Hours (PDH). Attendees will receive 8.75 hours of credit if all conference sessions are attended and 3.25 hours of credit for the workshop.

CPAs: GCPA is a Board Registered CPE Sponsor with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of our CPE program. The learning objectives for CPAs attending the conference are: to obtain an in-depth understanding of legislative outcomes; reliability standards; resource adequacy; market design and pricing; power markets outside Texas; co-location; transmission challenges; Texas energy governance; ERCOT innovations; VPPs; Texas’s energy journey. There are no prerequisites. The learning objectives for the workshop are: to obtain an in-depth understanding of PUC History. Attendees will receive 10.6 hours of credit if all conference sessions are attended and 3.8 hours of credit for the workshop.

Attorneys: The Texas State Bar has approved 4.5 hours of CLE credit for the conference (Sessions I, II, III, IV & V at 0.75 hr. each and Vignettes I, II and III at 0.25 hours each) and 1.0 hours of CLE credit for the workshop (2:00 PM session). GCPA's sponsor number is 2661 and the course number is 174293337. Attorneys can self-report their hours.