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AI & Rate Applications

A hands-on course exploring how AI can streamline, strengthen, and defend utility rate applications.

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Course Summary:

This course is offered in partnership with Pearl Street Communications and Power Advisory.

Navigating the complexities of rate applications can be challenging. This session explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and defensibility of utility rate applications by supporting data analysis, forecasting, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Through practical examples and hands-on activities, participants will learn how AI tools can simplify data management, improve decision-making, and reduce the overall time investment required to prepare rate applications. Real-world insights from Pearl Street will demonstrate how AI can be applied effectively while maintaining accuracy and compliance.


Course Outline

The following topics will be covered:

  • Current challenges and opportunities in utility rate applications
  • Using AI to analyze historical data patterns
  • Drafting clear and accurate technical descriptions
  • Checking calculations and regulatory compliance
  • Creating compelling visual summaries
  • Reviewing real examples from successful rate applications
  • Maintaining accuracy while reducing preparation time

Instructors will use the latest paid version of ChatGPT during the session. Participants are encouraged to have access to a paid ChatGPT account to fully engage in numeric, analytical, and visualization exercises. The techniques explored are also expected to work with tools such as Copilot, Gemini, or Claude.

Completion of ChatGPT 101 or a strong familiarity and comfort with using ChatGPT is strongly recommended.

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AI & Rate Applications

Upcoming Dates

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Online
08 June
AI & Rate Applications
$775.00 (+hst)
Jun, 8, 2026, 8:30 AM Jun, 8, 2026, 12:30 PM

Novotel Hotel
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