Agenda Topics (Final Speakers and Day/Times Still being developed)

 

Sunday, April 19, 2026 (Closed Session)

• 7:00 p.m. Roundtable discussion with FASB Representative

Monday – Wednesday - Sessions Open to All Attendees

April 20, 2026, to April 22, 2026 - 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m.

• Welcome from North Carolina Commission
• FASB Update
• FERC Update
• Cost of Service Studies (Cost Allocation)
• Assessing the Value of Natural Gas Storage
• Double Leverage and its Implications for Regulated Utilities
• Cloud Computing and Recovery Options
• Tax and Tax Policy Updates
• AI and How to Develop Better Prompts
• Spotting Issues in Rates Cases/Accounting Issues During Audits
• Fair Market Value Fundamentals and Regulation of Investor-Owned Water Utilities
• Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations
• USDA Update​

Wednesday (last session) - Thursday –  Closed Sessions

April 22, 2026 (3:30 p.m.) – April 23, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• PUC Audits – Planning/Processes
• Legislative Update
• Hot Topics at the North Carolina Utilities Commission
• Summary of Staff Subcommittee Surveys
• Upcoming Conference Topics