IPU's art collection is kicking off!
What are some of your favorite pieces of utility-themed art?
What are some of your favorite pieces of utility-themed art?
IPU officially has utility-themed artwork! It's a line drawing of electric utility infrastructure at Detroit's Eastern Market by local artist @marcusjmerritt.com. Visit us on the @michiganstateu.bsky.social campus to see it in person.
July 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
IPU's art collection is kicking off!
What are some of your favorite pieces of utility-themed art?
What are some of your favorite pieces of utility-themed art?
We have a fantastic lineup of expert instructors for IPU's Advanced Regulatory Accounting & Ratemaking course! Learn from industry leaders like Paul Alvarez, Lori Jackson, John Mastracchio, Steven McDonald, Dane Watson, & Tim Zeldenrust. Join us on Thursdays in October, live on Zoom.
Registration 👇
Registration 👇
September 24, 2026 at 2:05 PM
We have a fantastic lineup of expert instructors for IPU's Advanced Regulatory Accounting & Ratemaking course! Learn from industry leaders like Paul Alvarez, Lori Jackson, John Mastracchio, Steven McDonald, Dane Watson, & Tim Zeldenrust. Join us on Thursdays in October, live on Zoom.
Registration 👇
Registration 👇
Registration is open for IPU's 68th annual Fundamentals of Utility Regulation on Zoom August 10-14, 2026.
Learn the fundamentals of economic regulation, finance, & policy from leading experts at MSU, agencies, NGOs, & industry. Perfect for early- and mid-career professionals in the utility sector.
Learn the fundamentals of economic regulation, finance, & policy from leading experts at MSU, agencies, NGOs, & industry. Perfect for early- and mid-career professionals in the utility sector.
Fundamentals of Utility Regulation
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July 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Registration is open for IPU's 68th annual Fundamentals of Utility Regulation on Zoom August 10-14, 2026.
Learn the fundamentals of economic regulation, finance, & policy from leading experts at MSU, agencies, NGOs, & industry. Perfect for early- and mid-career professionals in the utility sector.
Learn the fundamentals of economic regulation, finance, & policy from leading experts at MSU, agencies, NGOs, & industry. Perfect for early- and mid-career professionals in the utility sector.
IPU's Guidelines for #AI in #parliaments offer a comprehensive framework for parliaments to understand and implement artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively.
Read 📖
The role of AI in parliaments
ipu.org/ai-guidelines/role-ai-in-parliaments
Read 📖
The role of AI in parliaments
ipu.org/ai-guidelines/role-ai-in-parliaments
January 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
IPU's Guidelines for #AI in #parliaments offer a comprehensive framework for parliaments to understand and implement artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively.
Read 📖
The role of AI in parliaments
ipu.org/ai-guidelines/role-ai-in-parliaments
Read 📖
The role of AI in parliaments
ipu.org/ai-guidelines/role-ai-in-parliaments
Join us for IPU's Annual Regulatory Studies Program: The Fundamentals Course, August 11-15, 2025!
IPU's flagship program, delivered live online, provides essential education in the theory, principles, and practice of economic regulation of the core utility sectors.
IPU's flagship program, delivered live online, provides essential education in the theory, principles, and practice of economic regulation of the core utility sectors.
www.canr.msu.edu
July 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Join us for IPU's Annual Regulatory Studies Program: The Fundamentals Course, August 11-15, 2025!
IPU's flagship program, delivered live online, provides essential education in the theory, principles, and practice of economic regulation of the core utility sectors.
IPU's flagship program, delivered live online, provides essential education in the theory, principles, and practice of economic regulation of the core utility sectors.
Registration is still open for IPU's Advanced Regulatory Accounting & Auditing course! Sharpen your regulatory skills and earn continuing education credits. Meets live on Zoom on four Thursdays in October. #EnergySky 🔌💡
Registration link:
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs...
Registration link:
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs...
September 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Registration is still open for IPU's Advanced Regulatory Accounting & Auditing course! Sharpen your regulatory skills and earn continuing education credits. Meets live on Zoom on four Thursdays in October. #EnergySky 🔌💡
Registration link:
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs...
Registration link:
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs...
I think it's fun to try expanding IPU's scenery headcanon
I'll try to draw a scene I know from in game dialogue/lore/mention from canon characters more
I'll try to draw a scene I know from in game dialogue/lore/mention from canon characters more
August 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I think it's fun to try expanding IPU's scenery headcanon
I'll try to draw a scene I know from in game dialogue/lore/mention from canon characters more
I'll try to draw a scene I know from in game dialogue/lore/mention from canon characters more
Global military expenditure rose to a record estimate of USD 2.7 trillion in 2024 - How can parliaments ensure that it is spent effectively in the interests of transparency, accountability and #democracy?
Download the #IPU's most recent Issue Brief now
ipu.org/MILEX-PR
Download the #IPU's most recent Issue Brief now
ipu.org/MILEX-PR
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Global military expenditure rose to a record estimate of USD 2.7 trillion in 2024 - How can parliaments ensure that it is spent effectively in the interests of transparency, accountability and #democracy?
Download the #IPU's most recent Issue Brief now
ipu.org/MILEX-PR
Download the #IPU's most recent Issue Brief now
ipu.org/MILEX-PR
The MSU Institute of Public Utilities is heading to #NARUCWinter2026 this week. Connect with IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social to learn more about IPU's continuing education programs for professionals in the utility sector.
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/
Programs
www.canr.msu.edu
February 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The MSU Institute of Public Utilities is heading to #NARUCWinter2026 this week. Connect with IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social to learn more about IPU's continuing education programs for professionals in the utility sector.
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/
Parliamentarians from across the globe are heading to Mexico City for #IPU's Global Conference of #WomenMPs, with an opening address from President @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social
From #Mexico to the world: Let's mobilize for gender parity!
DL the full program
ipu.org/WMPs25
From #Mexico to the world: Let's mobilize for gender parity!
DL the full program
ipu.org/WMPs25
March 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Parliamentarians from across the globe are heading to Mexico City for #IPU's Global Conference of #WomenMPs, with an opening address from President @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social
From #Mexico to the world: Let's mobilize for gender parity!
DL the full program
ipu.org/WMPs25
From #Mexico to the world: Let's mobilize for gender parity!
DL the full program
ipu.org/WMPs25
Want to expand your knowledge and skills in electric utilities? Join us for IPU's annual Grid School. The first session, March 10-12, focuses on engineering, economics, and modeling. All sessions are online, feature live instructor from leading experts, & qualify for continuing education credits. 🔌💡
Attention utility professionals!
IPU is holding its annual Grid School, staring with Grid School 1 on March 10-12, 2026. Learn about the engineering and economics of the operation and transformation of electric utility systems, from generation to transmission to distribution.
* Live & online *
IPU is holding its annual Grid School, staring with Grid School 1 on March 10-12, 2026. Learn about the engineering and economics of the operation and transformation of electric utility systems, from generation to transmission to distribution.
* Live & online *
Power Grid School I
Power Grid School I is designed to improve regulatory capacity for electric grid-related policy development and decision-making at all government levels in support of innovation, efficiency, and envir...
www.canr.msu.edu
February 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Want to expand your knowledge and skills in electric utilities? Join us for IPU's annual Grid School. The first session, March 10-12, focuses on engineering, economics, and modeling. All sessions are online, feature live instructor from leading experts, & qualify for continuing education credits. 🔌💡
✅Transparent
✅Responsive
✅Representative
✅Participatory
✅Inclusive
✅Effective
✅Accountable
7️⃣ targets for democratic parliaments
Ahead of #DemocracyDay, discover the #IPU's Indicators for democratic parliaments
ipu.org/indicators
✅Responsive
✅Representative
✅Participatory
✅Inclusive
✅Effective
✅Accountable
7️⃣ targets for democratic parliaments
Ahead of #DemocracyDay, discover the #IPU's Indicators for democratic parliaments
ipu.org/indicators
September 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
✅Transparent
✅Responsive
✅Representative
✅Participatory
✅Inclusive
✅Effective
✅Accountable
7️⃣ targets for democratic parliaments
Ahead of #DemocracyDay, discover the #IPU's Indicators for democratic parliaments
ipu.org/indicators
✅Responsive
✅Representative
✅Participatory
✅Inclusive
✅Effective
✅Accountable
7️⃣ targets for democratic parliaments
Ahead of #DemocracyDay, discover the #IPU's Indicators for democratic parliaments
ipu.org/indicators
Globally, 59.9% of women with internet access have personally experienced some form of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
What can #parliaments do to stem the production of this online abuse?
#IPU's new publication offers guidelines
ipu.org/NCIIGuide
What can #parliaments do to stem the production of this online abuse?
#IPU's new publication offers guidelines
ipu.org/NCIIGuide
July 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Globally, 59.9% of women with internet access have personally experienced some form of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
What can #parliaments do to stem the production of this online abuse?
#IPU's new publication offers guidelines
ipu.org/NCIIGuide
What can #parliaments do to stem the production of this online abuse?
#IPU's new publication offers guidelines
ipu.org/NCIIGuide
Members of #IPU's Committee on the #HumanRights of Parliamentarians arrived in Geneva this week to consider almost 1000 alleged violations against #MPs, triple the number from 10 yrs ago and possibly the tip of a bigger iceberg.
Which areas report the most violations?
Find out at ipu.org/HRMAP24
Which areas report the most violations?
Find out at ipu.org/HRMAP24
February 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Members of #IPU's Committee on the #HumanRights of Parliamentarians arrived in Geneva this week to consider almost 1000 alleged violations against #MPs, triple the number from 10 yrs ago and possibly the tip of a bigger iceberg.
Which areas report the most violations?
Find out at ipu.org/HRMAP24
Which areas report the most violations?
Find out at ipu.org/HRMAP24
The Institute of Public Utilities provides continuing education courses for professionals in the utility sector, including regulators, consumer & environmental advocates, & industry staff. IPU's 2026 courses are open for registration including our spring offerings:
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/ 1/4
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/ 1/4
Programs
www.canr.msu.edu
February 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The Institute of Public Utilities provides continuing education courses for professionals in the utility sector, including regulators, consumer & environmental advocates, & industry staff. IPU's 2026 courses are open for registration including our spring offerings:
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/ 1/4
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/ 1/4
Cutting #methane emissions can deliver rapid climate and health benefits that can be monitored within decades- if we act now.
Ahead of #IPU's #COP30 meeting, DL Methane Matters: Three Steps for Parliamentary Action issue brief for #MPs.
#Parliaments4thePlanet
➡️ ipu.org/MM25
Ahead of #IPU's #COP30 meeting, DL Methane Matters: Three Steps for Parliamentary Action issue brief for #MPs.
#Parliaments4thePlanet
➡️ ipu.org/MM25
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Cutting #methane emissions can deliver rapid climate and health benefits that can be monitored within decades- if we act now.
Ahead of #IPU's #COP30 meeting, DL Methane Matters: Three Steps for Parliamentary Action issue brief for #MPs.
#Parliaments4thePlanet
➡️ ipu.org/MM25
Ahead of #IPU's #COP30 meeting, DL Methane Matters: Three Steps for Parliamentary Action issue brief for #MPs.
#Parliaments4thePlanet
➡️ ipu.org/MM25
Utility commissioners, staff, and others from across the US have attended and benefited from IPU's top-notch instructional programs. Follow us for the latest information about upcoming events, research, and news. 3/3
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/
www.canr.msu.edu
July 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Utility commissioners, staff, and others from across the US have attended and benefited from IPU's top-notch instructional programs. Follow us for the latest information about upcoming events, research, and news. 3/3
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/
How can MPs build support and find allies to champion sexual and reproductive health rights? #IPU's latest podcast, with @petrabayr.bsky.social and Sen. Catherine Muyeka Mumma, discuss how MPs are working with civil society to achieve better access for #SRHR.
➡️ipu.org/onair
➡️ipu.org/onair
February 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM
How can MPs build support and find allies to champion sexual and reproductive health rights? #IPU's latest podcast, with @petrabayr.bsky.social and Sen. Catherine Muyeka Mumma, discuss how MPs are working with civil society to achieve better access for #SRHR.
➡️ipu.org/onair
➡️ipu.org/onair
IPU's Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals is in the books! Many thanks to all our attendees and our expert instructors including Nat Zorach, AICP, MBA, Rabab Haider, Omid Beik, Seth Blumsack, Mohammed Ben-Idris, Yansong Pei, & Rob Homer.
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/
Programs
www.canr.msu.edu
March 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
IPU's Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals is in the books! Many thanks to all our attendees and our expert instructors including Nat Zorach, AICP, MBA, Rabab Haider, Omid Beik, Seth Blumsack, Mohammed Ben-Idris, Yansong Pei, & Rob Homer.
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/
I'm excited to join fellow @michiganstateu.bsky.social professors Lori Jackson and Thomas Rimer for IPU's Utility Accounting & Ratemaking course!
New format, meeting on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 at 1:00-3:10 PM ET. Same high quality instruction in a format that accommodates your workday. #EnergySky 🔌💡
New format, meeting on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 at 1:00-3:10 PM ET. Same high quality instruction in a format that accommodates your workday. #EnergySky 🔌💡
August 27, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I'm excited to join fellow @michiganstateu.bsky.social professors Lori Jackson and Thomas Rimer for IPU's Utility Accounting & Ratemaking course!
New format, meeting on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 at 1:00-3:10 PM ET. Same high quality instruction in a format that accommodates your workday. #EnergySky 🔌💡
New format, meeting on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 at 1:00-3:10 PM ET. Same high quality instruction in a format that accommodates your workday. #EnergySky 🔌💡
The MSU Institute of Public Utilities provides continuing education programs for professionals in the utility policy community, including regulators, consumer & environmental advocates, and industry staff. Check out our 2026 programs below and visit our website for details.
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/
January 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The MSU Institute of Public Utilities provides continuing education programs for professionals in the utility policy community, including regulators, consumer & environmental advocates, and industry staff. Check out our 2026 programs below and visit our website for details.
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/
www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/
At last week's #COP30 Parliamentary Meeting, organised by #IPU and the Parliament of #Brazil, 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ #MPs agreed to preserve forests, legally recognise Indigenous Peoples' rights, and reduce #methane emissions.
What else happened in #Belem?
Read the news piece
➡️ ipu.org/COP30news
What else happened in #Belem?
Read the news piece
➡️ ipu.org/COP30news
Global lawmakers commit to accelerating climate action at COP30
Parliamentarians from around the world, gathered in Belém for the IPU’s Parliamentary Meeting at
ipu.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Starts one week from today! Registration is still open for IPU's flagship professional development program, Fundamentals of Utility Regulation. 👇
#EnergySky 🔌💡
#EnergySky 🔌💡
Registration is open for IPU's 68th annual Fundamentals of Utility Regulation on Zoom August 10-14, 2026.
Learn the fundamentals of economic regulation, finance, & policy from leading experts at MSU, agencies, NGOs, & industry. Perfect for early- and mid-career professionals in the utility sector.
Learn the fundamentals of economic regulation, finance, & policy from leading experts at MSU, agencies, NGOs, & industry. Perfect for early- and mid-career professionals in the utility sector.
Fundamentals of Utility Regulation
Email from MSU, Institute of Public Utilities IPU's flagship program Register now for IPU Fundamentals of Utility Regulation August 10-14, 2026 IPU Fundamentals of Utility Regulation As IPU's flags
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August 3, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Starts one week from today! Registration is still open for IPU's flagship professional development program, Fundamentals of Utility Regulation. 👇
#EnergySky 🔌💡
#EnergySky 🔌💡
IPU's Grid School is a great way for early- and mid-career professionals in the electric utility sector to elevate their skills. Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals starts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Seats are still available, register at the link below. #EnergySky 🔌💡
Attention utility professionals!
IPU is holding its annual Grid School, staring with Grid School 1 on March 10-12, 2026. Learn about the engineering and economics of the operation and transformation of electric utility systems, from generation to transmission to distribution.
* Live & online *
IPU is holding its annual Grid School, staring with Grid School 1 on March 10-12, 2026. Learn about the engineering and economics of the operation and transformation of electric utility systems, from generation to transmission to distribution.
* Live & online *
Power Grid School I
Power Grid School I is designed to improve regulatory capacity for electric grid-related policy development and decision-making at all government levels in support of innovation, efficiency, and envir...
www.canr.msu.edu
March 4, 2026 at 6:17 PM
IPU's Grid School is a great way for early- and mid-career professionals in the electric utility sector to elevate their skills. Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals starts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Seats are still available, register at the link below. #EnergySky 🔌💡
The #RiverWye is choking on #eutrophication caused by chicken poop. Across the UK, US style Intensive Poultry Units (IPU's) are choking our rivers, with little oversight.
Read Millie Parks’ blog, sign our open letter, vote with your wallet and demand action: www.ukyouthfornature.org/post/what-ca...
Read Millie Parks’ blog, sign our open letter, vote with your wallet and demand action: www.ukyouthfornature.org/post/what-ca...
June 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The #RiverWye is choking on #eutrophication caused by chicken poop. Across the UK, US style Intensive Poultry Units (IPU's) are choking our rivers, with little oversight.
Read Millie Parks’ blog, sign our open letter, vote with your wallet and demand action: www.ukyouthfornature.org/post/what-ca...
Read Millie Parks’ blog, sign our open letter, vote with your wallet and demand action: www.ukyouthfornature.org/post/what-ca...