Electricity Grids & Markets Bootcamp

Join an interactive exploration of the U.S. energy system with leading experts. Open to Dartmouth undergraduate students of all majors.

10/24/2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Irving Institute: The Call to Lead Lab (IR-155)
Sponsored by
Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society
Audience
Public, Students-Undergraduate
Registration required
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Casey Krafton

This two-day workshop is Friday, October 23, 5:30 - 8 pm and Saturday, October 24, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Program start and end times are subject to slight adjustment.​

Dive into the essentials of electricity markets and discover how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shapes the nation’s grid operations and energy landscape.

The bootcamp features a dynamic mix of lectures, interactive activities, games, and opportunities for community and network building. Through these diverse experiences, participants explore how companies navigate regulations, engage in hands-on simulations, and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges of managing and regulating the electricity grid, a crucial element of daily life and commerce in the U.S.

Open to Dartmouth undergraduate students of all majors.
​Meals are included as part of the event.
$50 fee required. Scholarships available.

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To ensure an effective learning experience, students are required to complete brief pre-readings and watch videos on electricity systems before attending. This preparation equips you with foundational knowledge and terminology, enabling a more accelerated and enriching learning process.

Instructors:

  • Jay Matson '91, Deputy Director of the Division of Investigations in the Office of Enforcement, FERC
  • Rimvydas Baltaduonis, Lecturer, Department of Economics, Stanford University, and a researcher at the Hoover Institution
Location
Irving Institute: The Call to Lead Lab (IR-155)
Sponsored by
Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society
Audience
Public, Students-Undergraduate
Registration required
More information
Casey Krafton