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COMPETITIVE UTILITY MANAGEMENT SERIES

Demand Management in Water and Energy
Innovations to Improve Sector Efficiencies

Locations	Dates	Tuition	Catalog #	CEU's	Language
Washington, D.C.	March 10 - 21, 2008	US $4,450	1807-WA	6.0	English
*All Course Participants Receive a Laptop Computer!*

Benefits | Who Should Attend | Course Learning Objectives | Course Content |

How You Will Benefit:

Learn why demand management is so critical and what techniques are effective in changing consumption and inefficiency
Learn how to develop a demand management study for water and energy
Learn the different methods of demand forecasting and the appropriate application of each for your agency
Develop a technology and Internet-use strategy for data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination
Develop a technology and Internet-use strategy for data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination
Develop your own demand management/forecasting Action Plan for your ministry, agency, or local government
Network and build professional relationships with your fellow participants from site visits and meetings with utility, regulatory, and government experts on best practices of demand management in water and energy

Technology and Training at IP3

At IP3, we believe there is a tremendous opportunity to integrate information and communication technology into education and training. In all of our Washington, D.C.-based courses, each participant is provided a new mobile Intel CoreDuo® or AMD Turion® laptop computer (as part of the course fees) that will be integrated into the learning process through the following:

Course materials provided via dedicated intranet site
Internet research and communication tools via broadband wireless (Wi-Fi) access in the classroom
Case study and simulation activities
All Action Plans will be completed and submitted electronically

After the course is concluded, access to course materials and discussion boards will be available for up to two weeks to facilitate worldwide networking and follow up with participants.

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Who Should Attend

Government Officials from Ministries of Water, Energy, Electricity, or Public Works

Managers and Engineers from Water and Electricity Utilities

Management and Technical Staff from Regulatory Agencies

Economic and Financial Experts engaged in the water and energy sectors

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Course Learning Objectives

Countries on every continent face the difficult challenge of meeting the growing demand for water and energy resources. As population grow and economic growth continues, greater stress is being placed on already strained water and energy resources. While "supply side" options (more resources and infrastructure to deliver services) may be possible, it is vital that decision-makers in the water and energy sectors understand the range of "demand side" options. Demand management, if implemented wisely, can reduce demand, improve efficiency, increase quality, and control costs. For every unit of water and energy saved, one less unit of energy or water, and the costs of providing such, is needed.

This course, Demand Management in Water and Energy: Innovations to Improve Sector Efficiencies is designed to provide participants with a detailed understanding of the concepts, tools, options, and techniques of demand management and forecasting for the water and energy sectors. Participants will improve their understanding and capability in performing studies and forecasts and will learn policy, technical, and management techniques to improve efficiency in both sectors. Moreover, participants will be exposed to international best practices in demand management and forecasting through examples in the United States and in the global arena.

This course contains five modules that will be covered over a two-week period. Participants will be responsible for attending all presentations and site visits, actively participating in discussions, case studies, and group exercises, and complete a strategic Action Plan for to implement upon return to your organization.

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Course Content

Module I:

Overview and Policies for Demand Management and Forecasting in the Water and Energy Sectors

· Understanding why demand management and forecasting of water and energy is so critical
Understanding "consumption behavior" and the difference between "supply side and demand side" options
Identifying global, regional, and local climate changes that impact water and energy resource generation and use
Creating integrated resource policies and planning strategies for the water and energy sectors: conservation vs. increased generation

Module II:

Demand Management Strategies for the Water and Energy Sectors

Using demand management to promote conservation (and minimize resource use) and consumer behavior change
Developing a demand management study: data collection, coordination, analysis, and reporting
Creating an End-Use Analysis of customers of water and energy to better understand demand issues
Designing regulatory tools and economic incentives to reduce demand and increase conservation
Developing financial and management tools within the utility to reduce demand

Module III:

Demand Forecasting Methodologies for the Water and Energy Sectors

Determining the science and the "art" of forecasting demand
Identifying the type of forecasting methodology to use: trend method, end-use method, econometric method, or time-series method
Impact of forecasting from sector reform initiatives, tariff/regulation changes, and private sector participation in service delivery

Module IV:

Technology Innovations to improve demand management and information flows

Understanding the role of the Internet and other software technology in demand management and forecasting
Determining how data collection and sharing on a global, regional, and local level will increase accuracy for future models and forecasts
Technology Options to reduce demand: Household Innovations and Utility Innovations
Financial and Economic Incentives for greater technological utilization

Module V:

Stakeholder Education and Communication Programming

Determining how to communicate demand management issues to consumers, regulators, and government organizations
Using TV, print, radio, and Internet media for communication platforms
Creating a stakeholder education and communication plan

Module VI:

Action Planning

Prior to completing the course, IP3 requires participants to complete an Action Plan detailing how they will apply their new knowledge and skills on-the-job. IP3 has developed a four-step process to guide participants in developing their action plans. Our expert faculty members conducts several action-planning sessions throughout the course to assist each participant to develop his/her plan. On the last day of the course, each participant will present his/her action plan to the group for peer review and comments.

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