Sponsors
Gala Welcome Reception (May 16, Evening) - Sponsored by ELMU Rt.
ELMŰ Rt. - The Budapesti Elektromos Művek Részvénytársaság Company (Budapest Electricity Co.) is Hungary’s leading supplier of electricity. With the advancing liberalisation of the electric energy market, our commitment to consumers is increasingly expressing itself in the priority we assign to our business operations. Domestic demand for electric energy and the expectations of clients continues to grow, and ELMŰ is accordingly tackling the requirements of our partners in an individually tailored way.
Our goal on the competitive market is to distinguish ourselves from the competitors by high quality service, to capitalize on our opportunities by turning them to our advantage, and in this way to win new customers.
Danube River Cruise Reception (May 17, Evening) - Sponsored by PA Consulting
PA Consulting Group is a leading independent, employee-owned management, systems and technology consultancy. PA was established over 60 years ago, and now operates from offices in some 20 countries, with nearly 4,000 employees. PA acquired Hagler Bailly (HB) in 2000 and continues HB’s work as a USAID prime energy partner. We are experts in the energy sector reform process, providing advisory services in all steps of the path toward the ultimate achievement of the goal of an efficient, market-oriented energy sector. Specifically, our work with various regulatory agencies in the ERRA region includes regulatory agency capacity building, drafting of legislation and regulations, as well as, support for their implementation, and assistance in development of regulatory methodologies (e.g., contracts, tariffs, codes and licensing). Additionally, PA is an expert advisor on utility management, including supporting efforts to improve financial management and operational performance for utilities in the ERRA region.
Luncheons sponsored by:
ITRON
Based in Spokane, Wash., USA, Itron is a leading technology provider and critical source of knowledge to the global energy and water industries. Nearly 3,000 utilities in 65 countries rely on Itron to provide the knowledge they require to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. Itron is the global leader in automation solutions for utilities worldwide.
Itron delivers value to its clients by providing industry-leading solutions for meter data collection, energy information management, demand side management and response, load forecasting, analysis and consulting services, transmission and distribution system design and optimization, web-based workforce automation, C&I customer care and residential energy management. We’re offering the knowledge that brings the world closer together.
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is a non-profit quasi-governmental organization founded in 1889. Within its membership are the governmental agencies that are engaged in the regulation of utilities and carriers in the fifty States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Specifically, NARUC’s member agencies regulate the activities of telecommunications, energy, gas, and water utilities. NARUC also has associate members from over 20 other countries.
Several years ago NARUC expanded its outlook beyond the US and now assists in the promotion of a better understanding of the many new and complex regulatory issues that public utility regulators must address in rapidly changing societies. NARUC believes that its members’ expertise can help promote the institution of independent regulatory agencies and bring opportunities for more enhanced democratic methods of regulation.
Coffee breaks are sponsored by:
KEMA Consulting
