Electricity Grids & Markets Bootcamp
Join an interactive exploration of the U.S. energy system with leading experts. Open to ´óÏã½¶ÊÓÆµ undergraduate students of all majors.
This two-day workshop is Friday, November 7, 3:30 - 7 pm and Saturday, November 8, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
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 ´óÏã½¶ÊÓÆµ undergraduate students of all majors.
​Meals are included as part of the event.
$50 fee required. Scholarships available.
Space is limited. 
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; Affiliate, Institute for Regulatory Law & Economics (IRLE); Co-Director, Gettysburg Lab for Experimental Economics (GLEE); Associate Professor of Economics, Gettysburg Colleg
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