Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Regulation

NARUC Professional Development
Track: Artificial Intelligence & Regulation

April 21, 22, 23, 2026, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM ET each day

This course equips State Utility Commissioners, commission staff, and utility sector professionals with essential knowledge for navigating AI in the regulatory landscape. Participants will gain a foundation in the American AI ecosystem and explore how these technologies are reshaping regulation. The curriculum covers critical business considerations for AI adoption, including key procurement questions and common implementation pitfalls, while addressing the unique confidentiality and ethical challenges in regulatory applications. Through hands-on demonstrations of AI use cases, attendees will learn practical applications directly relevant to utility regulation. By course completion, participants will possess both the strategic framework and practical understanding necessary to effectively evaluate, implement, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations.

Fees: 
Dues-Paying Members / Associate & Federal Members: $250
State, Federal, and International Agencies / NASUCA Members / Academia: $450
All Others: $650

Registration will open soon.

Course Outline

• Day 1: Foundations & the Current Landscape 
  • AI vs. ML vs. Generative AI
  • Broad models vs. task-specific tools
  • Local vs. Cloud Based Models 
  • The real story behind data centers and AI usage
  • Demonstrations and real-world applicability
• Day 2: Utility Applications, Business Case & Risks
  • Relationship between AI and SCADA
  • Business cases
  • Risk deep-dives
  • Regulatory lens
• Day 3: Hands-on Lab & Capstone
  • Staying up to speed
  • Reusable workflow use case demonstration

Lead Instructor: Hon. Andrew Fay Florida Public Service Commission. Commissioner Fay was reappointed to the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) by Governor Ron DeSantis for a term ending on January 1, 2026. He was first appointed to the PSC by Governor Rick Scott in February 2018. He was elected to serve as Commission Chairman from January 2022 through January 2024. Commissioner Fay currently serves as the Chair of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) Critical Infrastructure Committee where he leads a national effort to enhance the resiliency and reliability of America’s energy grid. He also serves on NARUC’s Subcommittee on Education and Research where he is the lead faculty member of the nation’s premier utility rate development program, also known as Rate School. Commissioner Fay earned his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate from Florida State University.