Whether you're reconnecting with utility oversight work

or just beginning your journey into building decarbonization, this session is for you.

Designed as a next step for those who’ve attended PUC 101 or are ready to move from learning to leading, this session explores how Midwest communities can actively shape utility regulation and building decarbonization through Public Utility Commissions (PUCs).

Join Joanne Lee (Policy Manager) and David Farnsworth (Senior Associate, Regulatory Assistance Project) for a hands-on, equity-centered training that demystifies the docket process and empowers you to advocate effectively in your state.

In this deeper dive, you’ll learn:

• 📌 Which Midwest dockets are most urgent in 2025—and why they matter

• 🧭 How to track and interpret proceedings that impact your community

• 🗣️ What makes a public comment powerful, accessible, and justice-driven

• 🧰 Tools and tactics for engaging with PUCs as a local advocate

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 How Midwest BDC supports community-led interventions