Financial Research Institute

10/09/2025

Where's the economy going and what does that mean for Wall Street investors? Especially as it relates to investor-owned utilities and their need for financial capital? Join us on Oct 16 as we hear from the experts! Register (for free) now! https://t.co/E46cBGyk3v

07/09/2025

Registration is now open for our 34th Annual Public Utility Symposium on September 17!

The 2025 Public Utility Symposium prepares to delve into key questions surrounding long-term transmission planning, resource adequacy across utility sectors, strategies for mitigating the costs of new infrastructure, and the speed of innovation and transitions in the utility landscape. Gain diverse perspectives on fostering sustainable growth in an evolving economy. As we gather for this 34th year, the 2025 Symposium has become a ‘must attend’ event for those interested in public utility regulation.

Learn more about the program and register today to take advantage of Early Bird rates!

https://web.cvent.com/event/5534b899-8c35-4b40-8c7c-c26a1e2da076/summary

02/21/2025

Registration is open for FRI’s Advanced Seminar on Transformational Utility Pricing and Rate Design!

Join this expert-led program to learn about and discuss rate design mechanisms in the context of a dynamic and changing regulatory environment; from electrification and electric-gas harmonization to load demand growth to affordability concerns. Designed for experienced commissioners, commission staff, industry leaders, consumer advocates, and consultants.

Don’t delay! Register today!

01/07/2025

We are now accepting applications from early-career energy economics scholars to participate in the inaugural, 2025 cohort of FRI Utility Policy Fellows. Fellows will engage with industry and regulatory folks and conduct an original, policy-relevant research project over the ensuing year. Applications are due Feb 28. See the page below for more details.

The FRI Utility Policy Fellows program is designed to develop a network of early-career energy scholars doing policy-relevant research related to regulated investor-owned utilities. Funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Fellows program will bring academic scholars together with industry and....

12/16/2024

We are excited to announce that FRI has received a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Under the direction of Dr. Adrienne Ohler and Dr. Michael Sykuta, this grant will fund a new FRI Utility Policy Fellows program for the next three years to develop a network of early-career energy economics scholars with industry and regulatory connections to conduct policy-relevant research.

Recruitment for the first cohort of Fellows will begin in January. In the meantime, interested scholars can reach out to Dr. Sykuta for details and to be placed on our mailing list to ensure they receive the call for applications.

The Financial Research Institute (FRI) at the University of Missouri is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to connect early-career energy economics researchers with energy industry practitioners through FRI’s Regulated Utilities Leadership....

12/10/2024

We are excited to announce the appointment of Ewell Lawson as FRI's new Program Director. Ewell brings a wealth of utility industry experience and expertise that will strengthen our programs and our mission to deliver regulatory innovation, understanding, and education across the public utility sector.

The Financial Research Institute (FRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ewell Lawson as our new Program Director. As Program Director, Mr. Lawson will direct the operations and implementation of FRI’s educational programs, including the Annual Public Utility Symposium, the Advance...

10/15/2024

FRI's mission is to facilitate more effective and efficient public utility regulation by providing neutral environments for industry, regulators, consumers, and academics to debate and discuss issues facing regulated electricity, natural gas, and water and waste water companies, and by providing educational opportunities for people in industry to dive deeper into those topics.

If you are interested in joining FRI's team to help plan and deliver those programs, we're looking for a Program Manager to do just that. For more information, go to the University of Missouri HR page below and search for Job #53438.

Discover what matters with us. Mizzou is a world-renowned educational and research institution, and our first-rate faculty, staff and students are part of something big. If you’re looking for a vibrant community that offers endless opportunities to grow and make a difference throughout our state, ...

09/12/2024

We are excited for the opportunity to recognize Stan Wise, former Georgia Public Service Commissioner, at this year’s Symposium on 9/18 for his outstanding and significant contributions to the regulatory community. Register to watch the award presentation online: https://shorturl.at/7qHOZ

09/04/2024

As we put the finishing touches on plans for this year’s Symposium on 9/18 in St. Louis, we take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their generous support.
https://web.cvent.com/event/d1ffc960-0622-4c6c-b048-0cd9bd30e0df/summary

08/30/2024

In-person attendance SOLD OUT for this year’s FRI Symposium. Register by 9/13 to participate in virtual format (Zoom). https://web.cvent.com/event/d1ffc960-0622-4c6c-b048-0cd9bd30e0df/summary

08/23/2024

Not able to join us in St. Louis for this year’s Symposium on 9/18? No worries…we’re offering a VIRTUAL OPTION so you still can join in on the discussion. Register today!
https://web.cvent.com/event/d1ffc960-0622-4c6c-b048-0cd9bd30e0df/summary

08/21/2024

We’re pleased to welcome Ann Rendahl, Commissioner for the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to the FRI’s Advisory Board.
About Commissioner Rendahl - https://fri.missouri.edu/wutcs-ann-rendahl-joins-fri-advisory-board/
About all FRI Members - https://fri.missouri.edu/about/advisory-board/