Every year, the Irving Institute hosts the Electricity Grids and Markets Bootcamp, an engaging and informative two-day workshop open to Dartmouth undergraduates of all majors. This program provides students with valuable insights into the essential components of the U.S. energy system, focusing particularly on the role of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regulating electricity grids and markets.

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.

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 them with foundational knowledge and terminology, enabling a more accelerated and enriching learning process.

Previous bootcamps have been led by esteemed experts, including:

• Jay Matson '91, Deputy Director of the Division of Investigations in the Office of Enforcement, FERC
• Nancy Bowler '82, FERC Branch Chief
•  Rimvydas Baltaduonis, Lecturer, Department of Economics, Stanford University, and a researcher at the Hoover Institution

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