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RSBC and NJBPU Partner to Build the Next Generation of Utility Rate Experts

Rutgers University and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Partner to Build the Next Generation of Utility Rate Experts

Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC) is proud to announce a transformative partnership with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to launch a first‑of‑its‑kind Utility Regulation Ratemaking Professional Certificate Program. This program is a strategic workforce initiative designed to prepare the next generation of professionals for careers in utility regulation, ratemaking, and public service. Offered through RSBC, the program addresses a growing and urgent need for skilled regulatory professionals across New Jersey and the nation.

This partnership reflects Rutgers’ long‑standing mission to deliver education that not only advances scholarship, but also directly meets the workforce needs of the state. As utilities face unprecedented transformation driven by grid modernization, clean energy transition, affordability concerns, and demographic shifts in the workforce, the demand for ratemaking expertise has never been greater. Nationally, more than a quarter of utility employees are over the age of 55, with nearly half expected to be retirement‑eligible within the next decade, creating a critical knowledge and talent gap in utility finance and regulation.

“Education should not just inform—it should transform,” states RSBC Dean Monica Adya, “this partnership enables us to convert academic potential into workforce‑ready expertise in a field that directly affects how millions of residents experience essential services.”

Utilities Regulatory Ratemaking Professional Certificate 

This short‑duration, fully online, one‑year certificate is designed for professionals who already understand utility operations and want to expand their impact by developing specialized expertise in:

  • Utility rate design and cost‑of‑service analysis
  • Revenue requirements and financial justification
  • Regulatory and energy policy frameworks
  • The intersection of utility finance, affordability, and public interest

Developed in collaboration with the NJBPU, the program emphasizes applied learning grounded in real regulatory practice—helping participants translate operational knowledge into regulatory and analytical leadership skills. Whether your career goals point toward regulatory affairs, rates, finance, consulting, or public‑interest work, this credential positions you for advancement in a high‑demand, resilient field.

The program is structured to fit the schedules of working professionals while offering meaningful depth, professional networking, and visibility to organizations seeking qualified ratemaking talent.

Scholarships and fellowship opportunities are also available, further supporting access and career mobility.

The Utility Regulation Ratemaking Professional Certificate Program represents more than a credential—it is a strategic investment in New Jersey’s infrastructure, workforce, and residents. As utilities evolve and regulatory challenges grow more complex, Rutgers University remains committed to preparing professionals who can navigate that complexity with integrity, technical excellence, and public‑interest focus.

If you are ready to strengthen your expertise, broaden your influence, and position yourself in one of the most critical functions in today’s utility sector, we invite you to explore the program.

Click here for more information on the Utility Certificate!

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Priority will be given to applications received by November 18. Applications are accepted until all seats are filled. Space is limited, so apply early!

The seminar application process is our gateway for entry into the program. Upon acceptance into BLDP, students will be emailed their acceptance letter plus a special permission number allowing registration for the BLDP seminar.

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Seminar applications are solicited each semester and require the following:

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  2. For students with GPA 3.0 – 3.49, two (2) letters of recommendation (one academic; one other)

Rutgers-Camden students are invited to apply to apply for enrollment in the BLDP seminar. All applicants are expected to meet both of the following selection criteria:  (1) have sophomore standing or above and (2) have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. First-semester transfer students will be evaluated based on their GPA earned at Rutgers. Students who fail to meet these admission criteria may still be allowed to apply for (and possibly enroll in) the BLDP seminar, but they will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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Students who are admitted to the BDLP are required to adopt the BLDP Code of Conduct. A signed contract is required from each student.

Students may count activities toward “leadership units” that were initiated prior to taking a seminar, as long as those activities occured primarily during their enrollment in their academic program.

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