Building a strategic utility budget (DUEL)

Managing resources for sustainable growth


Thursday, March 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CDT)
Join Us Virtually

This course will equip leaders with a comprehensive overview of how to create and manage a utility budget. We will cover the building blocks of budgeting including important background work such as rate studies, salary surveys, and other benchmarking. The course will also cover estimating revenues and expenditures, the importance of financial policies, forecasting, and capital planning.

A virtual link will be sent after registration. Attendee must have a device (computer, tablet, or phone) with Internet access, a webcam, and mic.

Who can attend?

The DUEL elective courses are open to anyone:

  • Registered DUEL participants for an elective choice
  • Registered DUEL participants for an add-on elective (additional fee)
  • Members who are not registered for DUEL program
  • Non-members who are not registered for DUEL program

Registration Options

Credits Price
DUEL elective
This ticket is an elective for members who are enrolled in the DUEL program. Registration Ends 3/16/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
1.50 (Professional Development Hours) FREE
DUEL elective add on (members)
This ticket is an add-on elective for members who are enrolled in the DUEL program. Registration Ends 3/16/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
1.50 (Professional Development Hours) $210.00
DUEL elective add on (non-members)
This ticket is an add-on elective for non-members who are enrolled in the DUEL program. Registration Ends 3/16/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
1.50 (Professional Development Hours) $315.00
Member
This ticket is for members who are NOT enrolled in the DUEL program. Registration Ends 3/16/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
1.50 (Professional Development Hours) $265.00
Non-member
This ticket is for non-members who are NOT enrolled in the DUEL program. Registration Ends 3/16/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
1.50 (Professional Development Hours) $395.00

For More Information:

Shelly Dau

Shelly Dau

Director of Organizational Development and Human Res..., Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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(763)746-0725