PUC Peer-Sharing Webinars on Integrated Distribution System Planning

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, in partnership with Berkeley Lab and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, is hosting peer-sharing webinars on integrated distribution system planning for public utility commissions beginning February 27th. The series will provide structured opportunities for states to learn from each other. Commission presenters will share their experiences, lessons learned and remaining challenges. Subject matter experts will tee up the conversation with a brief presentation and be available to answer questions. Attendance is limited to public utility commissioners and commission staff. 

Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness of Grid Modernization Investments, Recording & Slides, February 27, 2023
Kick-off presentation by Dr. Fredrich Kahrl, Berkeley Lab/3rdRail, Inc., and Paul De Martini, Newport Consulting Group

Forecasting Loads and Distributed Energy Resources, Recording & Slides, March 20, 2023
Kick-off presentation by Sean Morash, Telos Energy

Reviewing Utility Distribution Plans, Recording & Slides, April 10, 2023
Kick-off presentation by Tim Woolf, Synapse Energy Economics

Advancing Equity Considerations in Distribution System Planning, Recording & Slides, May 1, 2023
Kick-off presentation by Jennifer Yoshimura, Energy Justice and Equity Leader, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Non-Wires Alternatives, Recording & Slides, May 22, 2023
Kick-off presentation by Josh Bode, Demand Side Analytics

Developing Requirements for Utility Distribution Plans, Recording & Slides, June 12, 2023
Kick-off presentation by Lisa Schwartz, Berkeley Lab