Utility distribution system planning has not always been a hot topic…but with the increasing adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs), like rooftop solar PV and electric vehicles, the time-honored process by which power utilities plan and analyze their distribution networks must evolve.

Who should attend: utility distribution system planners and anyone involved with evaluating and deploying DER technologies (e.g., innovation, R&D, customer program design and implementation, strategic planning, corporate strategy, DER developers, etc.)

The evolution of distribution planning is already underway at many utilities, as they have adopted a combination of solutions to enhance the process. This event will include:

• Insights from industry expert and Managing Partner of Newport Consulting Group, Paul De Martini.
• Darcy Partners discussion on distribution system planning solutions and innovator landscape.
• Presentation by Integral Analytics to describe how their data management platform can harness disparate, granular datasets to produce confident planning decisions.
• Presentation by Plexflo for a brief overview of their EV propensity and load profile modeling.
• An open discussion where participating utilities can share their experiences and challenges in a utility-only setting.