Western Regional Integrated Distribution Systems Planning Training Sessions
The Western States Integrated Distribution Systems Planning Training Sessions includes 101-level sessions on electric distribution systems, utility distribution system planning, and state engagement in distribution planning. More in-depth technical sessions cover topics such as planning for resilience and reliability and emerging distribution planning analyses (for example, scenario modeling, hosting capacity analysis, and locational net benefits).
The training is made possible through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium, in partnership with Berkeley Lab, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Integration, Management, and Control of Supply-Side DER
Speaker: Patrick Dalton (ICF) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – February 26, 2021
Demand Flexibility Technology, New Programs and Emerging Policies
Speaker: Mary Ann Plette (LBNL) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – February 26, 2021
Grid Modernization and Resilience Planning
Speakers: Paul De Martini (NC) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – March 5, 2021
Grid Modernization Investment Economics
Speakers: Dr. Fredrich (Fritz) Kahrl (3rdRall Inc.) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – March 5, 2021
Planning for Energy Storage (33 min)
Planning for Energy Storage
Speaker: Jeremy Twichell (LLNL) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – March 19, 2021
Storage for Integration and Hybrid Power Plants
Speaker: Andrew D. Mills (LBNL) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – March 19, 2021
Electrification of Transportation and Buildings
Speakers: David Danner (WUTC), Andrew McAllister (CEC), Cynthia Hall (NMPRC) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – March 19, 2021
Investment economics: Approaches for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Utility Investments in Grid Modernization
Speakers: David Morton (British Columbia Utilities Commission) Jay Balasbas (Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission), Chris Parker (Utah Division of Public Utilities) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – March 29, 2021
Regulatory Approaches and Utility Business Models
Speakers: Eric Blank (Colorado Public Utilities Commission), Jennifer Potter (Hawaii Public Utilities Commission) Bryce Freeman (Wyoming Office of Consumer Advocate) – Distribution Systems Planning Training for Western States – March 29, 2021