INSIGHTSSERIES
Power & Utilities | Smart Grid
November 13, 2023
Demands of Evolving Power Sector Call for Strategic Grid Planning
Strategic actions are aimed to ensure that the grid can accommodate growing levels of variable energy and increased demand from electrification and serve consumer interests.
Strategic actions to optimize the distribution grid are imperative to meet the demands of the evolving power sector. Changing policies, climate action, and customer preferences have led to…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- Maryland regulators have relaunched a work group to develop an integrated distribution system planning process for each utility.
- Connecticut regulators are reviewing proposals under the Innovative Energy Solutions program established as part of the Equitable Modern Grid initiative to serve as a regulatory sandbox to test novel grid modernization technologies.
- Massachusetts distribution companies have filed draft electric sector modernization plans to meet the expected increase in electricity demand associated with the electrification of transportation and heating.
