Distribution Operations and Planning

Program 200

EPRI’s Distribution Operations and Planning Program (P200) develops the capabilities needed to assist distribution utilities in transitioning to tomorrow’s modern distribution grid using a balanced, no-regrets approach. The research is focused on enabling grid modernization by developing new planning processes, models, tools, reliability and resilience assessment analytics, leveraging new data, and incorporating automation, protection, and control technologies.

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New Member? Distribution Ops & Planning Reference Guide

Program Manager: Lindsey Rogers

PLANNING

Planning methods, tools & criteria to account for future needs & uncertainties

OPERATIONS

Operator technologies, tools & practices to modernize the DCC

PROTECTION

Guidance, tools & technologies for protecting grids with DA, DER, electrification

ANALYTICS

Analytics & tools to confidently assess existing assets & new resources

Key Strategic Projects

EVs2Scale 2030

DO&P is working to evaluate the impacts of vehicle electrification
including grid readiness assessment methods and identification
of scale and timeframe of upgrades required.

Climate READi

DO&P is developing a distribution planning assessment framework
and outlining operational strategies to support improved
system resilience and investment decision-making.

Load Forecasting Initiative

DO&P is developing a forecasting framework to link transmission
and distribution forecasts and guidance on advancing
forecasting to support strategic planning.

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