Research Updates
Includes recent research highlights, a task force calendar for the year, and links to current year’s research projects
Recent Highlights
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FLISR Performance Testing and Training Test cases for FLISR systems across range of scenarios as well as improvements to design/implementation. |
DCC Capabilities to Support DER Services Outlined core capabilities and steps to consider |
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DSO Operator Certification Proficiencies necessary to become a Certified DSO and proposed methods to manage this certification process. |
Short-Term PV Forecasting Outlined data requirements and opportunities to leverage with FLISR. |
For the full list of past research, click here
2025 Meeting Calendar
Task force meetings are open to funders of the distribution operations research. Reach out to Lindsey Rogers if you are interested in learning how to participate.
| Date | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2025 | Program 200 Webcast: 2025 Member Orientation / Pre-Advisory Discussion | |
| 02/11/2025 | Operations Research (P200C) 2025 Taskforce Kick-Off | |
| 04/24/2025 | Overview and Discussion on the Development of AI Use Cases for Distribution Operations | |
| 05/21/2025 | Distribution Operations with DER - Joint w/ 174 | |
| June 2025 | ARCHER Data Exchange Platform Report Out | |
| 07/08/2025 | Operations Research Mid-year Update | |
| August 2025 | Operations Topical Task Force Meeting - Topic TBD | |
| September 2025 | Operations Topical Task Force Meeting - Topic TBD | |
| October 2025 | Operations Topical Task Force Meeting - Topic TBD | |
| November 2025 | Operations Topical Task Force Meeting - Topic TBD | |
| 12/09/2025 | Operations Research End of Year Webcast |
2025 Planned Deliverables
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Distribution Operations Guidebook | Expansion and revision of guidebook with foundational knowledge relevant to today’s DCCs supporting implementation of DA and DMS applications. |
| Model Readiness for Grid Operations: DMS Model Validation and Verification for Power Flow | Develop and implement methods to validate operational grid models. Demonstrate these methods using test models and synthetic data to ensure that utilities can assess and improve their model quality. |
| Automated DA Benefits Reporting: Requirements Document | Define OMS & DMS reporting requirements to enable automated DA benefits calculation. |
| Reliability Planning Methods and Application Guide | Translate recent developments in predictive reliability modeling to actionable recommendations, guidance, and practices. |
| Advanced VVO Performance Testing and Tutorial | Provide insight into validating the effectiveness of VVO systems through virtualized field testing. By developing a test framework, utilities can use it to evaluate their DMS or provide operator training in conjunction with EPRI's OPS Lab. |
| DMS Experience Webcast Series | Share lessons learned, leading practices, and success strategies to move the industry forward in deployment of high value ADMS applications. |
| Distribution Operations with DER Reference Guide | Provide a cohesive, central reference guide of DER impacts and opportunities for distribution operations. |
| RESILIENCE: Adding Operators to Mutual Assistance Teams | Explore recent experiences with utilities beginning to send operators on mutual assistance teams, to identify early successes, gaps, lessons learned, and the need for new research. |
| AI Use Cases for Distribution Operations + Demo within DOIG | Develop top AI use cases for the distribution control center in Year 1 and select one (3-part Comms) for demonstration using recordings supplied by DOIG members. |
| On demand training / operating instructions | Adapt a mobile application developed to support field crew and DCC operator interactions. |