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| Year | Deliverable | Title | Description | Result Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3002030130 | Distribution Planning Guidebook: 2024 Edition | Expansion and revision of guidebook focusing on traditional and modern distribution tactical planning practices and procedures. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030194 | Medium- to Long-Term Forecasts Accounting for Decarbonization Goals and Climate Change | Review existing and evolving forecasting practices, and develop guidance on methods to harmonize bottom-up and top-down forecasts for improved accuracy and efficiency. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030132 | Evolving Planning Criteria with Changing Ambient Conditions & System Behavior | Assess how planning criteria and ratings may need to evolve to effectively plan for changing ambient conditions and system behavior. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030664 | The Effect of Reverse Power Flows on Substation Transformer Banks | Guidance on reverse power flow impacts on substation transformer banks and impacts on associated rating and loading practices | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030887 | Planning for Passenger, Medium-, and Heavy-Duty Transportation Electrification | Develop and improve methods and tools for serving transportation electrification loads with an emphasis on developing load shapes and diversity factors. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030135 | Automated Distribution Assessment and Planning Tools (ADAPT) | Document lessons learned from automating advanced analytical methods for integrating traditional and non-traditional mitigation alternatives into planning studies. | Software |
| 2024 | 3002030316 | Non-Wires Alternatives Workshop | Workshop discussion and collaborating with members on the aspects of planning, implementing, and operating NWA programs. | Workshop |
| 2024 | 3002030138 | Scenario Planning for the Distribution System: An Overview of Scenario Planning and Decision Making for Distribution Planners | Provide guidance for developing, selecting, and applying scenarios in strategic and tactical planning assessments to capture uncertainty. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030139 | Strategic Capacity Planning Framework | Develop a framework to assess long-term, system-wide, substation- and feeder-level infrastructure needs and NWA opportunities. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030808 | Automated Distribution Assessment and Planning Tools (ADAPT) Software Tutorial | An EPRI Computer Based Training Course that instructs distribution planners in the Automated Distribution Assessment and Planning Tools (ADAPT) software and its use. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2024 | 3002030781 | Distribution System Scenario Planning: Case Study and Guidance on Considering Scenarios and Investment Approaches in Distribution Planning | Defines scenario planning and how it can be used as part of the distribution planning process and summarizes a case study demonstrating key considerations like study horizon, input data, role of planning criteria. | White Paper |
| 2024 | 3002030782 | Designing Distribution Systems to Enable Deep Decarbonization: An Introduction to Right-sizing the Distribution System to Meet Future Needs | A call to action to align on a path forward that enables deep decarbonization by highlighting common opportunities and actions that can be taken now to better prepare the distribution grid. | White Paper |
| 2024 | 3002030902 | Protection Tutorial for Non-Protection Staff (Operations, Planning) | Develop an EPRI Computer Based Training Course that instructs a variety of stakeholders, including Operations and Planning personnel, in the concepts and methods of system protection, that are foundational for system reliability, safety, and distribution automation. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2024 | 3002030140 | Distribution Operations Guidebook | Provides foundational knowledge relevant to today’s DCCs and decisions utilities are making to implement DA and DMS applications, measurement & verification requirements, etc | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030141 | Selecting Tools for Short-Term PV Forecasting in Grid Operations | Develop a methodology and framework that can be used to evaluate the capabilities of forecasting tools. By applying this methodology, utilities would be able to select a tool that can ingest available data for a variety of operational applications. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030142 | SCADA/DMS Visibility of Electric Vehicle Charging | Investigate how to represent controllable resources on the SCADA/DMS systems (HMI and displays), identify what type of variables from these stations should be monitored by the operators in the control centers and specify the kind of control the DCC should have on those units. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030901 | Impacts of Energy Storage on Distribution Operations | Building on 2023 ARP research and supplemental demonstrations of the evolution of DMS advanced applications due to the influx of distribution Storage, this project will inform the industry of the key steps necessary to meet these challenges. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030902 | Protection Tutorial for Non-Protection Staff (Operations, Planning) | Develop a CBT that instructs a variety of stakeholders in the concepts and methods of system protection, that are foundational for system reliability, safety, and DA. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2024 | 3002030739 | Video document of Operational Incident | Document the on-site investigation of an operating incident that occurred at a member utility. | Video |
| 2024 | 3002030143 | Wide Area Distribution Assessment for Reliability | Apply the WADA approach to predictive reliability analytical tools, demonstrating methods and solutions that improve reliability and inform integrated planning decisions. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030783 | Hot Line Tags | Detail common terminology, practices including lead times, processes, peer checks, reaction to events, post storm field inspections, field crew involvement, recloser over reach and alternate configuration. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | Materials | Engineering Workshop at Lenox - Distribution Systems Assets, Operations, and Planning Workshop | Presenting recent EPRI research results that can help improve distribution system reliability, resilience, safety, and cost management. | Workshop |
| 2024 | 3002030340 | Grid Modernization Playbook | Further develops a framework to help utilities develop strategies to meet the evolving requirements of a modern grid including how it can be applied to develop company-specific strategies for grid modernization. Joint effort with P161. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030147 | Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkit for CYME | Updated version of tools to automatically perform protection studies across multiple scenarios, identify credible protection issues, propose changes to fusing or recloser settings to mitigate issues | Software |
| 2024 | 3002030148 | Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkit for Synergi Electric | Updated version of tools to automatically perform protection studies across multiple scenarios, identify credible protection issues, propose changes to fusing or recloser settings to mitigate issues | Software |
| 2024 | 3002030149 | Impact of DER on Protection | Provide reference guides presenting impact of DER on protection, protection mitigation methods | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002031136 | Guidebook for DER Integration Protection | Provide guidance for protection consderations at the DER PCC. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030783 | Hot Line Tags | Detail common terminology, practices including lead times, processes, peer checks, reaction to events, post storm field inspections, field crew involvement, recloser over reach and alternate configuration. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002031280 | DER Models in Short Circuit Modeling Software | Provide reference guides presenting inverter-based and rotating DER short circuit characteristics, and modeling for short circuit studies | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030151 | Modeling Distributed Energy Resources for Protection Studies | Provide reference guide on modeling DER in protection studies, short-circuit analysis tools including insights from lab and field performance. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030152 | Adaptive Protection Schemes for Increasing DER Penetration | Document industry experience with adaptive protection and summarize lessons learned from utility case studies to design and deploy adaptive protection solutions to enable higher DER capacity | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030685 | High Impedance Fault Detection Technologies | Test high impedance fault detection techniques introduced by relay vendors and determine their efficacy | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030784 | Guide to Protection of Microgrids | Provide reference guide to enable straight-forward design of microgrid protection and modeling short circuits and island <> grid-connected transition | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002031295 | Deploying Microgrids at Scale | Provide reference guide to enable straight-forward design of microgrid protection and modeling short circuits and island <> grid-connected transition | Technical Report |
| 2024 | Materials | Engineering Workshop at Lenox - Distribution Systems Assets, Operations, and Planning Workshop | Presenting recent EPRI research results that can help improve distribution system reliability, resilience, safety, and cost management. | Workshop |
| 2024 | 3002030902 | Protection Tutorial for Non-Protection Staff (Operations, Planning) | Develop a CBT that instructs a variety of stakeholders in the concepts and methods of system protection, that are foundational for system reliability, safety, and DA. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2024 | 3002030153 | Grid Modeling Verification, Validation, Quality Tracking: 2024 Update | Develop, implement, and demonstrate methods for 1) verification of grid data availability to create grid models, 2) validation of grid models with simulation-based analytics, and 3) tracking grid data quality, 4) remediation, and 5) automation. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030154 | Grid Modeling Guidebook: 2024 Update | Provide insight on grid modeling detail/resolution required for various applications and assessments in operations and planning. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030155 | Measurement Data and Use Case Repository for Grid Modeling | Document available measurement data, its uses in grid modeling and simulation, and its requirements to maximize its application in distribution operations and planning. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030156 | Measurement Data Cleaning for Improved Utilization | Provide methods to clean, structure, and make measurement data easier to utilize in planning and operational studies. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030157 | Measurement Data in Distribution Planning and Operations | Examine and expand methods used to assess cold load pickup and load shape diversity. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030158 | Hosting Capacity Guidebook: 2024 Edition | Guiding hosting capacity requirements to be in-line with available information and applications and inform the IEEE P1729 working group. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030159 | Distribution Analysis Result Visualization | Examine software options and tools to interpret and visualize a user defined set of data in a static, interactive, and dynamic interface. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002030462 | Updates on IEC CIM Standards | Provides update on the latest in the IEC CIM standards related to distribution modeling use cases. | Technical Report |
| 2024 | 3002031246 | Importance of Grid Modeling in Distribution Planning and Operations | White paper summarizing the cirticality of efforts to imrove grid modeling and the processes surrounding it for the future. | White Paper |
| 2024 | Materials | Grid Modeling Workshop – An Introduction to the Common Information Model (CIM) – Session I | CIM training for planners and operators covering the CIM history and distribution feeder modeling while addressing common questions and misconceptions. | Workshop |
| 2024 | Materials | Grid Modeling Workshop – An Introduction to the Common Information Model (CIM) – Session II | CIM training for planners and operators covering the CIM history and distribution feeder modeling while addressing common questions and misconceptions. | Workshop |
| 2024 | Materials | Wide Area Distribution Assessment Analytics and Applications | Explore wide-area assessment methods for planning and reliability. | Workshop |
| 2024 | Materials | Python Tutorial for Advanced Analytics in Vendor Tools | Part 3 – Intro to Synergi | Improve utilization of tools to unlock time-saving capabilities/automation. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Python Essentials: Installation, Setup, and Virtual Environments | Improve utilization of tools to unlock time-saving capabilities/automation. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Research Highlights on Evaluating Voltage Class Conversion | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Distribution Protection Training Needs, Feedback, and Prioritization Discussion and Survey (Joint P200B, P200C, & P200D) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Planning for Transportation Electrification | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Planning and Design for Transportation Electrification (Joint w/ P18) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Distribution Strategic Capacity Planning and Scenario Planning | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | NWA Workshop | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Secondary Design for Electrification Workshop | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Mid-year review: Distribution Planning Forecasting Needs and Existing Capabilities | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Staged Solutions to Serve Large Customer Connection Requests | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Recent research on the Automated Distribution Assessment & Planning Tools (ADAPT) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Planning (P200B) End of Year Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Operations Task Force Meeting - DOE Archer Project | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Distribution Protection Training Needs, Feedback, and Prioritization Discussion and Survey (Joint P200B, P200C, & P200D) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Operations Task Force Meeting - Supplemental Project Introduction | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Technology Innovation Project on Machine Learning for Volt Var Control | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Distribution Assets, Operations, and Planning Workshop - Lenox, MA | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Developing Short-Term PV Forecasting for Operations | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Overview & Discussion on the ARCHER Planning Framework Project | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Operations Research (P200C) End of Year Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Distribution Protection Training Needs, Feedback, and Prioritization Discussion and Survey (Joint P200B, P200C, & P200D) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Distribution Assets, Operations, and Planning Workshop - Lenox, MA | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Microgrid Protection Reference Guide & DER Integration Protection mid-year update (Joint w/ P174B) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | EPRI Protection Tools Update – DPAT Features and Event Analysis Experience | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | The Effect of Reverse Power Flow on Substation Transformer Banks | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | High Impedance Fault Detection Technologies - Lab Test Results | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Protection Research (P200D) End of Year Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Python Tutorial for Advanced Analytics in Vendor Tools | Part 3 – Intro to Synergi | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Measurement Data Repository and Grid Modeling Applications | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | WADA Methods and Applications | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Python Essentials: Installation, Setup, and Virtual Environments | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Visualization of Distribution Grid Analysis Results | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Grid Modeling Workshop 2024 – An Introduction to the Common Information Model (CIM) for Distribution Planning and Operations Engineers – Session I | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Grid Modeling Workshop 2024 – An Introduction to the Common Information Model (CIM) for Distribution Planning and Operations Engineers – Session II | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Measurement Data Research | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Hosting Capacity WG update | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2024 | Materials | Analytics Research (P200E) End of Year Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | 3002027345 | Advancing Distribution Planning: A Distribution Training Video Series | Developed training to support new skillsets & knowledge transfer on advancing distribution planning topics. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2023 | 3002027698 | Non-wires Alternative (NWA) Workshop | Shared learnings on NWA strategies, structural approaches, regulatory contexts, & field experiences. | Workshop |
| 2023 | 3002026997 | Forecasting in Distribution Planning: Evolving Techniques for Mid-Term and Long-Term Forecasting | Provided guidance on establishing forecast allocation methods for EVs, DER and other technologies in mid- & long-term planning. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027278 | Assessing Residential EV Impacts to Secondary Grid: EV Charging Diversity, Secondary Impact Analysis Methods, and Transformer Protection | Developed methods to screen for EV secondary impacts without and with AMI data and secondary models. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027000 | Distribution Strategic Planning Guidebook: 2023 Edition | Developed a step-by-step process for completing a strategic planning study and identified tools to be used. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027015 | Distribution Resilience Planning: Current State and Gaps | Documented current state of metrics and framework to quantify resilience performance, risks, and prioritization. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027033 | ADAPT - Recent Advancements and Industry Outreach | Latest version of tool including new capabilities for substation analysis. | Software |
| 2023 | 3002027282 | Active Network Configuration - Operations and Planning Considerations | Investigated challenges, potential value, and planning considerations for active network configuration management. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002028312 | Distribution Planning Guidebook for the Modern Grid: 2023 Edition | Expanded guidebook focusing on advancing dist planning for the complexities, uncertainties, & rapid rate of change. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027043 | Reviewing Thermal Ratings – Accounting for the Changing Load Profiles and Ambient Conditions on Distribution Substation Transformer Bank Ratings | Developed guidance on selection of load & ambient temperature cycles for ratings calculations as well as insights into their application. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002026652 | Demand Flexibility as a Distribution Planning Alternative: Utility Practices and Planning Guide | Investigated approaches for modeling demand flexibility including consideration of application, dispatch & data availability. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027049 | Service Transformer Sizing for Electrification: Current Practices and Electrification Impacts on Load Characteristics | Reviewed existing service transformer sizing practices and assessed electrification impacts. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027074 | Substation and Voltage Class Upgrades for High Penetration of DER and Electrification: Techno-economic Evaluation Methods and Considerations | Developed methods and guidance for evaluating and planning wide-area distribution voltage class upgrades. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002028184 | Distribution Planning for Reliability and Resilience: On the Relationship Between Reliability and Resilience | Provided guidance on relationship with reliability & resilience and how to evolve reliability planning can be adapted to incorporate resilience. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002028455 | Automated System Configuration Assessment Tool | Latest version of tool to systematically identify possible switching operations that transfer load between dist feeders | Software |
| 2023 | 3002028462 | Planning Alternative Deferral Economics Tool | Developed tool to pre-screen potential planning alternatives to optimize investment decisions. | Software |
| 2023 | 3002024064 | Modernizing Distribution Operations Capabilities—DMS Function Assessment in Lab Environments | Outlined use of lab environments to simulate complex operational scenarios and conduct extensive testing to boost confidence in DMS functionality and accelerate its adoption in operational settings. Technology Innovation deliverable. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2023 | 3002025480 | Demand Flexibility for Grid Reliability and Resilience: Considerations for Successful Grid Operation | Summarized the implications and considerations for successfully operating the grid while leveraging emerging demand response models. Technology Innovation deliverable. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002026603 | Operator Training for DMS Understanding | Developed a CBT training module covering the purpose of the DMS & how it will be integral in the future. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2023 | 3002027338 | Understanding the Challenges and Impacts on Distribution Operations with Energy Storage Technologies | Developed practices for the use of storage as a resource in operations including within the control center displays. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027340 | Effectively Integrating Energy Storage into Distribution Operations | Developed practices for the use of storage as a resource in operations including within the control center displays. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027557 | Recognition Primed Decision Making for Control Center Ops | Continuous improvement of alarm management approach including root cause analysis of alarm data & DCC info | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002026968 | AVAT - Alarm Visualization Assessment Tool v2023 | Updated software tool for managing and monitoring alarms in operations including improved visualizations. | Software |
| 2023 | 3002027184 | Outage & Damage Prediction | Documented opportunities/challenges with outage and damage predication as well as a framework for deploying it. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027187 | FLISR Performance Testing and User Training: Scenarios for Effective System Validation | Developed test cases for FLISR systems across range of scenarios as well as improvements to design/implementation. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002028617 | Understanding and Mitigating Cold-Load Pickup Issues Following a Long Duration Power Outage: Exploring Impacts of Plug-in EVs | Documented the potential impacts and severity of cold load pick up with EVs and recommended solutions. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027302 | Enabling Consistent Grid Models for Operations and Planning Applications: Compiling Grid Model Requirements | Developed methodology for compiling network model requirements & recommendations for developing a data management plan. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027189 | Current State of DMS Adoption | Documented the availability of operational tools across multiple utilities, their experiences during adoption & use. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027190 | Short-Term Solar PV Forecasting for Distribution Operations: Evaluating the Impact of High PV Penetration on FLISR | Evaluated the opportunities to leverage short-term forecasting in FLISR operation with increasing levels of behind-the-meter PV. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027191 | DCC Capabilities to Support DER Services | Identified core capabilities needed in the control center and steps to consider to enable DER services. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027183 | Terminology Dictionary and Cross Reference | Documented terminology utilized for common processes and devices in the DCC. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002028313 | Short-Term PV Forecasting for Distribution Ops: Data Requirements | Documented data types and requirements for short-term forecasting for operations. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002028454 | Optimal Distribution Automation Switch Placement Tool | Further developed approach and requirements for wide area studies for applying reliability analytics. | Software |
| 2023 | 3002027304 | Wide Area Distribution Assessments for Reliability: Insights into Additional Inputs, Data Resources and Modeling | Further developed approach and requirements for wide area studies for applying reliability analytics. | Software |
| 2023 | 3002027192 | Modeling Distributed Energy Resources for Protection Studies | Updated guide on data requirements, typical parameter values, and how to implement DER models in commercial short circuit analysis tools. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027300 | Guide for Protection of Microgrids | Updated guide to design protection systems for microgrids including industry practices, modeling & protection solutions, & cost-effective protection of microgrids. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027201 | Adaptive Protection Schemes for Increasing DER Levels: Identifying Adaptive Protection Solutions That Can Help Increase DER Hosting Capacity | Tested multiple adaptive protection schemes in lab environment including radial, network, and microgrid cases and documented results. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027204 | Distributed Energy Resource Impact on Protection Performance and Potential Mitigations | Updated guide on how DER can impact protection performance, how they can be identified, and solutions which can be applied. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027206 | Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkits for CYME | Updated tool to perform wide-ranging protection coordination, load-flow, & fault studies to assess protection under different grid conditions as well as monitor performance to automatically identify potential misoperations & changes. | Software |
| 2023 | 3002027207 | Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkits for Synergi | Updated tool to perform wide-ranging protection coordination, load-flow, & fault studies to assess protection under different grid conditions as well as monitor performance to automatically identify potential misoperations & changes. | Software |
| 2023 | 3002027209 | Distribution Grid Protection and Extreme Weather, Wildfires, & Aging Infrastructure | Performed lab testing of wildfire mitigation device (CLIP) to evaluate effectiveness. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027211 | Distribution Protection Data Management | Identified data requirements and available software as well as investigated existing pilots projects. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002026146 | Distribution Grid Ground Fault Coverage and Fault Impedance Characteristics | Examined typical low- and high-impedance fault characteristics and documented real-world examples. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027218 | Enhanced Grid Modeling - Verification, Validation, Quality Tracking: 2023 Update | Developed and documented new verification and validation method detection and remediation strategies and provided guidance on quantifying grid data quality. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002026632 | Inverter Verification Framework for Steady State Analysis - CYME | Reassessed vendor DER models to verify if accurately represents IEEE Std 1547-2018 requirements & function definitions. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002026899 | Inverter Verification Framework for Steady State Analysis - Synergi | Reassessed vendor DER models to verify if accurately represents IEEE Std 1547-2018 requirements & function definitions. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027257 | Measurement Data & Use Case Repository for Grid Modeling | Documented available measurement data, data requirements, & 30 use cases for measurement data. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027260 | Guidance on Measurement Data Cleaning for Planning & Ops | Provided guidance on methods to clean, structure, process, and make measurement data easier to utilize. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027263 | AMI Data Aggregation for SCADA Data Reconstruction | Provided framework for reconstruct feeder head SCADA measurements from AMI data. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027273 | Hosting Capacity Guidebook: 2023 Edition | Updated guide on hosting capacity fundamentals, data requirements, guidelines to apply the results, & utility applications. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027274 | Grid-Wide Assessment of Mitigation Solutions to Inform Dist Planning | Demonstrated potential applications & benefits of wide-area mitigation frameworks including data and modeling requirements. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027277 | Grid-Wide Assessment of Residential Customer EV Adoption | Developed a methodology to quantify percent of customers able to accommodate EVs regardless of location across a feeder. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002028113 | Developing Time-Varying Operating Envelopes to Inform DER Dispatch | Demo’d automated process for calculating operating envelopes for grid-connected resources & architecture for goals of DSO vs DERA. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002027302 | Enabling Consistent Grid Models for Operations & Planning Applications: Compiling Grid Model Requirements | Developed method for compiling network model requirements & recommendations for developing a data management plan. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | 3002028454 | Optimal Distribution Automation Switch Placement Tool | Further developed approach and requirements for wide area studies for applying reliability analytics. | Software |
| 2023 | 3002027304 | Wide Area Distribution Assessments for Reliability: Insights into Additional Inputs, Data Resources and Modeling | Further developed approach and requirements for wide area studies for applying reliability analytics. | Technical Report |
| 2023 | Materials | Python Training for Advanced Analytics | Part 2 – Intro to Three of the Most Popular Python Packages: Session 1 | Provided computer-based training focused on supporting new skillsets using tools like Python for advanced analytics. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Python Training for Advanced Analytics | Part 2 – Intro to Three of the Most Popular Python Packages: Session 2 | Provided computer-based training focused on supporting new skillsets using tools like Python for advanced analytics. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Python Training for Advanced Analytics in Vendor Tools | Part 3 – Intro to Cyme | Provided computer-based training focused on supporting new skillsets using tools like Python for advanced analytics. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Grid Model Verification and Validation Demonstration | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Python Training for Advanced Analytics | Part 2 – Intro to Three of the Most Popular Python Packages: Session 1 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Python Training for Advanced Analytics | Part 2 – Intro to Three of the Most Popular Python Packages: Session 2 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Research Plans for Task Force Area 1 – Wide Area Distribution Assessments | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Research Plans for Task Force Area 2 – Grid Modeling | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Research Plans for Task Force Area 3 – Measurement Data | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Hosting Capacity Public Webinar | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Grid Modeling Workshop 2023 - Session 1 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Grid Modeling Workshop 2023 - Session 2 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Analytics Research (P200E) 2023 End of Year Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Python Training for Advanced Analytics in Vendor Tools | Part 3 – Intro to CYME | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Ground Fault Coverage and Fault Impedance Characteristics | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Hot-line Tagging Prior to Performing Work on Energized Electrical Systems | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Mitigating Grid Protection Impacts of DER | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Adaptive Protection Schemes for Increasing DER Penetration | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Advanced Technologies in Distribution Protection – Utility Experiences | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Protection Tools Update – DPAT Features and Event Analysis Experience | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Protection Data Management | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Protection Research (P200D) 2023 End of Year Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Distribution Automation/Decarbonization | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Modern Control Center | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Supplemental, Government, and TI Projects | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Short-Term PV Forecasting for Distribution Operations | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Lab-based Validation for Operational Tools and DMS | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Updates on Short Term PV Forecasting | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Updates on Cold-Load Pickup Contributions from PEVs | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Challenges, Impacts, and Lessons Learned - Distribution Operations with Energy Storage Technologies | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Operations Research (P200C) 2023 End of Year Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Assessing EV Impacts to Secondary Circuits Design | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Utility Lessons Learned from Evaluating Voltage Class Conversion | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Advanced Distribution Planning Tools - ADAPT & NWA Economic Screening Tool | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Artificial Intelligence for Distribution Analysis Using Advanced Metering Infrastructure Data | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Grid-Edge Customer Technologies (P170) and Distribution Planning (P200B) Joint Webcast - Demand Flexibility as a Distribution Planning Alternative | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Utility Strategies & Lessons Learned from Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) Projects Virtual Workshop | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Substation Transformer Thermal Ratings with Evolving Load Profiles & Service Transformer Sizing with Electrification | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Distribution Systems (P180) and Dist. Ops & Planning (P200B) Joint Webcast: Utility Practices for Service Transformer Sizing – Survey Results | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Distribution Strategic Resilience Planning | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Electric Transportation (P18) and Distribution Planning (P200B) Joint Webcast: Assessing EV Secondary Impacts | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Benchmarking Utility Distribution Planning Criteria | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2023 | Materials | Planning (P200B) 2023 End of Year Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | 3002024449 | Integrating Customer Adoption into Distribution Planning | Demonstrated method to derive technology propensity estimates and apply feeder level forecasting including requirements and limitations. Joint with P182. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024068 | Reviewing Thermal Ratings: The Impact of Changing Load Profiles & Ambient Conditions on Dist Substation Transformer Bank Ratings | Provided guidance on changes to transformer thermal ratings and potential improvements to asset utilization. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024810 | Assessing Residential EV Impacts to Secondary Grid: EV Charging Modeling and Service Transformer Impact Assessment | Developed guidance on EV charging characteristics and new considerations for secondary design and service transformer planning standards. Joint with P18. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024811 | Analysis of Capacitor Placement and Controls with Increasing Penetration of Photovoltaics | Investigated conventional capacitor placement strategies and potential improvements to the coordination of DER and cap banks. Joint with P200C. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024065 | Activating Smart Inverter Functions: Technical Merit and Economic Valuation: A Study of NY Distribution Feeders | Provided guidance on coordinating traditional assets and DER to improve system performance and utilization. Joint with P174. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024069 | Distribution Planning Guidebook for the Modern Grid: 2022 Edition | Updated chapter on traditional planning process and capabilities required. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002025666 | Distribution Reliability Planning - Training | Developed training videos on applying reliability metrics, methods and calibration as well as optimal DA/switch placement | Computer-Based Module |
| 2022 | 3002025461 | Automated Distribution Assessment and Planning Tool (ADAPT) | Developed tool to evaluate complex system temporal behaviors with multi-year technical and economical evaluations of traditional and non-wires alternatives | Software |
| 2022 | 3002024090 | Automated System Configuration Assessment Tool (ASCOT) | Updated tool and training to investigate planning guidelines for automated distribution systems that leverage flexible topology and adaptive regulation/protection | Software |
| 2022 | 3002025573 | Automated System Configuration Assessment Tool (ASCOT) - Video | Updated tool and training to investigate planning guidelines for automated distribution systems that leverage flexible topology and adaptive regulation/protection | |
| 2022 | 3002023951 | Defining a Distribution Planning Framework for Resilience: Moving Beyond Wires & Poles to Prepare for Future Events | Defined distribution planning actions and role in specifying and implementing overall system resilience efforts as well as identified gaps requiring further R&D | White Paper |
| 2022 | 3002024091 | Integrated System Planning: Distribution Perspective | Detailed integrated planning process & role of distribution planning including the capabilities required. | |
| 2022 | 3002025573 | Distribution Strategic Planning | Defined a framework for evaluating strategic objectives and provided guidance on how distribution planners can ensure alignment of strategic and tactical planning | Software |
| 2022 | 3002024092 | Distribution Strategic Planning | Technical Report | |
| 2022 | 3002024690 | Development of Utility Hazard Zones for Distribution Resilience | Developed a targeted approach using intelligent layers known as hazard zones in the GIS system to inform distribution planners of the right resilience designs for distribution lines. Technology Innovation deliverable. | |
| 2022 | 3002025566 | Emerging Integrated System Planning Methods: Utility Perspectives and Applications | Documented experiences of electric companies that are performing integrated system planning activities across G, T, D, and C including the diversity in processes depending on their unique environments. Technology Innovation deliverable. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024355 | FLISR Performance Testing & User Training Utilizing an Independent System Simulator | Investigated mechanisms required to validate effectiveness of FLISR systems using independent distribution system simulations. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024833 | Guidance on Operations & Planning Grid Model Requirements | Developed methodology for comparing grid model requirements and benchmarking model repositories across planning studies and operational applications. Joint P200E. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024834 | Optimal Distribution Automation Switch Placement Tool | Improved tool by incorporating lateral device placement and spatial reliability performance into assessment framework | Software |
| 2022 | 3002024357 | Determining the future value of CVR | Summarized case study and lab testing of how CVR benefits are impacted by end-use efficiency measures and electrification. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024811 | Analysis of Capacitor Placement & Controls with Increasing Penetration of PV | Investigated conventional capacitor placement strategies and potential improvements to the coordination of DER and cap banks. Joint with P200B. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024360 | DER Forecasting for Distribution Operations | Demonstrated the creation and use of real-time forecasts to disaggregated load and DER in DSO applications | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024673 | Use of AMI for Strategic Load Shedding During Extreme Events | Summarized the benefits, challenges, and requirements to implement the use of AMI for strategic load shedding during extreme events. Technology Innovation deliverable. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002025636 | Application of Energy Storage to Support Distribution Operations | Evaluated single install versus fleets of energy storage and resulting considerations on distribution operations including integration within DMS applications. Joint with P94. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024420 | AVAT and AI.EPRI Root Cause Analysis V2022 | Continued improvements of alarm management – work towards a tool for root cause analysis of alarm data and control center information. Joint with P39. | Software |
| 2022 | 3002025382 | Alarm Management Training – EPRI U | Developed computer-based training for DCC professional to provide foundational knowledge to plan and implement alarm management improvements. Joint with P39 | Computer-Based Module |
| 2022 | 3002024393 | Naturalistic Decision Making in Trans and Dist Control Centers | Provided a case study with control center operators exposing how experience is gained over time and how automation impacts this process. Joint with P39 | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024367 | Distribution System Operator Certification | Defined the proficiencies necessary to become a certificated DSO and initial set of training requirements. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024369 | Comparison of Clearance Practices | Documented current clearance practices and identified new procedures that can help improve efficiency and safety. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002025213 | EPRI Podcast on Human and Organizational Performance | Recorded podcast that informs control center managers on human performance and ways to mitigate mistakes. | Audio |
| 2022 | 3002024370 | Improving Resilience Through Strategic Distribution Operations | Documented key operational practices & analytics that support improved resilience & identified research needs. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024372 | DA Investments: Impact on the Distribution System Operator | Summarized potential impacts of infrastructure investments projects on DSOs and ways to minimize the impact. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002025847 | Trip Saver Conductor Burndown | Developed training to understand how faults can create burn downs and how these can be minimized. Joint with P180, P200D. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024064 | Modernizing Distribution Operations Capabilities—DMS Function Assessment in Lab Environments | Outlined use of lab environments to simulate complex operational scenarios and conduct extensive testing to boost confidence in DMS functionality and accelerate its adoption in operational settings. Technology Innovation deliverable. | |
| 2022 | 3002025480 | Demand Flexibility for Grid Reliability and Resilience: Considerations for Successful Grid Operation | Summarized the implications and considerations for successfully operating the grid while leveraging emerging demand response models. Technology Innovation deliverable. | |
| 2022 | 3002025065 | Managing Flexibility on the Distribution System with Dynamic Operating Envelopes | Details the analytical capabilities needed to understand system constraints and manage DER through dynamic operating envelopes. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002025412 | Distribution Operational Planning: Expanding the Capabilities of a Modern Control Center | Provides understanding of capabilities and responsibilities of an operational planner in the distribution control center. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002025235 | PRE-SW: Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkit for CYME (DPAT) v4.0 Beta | Further enhanced tool to automatically perform protection coordination studies including improved visualization and ability to suggest settings to resolve issues identified. | Software |
| 2022 | 3002025594 | PRE-SW: Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkit for Synergi Electric (DPAT) v4.0 Beta | Further enhanced tool to automatically perform protection coordination studies including improved visualization and ability to suggest settings to resolve issues identified. | Software |
| 2022 | 3002024378 | Utility Experience and Novel Technologies for Distribution Grid Event Analysis and Fault Location | Enhanced DPAT fault location algorithm to enable improve location accuracy, mitigate underlying causes of momentary faults, and improve operator post-fault analysis. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024381 | Protection System Modifications Prior to Performing Work on an Energized Electrical System | Worked with utilities, vendors to identify gaps in existing practices; roadmap to better integrate systems. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024384 | Distribution Protection Data Management Workshops: Proceedings Document | Documented workshop proceedings on current approaches/methods for protection data management. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024390 | Protection Preparation for High Penetration of DER and Evolving Grid Design Practices | Developed actionable roadmap to enable proactive protection design for high penetrations of DER and protecting new grid topologies. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024391 | Modeling DER for Protection Studies | Updated guidance on modeling DER based on case studies including model-free feeder screening for protection issues and existing utility practices. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024388 | Distributed Energy Resource Impact on Protection Performance and Potential Mitigations | Updated guidance on impacts of DER on protection including model-free feeder screening for protection issues and existing utility practices. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024990 | Microgrid Protection Design Methods, Practices, and Studies | Updated guidance to enable straight-forward modeling and design of microgrid protection including case studies. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024392 | Advanced Distribution Protection Technologies and Innovative Solutions | Provided summary of examples of new protection technologies, their readiness level, and experience implementing these technologies to date. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002025860 | Distribution Protection Data Management | Outlined strategies for migrating to an integrated protection data management system and current readiness of standards. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024678 | Wide-Area Distribution Assessment Methods to Support Strategic Planning Initiatives | Detailed methods for performing wide-scale studies to inform strategic planning including data and tools needs. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024679 | Wide-Area Distribution Assessment: 2022 Mitigation Module Update | Updated automated mitigation tool including consideration of time-base customer mitigations and alignment for integrated planning applications. | Software |
| 2022 | 3002024680 | Wide-Area Distribution Assessment: 2022 Fleet Electric Vehicle Module | Developed tool to efficiently assess grid impacts of fleet electrification and improve grid utilization. | Software |
| 2022 | 3002024201 | Planning for Impacts from DER Aggregations Providing Bulk Grid Services | Developed guidance on screening and study process when evaluating DER aggregations including data and model requirements. Joint with P174. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024682 | Hosting Capacity Guidebook - 2022 Edition | Updated guidebook explains the evolution of hosting capacity, fundamentals to the assessment, guidelines to apply the results, and utility applications. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024832 | Framework for Grid Model Verification, Validation, and Quality Tracking | Updated document further improving methods for verification and validation and data quality tracking and updates use cases to enable improved internal workflows. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024833 | Guidance on Operations and Planning Grid Model Requirements | Developed methodology for comparing grid model requirements and benchmarking model repositories across planning studies and operational applications. Joint P200C. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024404 | DER Model Verification Framework: Second Edition | Updated framework to test and improve DER models in vendor planning tools. Joint with P174. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024709 | Measurement Data and Use Case Repository for Grid Modeling | Documented currently available measurement data and its uses in grid modeling for ops and planning applications. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002024713 | Geo-Locating Distribution System Assets Using Measurement Data | Developed method for improve grid model fidelity through use of AMI data to geolocate on-ground distribution assets in the secondary system. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | 3002025503 | Guidance on Measurement Data Processing for Expanded Utilization | Developed a framework to guide the processing of measurement data considering its end-use application including identifying erroneous data. | Technical Report |
| 2022 | Materials | Webinar: Python Training for Advanced Analytics in Vendor Tools | Conducted training to enable better utilization of python scripting capabilities in vendor planning tools including implementing simply scripts. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Webinar: Grid Modeling Workshop | Held workshop to share current processes, ops and needs cross utilities for developing and maintaining grid models. | Workshop |
| 2022 | Materials | Integrated Strategic System Planning | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Distribution Planning for Resilience and Voltage Regulation Coordination with Smart Inverters | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Applications of ADAPT and ASCOT | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Assessing Residential EV Impacts to Secondary and DRIVE/Hotspotter (Joint with P18) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Task Force Meeting: What is Strategic Distribution Planning? | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Reviewing Thermal Ratings with Changing Load Profiles | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Planning Research (P200B) Wrap-up 2022 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Automation of the Distribution System | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Decarbonization of the Distribution System | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Distribution Control Centers | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Overview of Active Supplemental Projects | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Distribution System Operator (DSO) Certification Program | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Short-term Forecasting for Distribution Operations | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Impact of Automation on the DSO | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Operations Research (P200C) Wrap-up 2022 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Protection Data Management Workshop 1 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Protection Data Management Workshop 2 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | DER and Grid Protection Workshop 1 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | DER and Grid Protection Workshop 2 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | EPRI Protection Tools Update - DPAT Features and Event Analysis Experience | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Advanced Technologies for Distribution Protection | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Utility Fault Location Practices and Automated Systems | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Protection of New System Design Practices for High Penetration DER | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Protection Research (P200D) Wrap-up 2022 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Hosting Capacity Guidance | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Grid Model Verification and Validation Tool | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Task Force Area 1 (Studies) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Task Force Area 2 (Models) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Task Force Area 3 (Data) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Python Training for Advanced Analytics in Vendor Tools | Part 1 – Introduction to Python | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Grid Modeling Workshop | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Measurement Data Utilization | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Highlights from ‘Studies’ Projects | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Highlights from ‘Models’ Projects | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2022 | Materials | Analytics Research (P200E) Wrap-up 2022 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | 3002021434 | Distribution Planning Guidebook for the Modern Grid: 2021 Edition | Expanded this informative reference guide with a chapter on distribution losses and efficiency. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021435 | System Design Practices with Penetration of DER: DER Impact on Feeder Voltage Regulation Design | Identified key takeaways from voltage conversion, derived guidance on voltage regulation applications, and assessed low-voltage secondary design impacts to inform system design methods with increased DER penetration. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021438 | Benchmarking Distribution Planning Practices | Expanded the online database to facilitate member sharing & benchmarking across the planning practices and criteria | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021439 | Load Masking in Planning Forecast: Assessment of PV Modeling and Load Disaggregation | Developed analytics for load disaggregation to improve accuracy and confidence in load forecasts. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002023237 | Automated System Configuration Assessment Tool | Updated tool to include DER and refined switching scenario selection to quickly assess load transfers. | Software |
| 2021 | 3002021616 | Assessing System Reliability Impacts with NWA: Guidance on Assessing NWA as Grid Hardening Resources | Advanced analytical methods for calculating reliability under different NWA technologies and applications including case studies. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021681 | Screening of NWAs in Distribution Planning: Integration of NWA Screening Criteria, Methods, and Resource Characterizations | Provided guidance on the application of NWA screening criteria and methods/tools to support screening in the planning process. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021643 | Update on the EPRI Board Initiative on Integrated Resilience and Strategic Planning Framework | Defined linkages between capacity expansion, transmission reliability assessment, and distribution planning to provide guidance for the industry. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002023019 | Electric Vehicle Fleets - The Distribution Planning Process | Proposed approaches to consider EV fleet loads in planning process and described new analytical tools to support planning for EVs. | White Paper |
| 2021 | 3002021443 | Distribution System Dashboards and Displays for Situational Awareness | Provided configurations and structure of Operational Dashboards which can aide in managing the distribution control center | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002023270 | Human Machine Interface in Transmission and Distribution Control Centers: A Reference Guide | Developed a reference for the development of new DSCADA and DMS user interfaces | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021929 | Alarm Management: Database Tool | Developed a software tool to enable utilities to capture alarm definitions and help facilitate the Alarm Rationalization and Documentation Process | Software |
| 2021 | 3002021822 | Alarm Visualization & Assessment Tool v3.5 Beta | Evolved a tool to enable baselining of alarm management performance and tracking of improvements with predictive analytics | Software |
| 2021 | 3002023249 | Distribution System State Estimation: Sensor and Measurement Application Guide | Developed framework for using metering, telemetry, and forecast (load and DER data) to improve DSSE accuracy balancing costs and complexity. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021445 | Basic Operations within a DMS: Excerpt from GE’s DMS Demonstration | Developed video highlighting demonstrations of different DMS capabilities. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021931 | Short-Term Forecasting for Distributed Energy Resources Visibility in Distribution System Operations | Summarized the evaluation of leveraging an advanced DER forecasting solution to provide visibility into behind-the-meter DER. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002022915 | Leveraging Short-Term Solar Forecasts for Load Disaggregation and Forecasting to Improve Distribution Operator Visibility | Demonstrated the use of practical methods for real-time estimation (via load disaggregation) and forecasting for use in Distribution operations. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021446 | Predictive Reliability Analytics: A Framework for Reliability Planning in the Modern Grid | Evaluated capabilities and limitations of existing methods and provided a guide on how to apply predictive reliability analytics to planning and operational problems. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021448 | Enhanced Hybrid Volt-var Optimization Demonstration Project: Comparison of New Control Method to Traditional Centralized Control | Documented lessons learned through actual field demonstrations of advanced VVO algorithm | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021449 | Distribution Switch Order Management: Survey of Current Distribution Practices | Captured practices from multiple utilities and discussed the objectives associated with different processes to enable improvements to current approaches. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021452 | Modernizing Distribution Control Centers: Design Philosophy Guide and Evolving Distribution Operator Roles | Identified the variables to consider when designing a DCC along with design considerations associated with each variable. | White Paper |
| 2021 | 3002021454 | Distribution Control Center: Guide to Holding a Cyber Security Response and Recovery Drill | Developed a DCC Cyber Drill Guide and deepens awareness of the need for DCC Cyber protection | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021455 | Lateral Reclosers/Sectionalizers: Application Guide | Provided logical methodology to identify suitable locations for these devices and evaluated key benefits of Fuse Saving, Hi Z Fault, and Sectionalizing. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002023238 | Optimal Distribution Automation Switch Placement Tool | Developed tool to identify the locations to install new DA Switches that maximize feeder reliability. | Software |
| 2021 | 3002022910 | Supplementing DSO Staff: Utilizing a Browser Based DMS | Developed video highlighting basic operations and the use of a browser based DMS during major events. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021841 | Program for TI: Modernizing Distribution Operations Capabilities: Demonstrating Operational Planning Applications | Documented capabilities developed and demonstrated in the OPS lab to enable testing and implementation of new DMS solutions. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002018812 | Training Module: VVO Training | Developed EPRI U course on VVO to train operators and improve effectiveness in the DCC. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2021 | 3002021457 | PRE-SW: Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkit for CYME (DPAT) v3.0 | Further enhanced tool to automatically perform protection coordination studies including improved visualization and ability to suggest settings to resolve issues identified. | Software |
| 2021 | 3002021458 | PRE-SW: Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkit for Synergi Electric (DPAT) v3.0 Beta | Further enhanced tool to automatically perform protection coordination studies including improved visualization and ability to suggest settings to resolve issues identified. | Software |
| 2021 | 3002021618 | Modeling Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) for Protection Studies | Updated guidance on modeling DER based on case studies including impact of load models. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021619 | Distributed Energy Resource Impact on Protection Performance and Potential Mitigations | Updated guidance including the impact of DER on arc flash and improvements to screening methods. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021927 | Guide to Protection of Microgrids 2021 | Updated guidance for protection of microgrids including learnings from several utility case studies. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021621 | Distribution Protection Data Management | Documented existing practices for effective data integration between users, repositories, and tools | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021623 | Distribution Recloser Event Record Analysis Practices and Fault Location Estimation | Developed method to automatically analyze recloser event records and better understand the frequency, location of recurrent protection device operations | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021512 | Automated Mitigation Assessment Tool | Expanded mitigation assessment tool to consider distribution resources and visualization of mitigation options across a wide-area. | Software |
| 2021 | 3002021516 | Enhanced Load Modeling: Comparison of Load Modeling & Power Flow in DMS & Planning Software | Assessed the load modeling of a commercial DMS system and compared its accuracy and performance to the load modeling in distribution planning tools | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002022354 | Enhanced Load Modeling: Improved Reactive Power Load Modeling | Provided guidance on improved methods to represent reactive power and voltage sensitivity of loads. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021211 | Enhanced Load Modeling: Methodology for Estimating the Parameters of Voltage Sensitive Load Models Based on AMI Data | Developed method to leverage AMI active power, reactive power, and voltage data to estimate feeder-wide parameters to characterize the voltage sensitivity of loads. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021518 | Enhanced Load Modeling: Five Year Research Review | Summarized guidance and lessons learned from research to improve load modeling over last five years. | White Paper |
| 2021 | 3002021521 | Enhanced Grid Modeling: A Collaborative Framework for Model Verification, Validation, & Quality Tracking | Developed framework to create, verify, validate, correct, and track grid model quality to reduce engineering time. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021527 | Hosting Capacity Guidebook: 2021 Edition | Provided clear guidance on how to best perform hosting capacity assessments, data needs, challenges, as well as benefits gained | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021761 | DER Model Verification Framework: First Edition | Developed a framework for inverter testing in distribution planning tools. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021622 | Coordinated Voltage Regulating Equipment and Smart Inverter Settings with High Levels of DER | Provided guidance for planners on coordination of traditional voltage regulation equipment and smart inverter control. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021623 | Distribution Recloser Event Record Analysis Practices and Fault Location Estimation | Developed method to automatically analyze recloser event records and better understand the frequency, location of recurrent protection device operations | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021545 | Automated Methods for Developing Low-Voltage Grid Models | Developed method to use readily accessible geospatial and AMI data to create LV grid models and better incorporate grid edge device impacts. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021552 | Time-Series Hosting Capacity Analysis Considering Existing DER | Evolved hosting capacity methods for efficient and effective calculation of time-series hosting capacity. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021329 | Program on TI: Advancing Hosting Capacity Analytics for Time Series Analysis in DRIVE | Investigated time-series hosting capacity methods to improve efficiency and Implemented in DRIVE tool. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | 3002021326 | Program on TI: Tools & Methods for Grid Model Verification, Validation, & Quality Tracking | Developed a prototype tool that automated the grid model verification and validation process. | Technical Report |
| 2021 | Materials | System Design Practices with DER | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Distribution Planning Guidebook | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Assessing System Reliability impacts with NWA | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | NWA Screening Methods | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Automated System Configuration Tool (ASCOT) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Assessing Load Masking in Planning Forecasts | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Online Database of Planning Practices | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Planning (P200B) Research 2021 Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Distribution Automation / DMS | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Situational Awareness / Control Center | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Supplemental Projects | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | DMS Deployment Experience | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Dashboards and Displays for Situational Awareness | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Review of Distribution Switching Survey | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | DA Switch Placement Tool | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Operations (P200C) Research 2021 Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Impacts of DER on Protection and Arc-Flash | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | High Impedance Fault Detection and Protection | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Recloser Event Analysis and Fault Locating on Distribution | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Protection Settings Management | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Protection (P200D) Research 2021 Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Automated Mitigation Assessment Tool - Software Demo | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Inverter Model Specifications & Verification Framework | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Enhanced Grid Modeling: Framework for Model Verification, Validation, & Data Quality Tracking | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Automated Methods to Develop Secondary Circuit Models | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Enhanced Load Modeling: Reactive Power Representation & Load Modeling in ADMS Power Flow | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2021 | Materials | Analytics (P200E) Research 2021 Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | 3002018818 | System Configuration Assessment: An Automated Method for Measuring Operational Flexibility | Developed analytics to evaluate system reconfiguration and reviewed metrics for operational flexibility | Software |
| 2020 | 3002018813 | Distribution Planning Guidebook for the Modern Grid: 2020 Edition | Updated the guidebook with chapter on economics analysis in distribution planning | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018814 | Benchmarking Distribution Planning Practices | Developed online database to facilitate member benchmarking across planning practices and criteria | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018815 | Feeder design practices that enable DER and improve reliability | Identified considerations and reliability benefits of different system topologies and different designs with high levels of DER | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018820 | Screening of NWAs in Distribution Planning: Guidance, Criteria, and Current Practices | Provided guidance on screening NWA at various steps in the planning process and documented methods used | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018959 | Enhancing DER Adoption Forecast Capabilities for Distribution System Planning: Motivations, Value Assessments, and Implementations | Captured insights on decision criteria used to value and select advanced forecasting capabilities | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002020188 | Automated System Configuration Assessment Tool | Developed a tool to quickly identify feasible and beneficial load transfers under a given set of operational conditions | Software |
| 2020 | 3002018968 | Assessing NWA Impact on System Reliability: Guidance on Energy Storage Applications | Developed guidance and a framework to evaluate NWA impact on system reliability and to size and site energy storage to optimize reliability | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018827 | Distribution Scenario Planning: Scenario Creation, Multi-Year Assesment, and Result Processing Methods | Developed automated methods for deriving and simulating complex planning scenarios including load growth PV adoption, and cost scenarios | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002020030 | Resiliency Planning for Distribution: A Pre-Event Analysis Methodology for Managing Extreme Events | Developed new methods for pre-event resiliency planning assessments in order to leverage DER to serve critical loads during extreme events | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018856 | DCC Alarm Management: Guide for Implementing the Research | Developed a step-by-step approach to implementing alarm management leading practices in DCC | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019191 | Alarm Visualization and Assessment Tool (AVAT) | Evolved a software tool to enable baselining of alarms management performance and tracking of improvements with predictive analytics | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018865 | AMI Technical Requirements for Distribution Operations: Downed Conductors | Developed a process for identifying down conductors by correlating OMS with SCADA or AMI data | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019790 | Identifying Patterns of Downed Conductors | Developed a process for identifying down conductors by correlating OMS with SCADA or AMI data | Video |
| 2020 | 3002018868 | Advanced DMS Algorithms (DA/FLISR, VVO) with DER - Results of Modeling | Documented various DCC schedules and the business impacts of non-traditional variations | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018884 | Application of Image Processing Algorithms to Improve Predictive Reliability Assessments: Identifying Physical Threats Using GIS and Satellite Imagery | Developed prototype tool that uses automated algorithms to analyze data sets and code conductor near trees in the GIS model | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019007 | Evaluation and Documentation of Operational Processes: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Distribution Operations Practices | Developed and documented enhanced algorithms and modeling/simulation results for DAFLISR, VVO, DSSE. | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018900 | Preparing Distribution Operations for Cyber Attacks | Executed and documented lessons learned from conducting a cyber table top exercise | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018906 | Distribution System Tutorial Curriculum | Developed training curriculum based on courses used across utilities | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019271 | The Evolution of Distribution Control Center Schedules | Describes traditional 12-hour schedules and additions to those schedules, expanding weeks and teams, consolidating control centers, operating multiple control centers as one, and the impact of a pandemic | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019511 | Modernizing DCC Operations: Evolving Operator Roles and Responsibilities | Defined evolution of control center and DSO roles and requirements | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019435 | Powering Through Together: Identifying COVID-19 Transmission and Distribution Operations Practices | Documented new processes and mitigations put in place in response to the COVID in transmission and distribution operations | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019353 | DER Forecasting for Distribution Operations | Evaluated the use of real-time forecasting to gain visibility for distribution operations | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018812 | Training Module: Distribution Automation | Developed training to provide understanding of distribution automation | Computer-Based Module |
| 2020 | 3002018912 | Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkit for CYME | Provided tools to automatically assess protection coordination considering various DER infeeds and grid configurations | Software |
| 2020 | 3002018918 | Distribution Protection Analysis Toolkit for Synergi | Provided tools to automatically assess protection coordination considering various DER infeeds and grid configurations | Software |
| 2020 | 3002018923 | Modeling DER for Protection Studies | Provided guidance on modeling DER in commercial tools, what issues to look for, and shared industry experience | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018926 | Impacts of DER on Protection Performance and Potential Mitigation Methods | Identified grid-side protection methods for DER | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018936 | Proceedings from EPRI Adaptive Protection Workshop 2020 | Investigated issues around designing and coordinating adaptive protection schemes | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018941 | Protection of Microgrids | Identified protection practices, considerations, and study requirements for microgrid protection | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018950 | Modern Practices for DER Direct Transfer Trip Schemes | Documented new technologies available for islanding detection | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019410 | Protection Challenges for Reverse Power at Substations | Documented grid protection engineering challenges associated with reverse power flow on the distribution and transmission grids including mitigation options | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018978 | Automated DER Mitigation Assessment Tool | Improved assessment tool that automatically determines location-specific solutions to increase hosting capacity with new mitigation and analysis options | Software |
| 2020 | 3002018983 | Enhanced Load Modeling: Study of Practical Load Modeling Methods on Distribution Feeders with Behind-The-Meter PV Systems | Investigated methods to model loads and PV generation on distribution feeders with high penetration of BTM PV systems | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019861 | Assessment of Load Modeling Method to Represent Highlights Unbalanced Loading Conditions | Evaluated different methods to represent unbalanced distribution system load conditions and voltage-sensitivity of loads | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002020036 | Enhanced Load Modeling: Survey Results on Industry Load Modeling Practices | Documented current load modeling practices and future needs based on a utility survey | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019409 | Assessment of Smart Inverter Modeling in Planning Tools | Examined smart inverter models in the Cyme planning tool and determined if they can represent the IEEE 1547 default settings | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018988 | Incorporating Future Load/DER Growth into Hosting Capacity Calculations | Developed methods for evaluating impacts of forecasted DER and load growth with time/probabilistic hosting capacity | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018992 | Enhanced Grid Modeling Data for Planning and Operations | Identified requirements and best practices for GIS data management in support of advanced planning analytics | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002020079 | Enabling Digital Grid Transformation in Distribution Operations and Planning | White paper summarizing importance of grid models to enable distribution operations and planning applications | White Paper |
| 2020 | 3002019000 | Hosting Capacity Guidebook | Provided clear guidance on how to best perform hosting capacity assessments, data needs, challenges, as well as benefits gained | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018651 | Recommended Best Uses and Expectations for Public-Facing Hosting Capacity Maps | Developed guidance on when/how voltage regulation equipment can support high levels of DER | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002019750 | The Hosting Capacity Process | White Paper describing the process for performing hosting capacity analysis and how it can be applied in various scenarios to inform decision-making. | White Paper |
| 2020 | 3002019003 | Guidance on Determining Voltage Regulator Settings with High Levels of DER | Developed guidance on when/how voltage regulation equipment can support high levels of DER | Technical Report |
| 2020 | 3002018656 | DER Modeling and Simulation Workshop | Shared leading practices for DER impact studies with commercial planning tools | Technical Report |
| 2020 | Materials | Assessing Cost-Benefits of DER Forecasting | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | System Configuration Assessment Tool | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Assessing Non-Wire Alternatives Impact on System Reliability | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Screening of Non-Wire Alternatives (NWA) projects | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Feeder Design Practices to Enable DER and Improve Reliability | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Scenario and Risk Assessment Methods | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Benchmarking Distribution Planning Practices | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | P200B 2020 Task Force Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Task Force Meeting #1 – DMS Core, Advanced Apps | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Task Force Meeting #2 – Control Center | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Task Force Meeting #3 - Situational Awareness Dist. Automation | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | P200C 2020 Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | DTT Applications and Alternatives (Joint with 174) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | DER Site Recloser Practices (Joint with 174) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Adaptive Protection Online Workshop #1 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Adaptive Protection Online Workshop #2 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Adaptive Protection Online Workshop #3 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Protection Apps 5G Cellular: Protection Apps Sensor Technologies | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | DPAT for CYME/Synergi: Update and Demo Session | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Short Circuit Current Contribution From Industrial Loads & Mixed Load/DER Sites Protection of Feeders w/Low Short Circuit Levels | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Modeling DER for Protection Studies | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Distribution Protection - Managing Protection Settings | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Microgrid Protection | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | P200D 2020 Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Task Force Meeting #1 - Software, Models and Tools | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Task Force Meeting #2 - Hosting Capacity | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Task Force Meeting #3 - Enhanced Load Modeling | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Task Force Meeting #4 - Enhanced Grid Modeling | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | Task Force Meeting #5 - Regulator Settings & High DER Penetration | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | DMS Load Modeling Data Set | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2020 | Materials | P200E 2020 Wrap-up | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | 3002015218 | Examining Customer Propensity Models for Distribution Planning | Developed guidance on incorporating adoption propensities into planning and evaluation of forecast spatial granularity | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015233 | Incorporating DA/DMS in the Distribution Planning Process: Evaluating System Configuration to Achieve Operational Flexibility | Developed holistic methods to automate identification of switch pairs and evaluate operational flexibility | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015219 | Modernizing Distribution Planning: Benchmarking Practices and Processes as They Evolve | Documented regulatory activities and surveyed planners on NWA practices | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015235 | Guidance and Recommendations on Performing Time-Based Simulation in Distribution Planning | Defined a process for identifying and recommending study types and provided guidance on simulation periods and time-step to use | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015279 | Application of Optimization Methods in Designing Distribution Planning Alternatives: Novel Approach for Designing Solar Plus Storage for Overload Mitigation | Developed methods to identify optimal solar, storage, and inverter combinations for capacity upgrade deferral | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015278 | Method for Optimizing Traditional and Non- Wires Alternatives Across A Multi-Year Planning Horizon | Developed and demonstrated a methodology for evaluating investment decisions considering NWAs | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015230 | Reliability and Lifetime Estimates of DER-Based Planning Alternatives: Photovoltaic Systems, Energy Storage, and Inverters | Identified NWA operational lifetimes and failure rates and how to include these aspects when performing economic comparisons | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015232 | Guide for Integration of Energy Storage into Distribution Planning Processes | Developed guidance on recommended practices for incorporating storage in distribution planning | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002017210 | Introduction to Distribution Planning - Training Module | Developed CBT course providing the basics of distribution planning. | Computer-Based Module |
| 2019 | 3002015266 | Distribution Control Center Alarm Management: Philosophy Guide | Developed a generic alarm management philosophy guide for the DCC to apply to improve situational awareness | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015270 | HMI Designs for Distribution Control Center | Developed proof of concept design templates for modernizing SCADA/DMS displays and navigation | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015276 | The Role of a Distribution and Transmission System Operator (DSO/TSO) in the Utility of the Future | Provided insights into the role of the distribution organization and the DSO when distribution connected generation begins to be relied upon to provide both generation and ancillary services to the transmission grid | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015267 | Distribution Operator of the Future: Defining the Past, Present and Future DSO | Identified the current and future roles of distribution system operators to support staffing and training strategy | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015269 | Increasing the Resiliency of the Distribution Control Center: Transferring Control out of the Control Center during Major Outage Events | Identified beneficial examples of utility processes to allow safe, efficient crew utilization with high crew-to-DSO ratios | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015277 | Cyber Security for the Distribution Control Center | Documented cyber attack scenarios to investigate response and recovery procedures for the DCC | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015265 | Innovative Methods to Locate New Feeder Ties for DA | Developed and implemented novel method to automatically identify candidate locations where new construction could create prospective DA feeder ties, thereby improving reliability | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015275 | Distribution System State Estimation: Test Plan | Developed a test plan to assess the accuracy and stability of distribution system state estimation results across varying operating conditions, and their impact on DMS applications | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002016638 | Utility Direct-Transfer-Trip Survey Results | Documented existing practices for direct transfer trip for DER | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015450 | Modern Low-Cost DTT Technologies | Documented new technologies available for islanding detection | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015448 | Grid Protection Against Unintentional Islanding of DER | Documented the main issues and developed guidelines for use of supplemental grounding | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015444 | Short Circuit Characteristics and Models of DER for Protection Studies | Provided guidance on modeling DER in commercial tools, what issues to look for, and shared industry experience | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015445 | Protection Impacts of DER and Practical Solutions | Identified grid-side protection methods for DER | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015456 | Protection Technologies for Faster Fault Clearance | Investigated the application of distance protection to distribution feeders to provide increased fault sensitivity | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015452 | Applying Adaptive Protection and Communications to Improve System Resiliency and Power Restoration Time | Documented considerations for protection with distribution automation schemes and documented adaptive protection case studies | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015945 | Effective Grounding and Inverter-Based Generation: A "New" Look at an "Old" Subject | Provides engineers understanding of the main issues related to effectively grounding distribution systems in the presence of inverter-based generation and supplemental grounding. | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015503 | Impacts of Reverse Power Flow on T&D Protection | Documented grid protection engineering challenges associated with reverse power flow on the distribution and transmission grids including mitigation options | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015285 | Case Comparison of Hosting Capacity Tools | Examined hosting capacity options in CYME ICA and compared results with DRIVE | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015282 | Advanced Hosting Capacity Analysis: Considering Time and Conditional Occurrence | Improved hosting capacity analytics to consider time-based variances | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015280 | Examination of the Benefits and Impacts of the 1547 Recommended Smart Inverter Settings | Examined smart inverter models in the Synergi planning tool and determined if they can represent the IEEE 1547 default settings | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015281 | Automated DER Mitigation Assessment Tool | Developed assessment tool to automatically determine location-specific solutions to increase hosting capacity | Software |
| 2019 | 3002015284 | Quantifying the Value of Distributed Energy Resources: A Streamlined Method for Determining the Locational Value of Solar PV on the Distribution Grid | Developed and implemented an automated method to estimate the value of PV on distribution feeders | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015283 | Enhanced Load Modeling with Expanded Monitoring and Metering | Documents practical and efficient methods to leverage data from AMI and other measurement sensors for improved distribution system load modeling | Technical Report |
| 2019 | 3002015942 | Assessment of Smart Inverter Modeling in Planning Tools: Synergi | Developed guidance on the use of smart inverters with volt-var control with CVR and VO schemes | |
| 2019 | Materials | Task Force Breakout: Method for Multi-year Optimization of Investment Decisions | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Task Force Breakout: System Configuration Assessment Methods | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Task Force Breakout : Benchmarking Current Industry Practices & Scenario Planning and Assessment | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Task Force Breakout: Value Assessment of DER Planning Alternatives | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Planning Research (PS200B) Wrap-up 2019 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Task Force Breakout: Deep-dive into 6 Distribution Operations 2019 Projects | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Task Force Breakout: Distribution Operations 2019 Projects Review | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Alarm Visualization and Assessment Tool (AVAT) | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Operations Research (PS200C) Wrap-up 2019 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Impact of Reverse Power Flow on Protection | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Protection Setting Evaluation and Monitoring Tool for CYME | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | EPRI Protection Task Force Meeting - Charlotte, NC | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Workshop |
| 2019 | Materials | Modeling DER for Protection Studies & Impact on Protection | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Protection Research (PS200D) Wrap-up 2019 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Analytics for DO&P (PS200E) Task Force Update | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2019 | Materials | Analytics for DO&P (PS200E) Wrap-up 2019 | Topical Webcast with slides & recording. | Webcast |
| 2018 | 3002013335 | Forecasting for Distribution Planning: Assessment Sensitivity to Forecast Resolution and Uncertainty | Identified forecasting considerations for PV adoption and examined PV adoption forecasting methods as well as evaluated planning impact sensitivities to allocation and PV forecasts | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013402 | Incorporating DMS/DA into Planning Tools: Modeling Example Using OpenDSS-G | Released a new graphical user interface for DSS: OpenDSS-G and demonstrated capabilities through example DMS control | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013384 | Distribution Planning Guidebook for the Modern Grid | Investigated future planning practices & needs for future distribution | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013409 | Voltage Thresholds for Distribution Planning: Assessing Voltage Excursions with Smart Meter Voltage Measurements | Evaluated use of AMI for increasing awareness of customer voltage excursions to better inform planning and design | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013411 | Modernizing the Distribution Planning Process: Current Activities and Lessons Learned to Date | Summarized recent activities influencing future distribution planning, assessing key drivers, considerations, and future challenges | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013412 | The Distribution Planner of the Future: What is Changing and What is staying the Same | Identified skill sets, education, & job requirements for the future planner | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013415 | Automated Scenario Planning: Time-Series Scenario Requirements and Selection | Evaluated various means for analyzing distribution impacts over time (peak/offpeak vs 8760, vs 576) | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013327 | Guidance on DER as Non-Wires Alternatives: Technical and Economic Considerations for Assessing NWA Projects | Provided guidance on assessing & evaluating the benefits, limitations, & performance of DER portfolios as new planning alternatives | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013413 | Probabilistic Distribution System Planning Primer: Understanding the Probabilistic Planning Process | Reviewed current status of probabilistic forecasting, provided an overview of probabilistic power flow method applications, and explored potential application of decision tree methodologies | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013410 | Investigation of Improved Distribution Load Allocation using Expanded System Monitoring | Guidance on the application of AMI and other measurement data to improve load allocation techniques | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013386 | Value of a Distribution Management System: Centralized vs Autonomous Control of Distribution Feeders | Investigated the value of the use of DMS systems to manage an increasing complex distribution and enable higher epentrations of DER. | White Paper |
| 2018 | 3002013049 | Understanding DER Management Systems | Documented what a DERMS is and isn’t as well as role in distribution operations | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013419 | Cyber Security Considerations for Distribution Control Centers: Reference Architecture and Attack Modeling Methodology | Performed cyber security attack modeling and developed a security architecture for distribution control centers | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013422 | Innovative Reliability Statistics for Distribution Automation | Documented the impacts of DA on reportable events and developed new reliability statistic (CAIDIDA index) | White Paper |
| 2018 | 3002013492 | HMI/EMS Display Design – Common Design Elements across Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Control Centers | Developed a standard approach to HMI display design based on recognized international standards and a common reference guide for displaying information in electrical control rooms | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013418 | Comparison of Approaches to Distribution Automation | Documented switching and control approaches for DA and evaluated variations | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013426 | Operational Work Practices for Distribution Automation | Investigated & documented leading operational work rules & practices for DA | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013425 | Open Architecture for Distribution Management Systems | Frames the present situation, and the problem, then presents potential next steps in research to develop an open architecture for distribution management systems | White Paper |
| 2018 | 3002013416 | A Guidebook to Centralized, Hierarchical, and Local Autonomous Intelligence for Distribution Systems | Developed decision guidance on the use of various control architectures like centralized, hierarchical, and local autonomous intelligence | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013421 | State Estimation: Application and Algorithms for the Distribution System | Documented existing applications and algorithms for distribution state estimation as well as defined measurement points needed for effective use | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013423 | Integrating AMI with Distribution Operations: Use Cases that Benefit Distribution Operations | Investigated emerging techniques & use cases for utilizing AMI in distribution operations and developed integration requirements | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013388 | Making the Connection Between DER Visibility and Grid Modernization | Provides insights into the need for visibility, the current state of visibility across the country, as well as examples of the implications to grid operation and DER participation if visibility is not gained. | White Paper |
| 2018 | 3002013424 | Distribution Control Center Alarm Management: Baseline Reports 2018 | Provided a summary of the present state of transmission & distribution alarm processing, leveraged member data to develop a baseline for alarm compression and prioritization | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013437 | Modeling DER for Protection Studies and Impact of DER on Protection Coordination | Provides an overview of distributed energy resource (DER) short-circuit current characteristics, and how these resources are typically modeled in commercial short-circuit simulation tools for protection studies | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013433 | Adaptive Protection for Distribution System Operations: Practical Applications for Today’s System and Exploring the Needs for the Future System | Provides a comprehensive overview of adaptive protection schemes in use by distribution system operator for protection, switching and control on their systems | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002013430 | Distribution System Neutral Grounding Methods and Transformer Winding Configurations | Docuemnts the fundamentals of neutral grounding and transformer winding configuration as they relate to distribution system protection and documents international practice and includes information from international standards. | Technical Report |
| 2018 | 3002011009 | Impact Factors, Methods, and Considerations for Calculating and Applying Hosting Capacity | Provide guidance on factors that influence hosting capacity results, methods used throughout the industry, and recommendations on method applications to inform the industry on these important considerations | White Paper |
| 2017 | 3002010992 | Forecasting for Active Distribution Planning: Surveying the Current Load & DER Forecasting Landscape | Addresses first order gaps in load forecasting needs to direct future research, development, and demonstration activities which seek to improve the effectiveness of load forecasting and distribution planning practices | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002010994 | Incorporating Advanced Controls into Distribution Planning Tools | Provides a framework that outlines key areas of advancement to support future distribution planning needs in incorporating, designing, and evaluating advanced distribution system controls as part of overall system designs | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002010993 | Evolving Distribution System for High Levels of DER | Identifies the distribution feeder design parameters that lead to higher and lower hosting capacities | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002010996 | Voltage Thresholds for Distribution Planning: Review of Voltage Standards & Potential Impacts from Steady-State Excursions | Provides a foundation for understanding the potential impacts of steady-state voltage excursions, as well as the implications of altering existing planning criteria for steady-state voltage magnitudes | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002010995 | Enhanced Load Modeling for Distribution Planning: Assessment of Traditional Load Modeling Metrics & Load Allocation Methods using AMI Data | Analyzes the performance, challenges, and limitations of common load modeling metrics and methods using the increased visibility of the system loading offered by AMI | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002011005 | Technical Comparison of North American & International Distribution Systems | Provides understanding of the differences and similarities in distirbution system designs around the world. | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002011007 | Distribution Planning Guidebook for the Modern Grid | Reference guide capturing the state of the art in both conventional and advanced distribution planning techniques | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002012194 | Impact of Remote Control & Automation on Distribution Architectures & Planning | investigates how the advanced technologies that will be connected to the distribution system can influence its architecture and the planning process | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002010997 | System Planning Considerations with DER | White pape rthat proposes a process to both integrate and accommodate DER as part of distribution planning in the future | White Paper |
| 2017 | 3002011003 | Distribution Management System: Requirements Reference | Comprehensive and well-organized set of functional requirements for this system, with the primary focus being on the application side of the DMS, and for the data integration with other systems | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002011002 | Smart Distribution Applications for DER: DA/FLISR | Proof of concept control application that incorporates monitoring and control of smart inverter connected DER to study potential mitigations for challenges that DER might cause for distribution automation and the automated restoration algorithms | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002011004 | DA: Evaluation of Single Phase Automated Restoration | Identifies the key concerns and studies them to determine which concerns are real, and quantify the magnitude of the issues | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002011006 | Operational Studies: Reclosing & Fuse Savings | Investigates two strategies for reducing the number of sustained customer interruptions caused by faults - reclosing and fuse saving including experience with quatifying the benefits of different approaches toeach in different conditions. | Technical Report |
| 2017 | 3002011008 | Protection from Unintended Islanding & Substation Primary GFO caused by DG | White paper exploring a novel protection concept using surge arrester ground current monitoring to detect a sustained ground-fault overvoltage (GFO), and the related island condition | White Paper |
| 2017 | 3002011000 | Distribution System Neutral Grounding Methods & Transformer Winding Config | Primer that illustrates the fundamentals of neutral grounding and transformer winding configuration as they relate to distribution system protection | Technical Report |
| 2016 | 3002007975 | Incorporating DA into Planning: Graphical and Parallel Processing Enhancements | Advanced modeling and simulation capabilities to represent FLISR and impacts of DER on their operations | Technical Report |
| 2016 | 3002007988 | DMS Planning Guide: Switch Order Management | Gain a comprehensive understanding of the present state of technology, view examples of implemented solutions, understand the limitations of existing solutions, and understand the challenges of implementing a DMS-based switch order management solution | Technical Report |
| 2016 | 3002007990 | Advanced DMS with DER: DA and FLISR | Proof of concept control application that incorporates monitoring and control of Smart Inverter connected DER to study potential mitigations for challenges that DER might cause for Distribution Automation and the Automated Restoration algorithm commonly known as Fault Location Isolation and Service Restoration (FLISR) | Technical Report |
| 2015 | 3002006113 | Incorporating DA into Planning Tools: Development of a System Control Interface for OpenDSS | Development of system control interface in OpenDSS to enable demonstration of the implementation and value of these types of assessment capabilities within standard vendor simulation package | Technical Report |
| 2015 | 3002005792 | Feeder Reconfiguration under High-Penetration PV Conditions | Examines the DER impacts and change in hosting capacity that a feeder and node might experience when operating in different system configurations | Technical Report |
| 2015 | 3002006115 | Distribution Modeling Guidelines: Recommendations for System & Asset Modeling for DER Assessments | Provides guidance in terms of distribution system modeling elements that are critical to the future of distribution planning with DER Including insight into scope, gap/issues, value, challenges, approach, and requirements and prioritization based on relative importance and urgency | Technical Report |
| 2015 | 3002006128 | DMS Planning Guide: Load Balancing & Optimal Network Configurations | Gain a quick understanding of the present state of technology, view examples of implemented solutions, understand the limitations of existing solutions, and understand the challenges of implementing an ADMS based ONR | Technical Report |
| 2015 | 3002006129 | DA with FLISR Automated Measurement and Verification | Documents continued research related to the specific process of automating the calculation of DA/FLISR M&V and can serve as a detailed requirements document for any utility specifying or planning to develop an automated solution | Technical Report |
| 2015 | 3002006130 | Advanced DMS with DER Volt/VAR | Documents research results related to the development, testing and sensitivity analysis performed on an original innovative algorithm to incorporate DER as one of the key monitoring and control “levers” of a VVO solution | Technical Report |
| 2015 | 3002006116 | Short-Circuit and Open-Circuit Inverter Test Results | Presents open-circuit and short-circuit tests on four different single-phase inverters in a low-voltage lab with sag generator. | Technical Report |
| 2014 | 3002003231 | Operating Distribution Systems Closer to Capacity with Distribution Automation: Modeling, Simulation, & Planning Challenges | Identifies network model requirements to evaluate both switched control and dynamic operations including assessment of control system design and settings, planning under increasing levels of system uncertainty, and co-simulation of cyber-physical systems. | Technical Report |
| 2014 | 3002003229 | The Evolving Load Profile & Impact on Assets and Reliability | Examines how load profile changes can influence distribution system planning with a particular focus on asset thermal ratings, system reliability constraints, and potential upgrade deferral assessment methods. | Technical Report |
| 2014 | 3002003238 | Automated Distribution Automation Switch Placement | Developed a prototype algorithm based on a newly coded predictive reliability engine to propose locations for combinations of new DA switching devices, meeting one of a number of objective functions. | Technical Report |
| 2014 | 3002003245 | DA/FLISR Automated Measurement and Verification | Assist distribution automation engineers and project managers with conceiving of an automated process to collect and report on benefits of DA/FLISR deployments | Technical Report |
| 2014 | 3002003244 | DMS Planning Guide: How to Run a Volt/VAR/CVR Program | Guidance that equips the utility engineer with the tools necessary to craft a Volt/VAR/CVR solution best suited to fit their needs | Technical Report |
| 2014 | 3002003233 | Preliminary Inverter Characterization for Overvoltages | Describes inverter testing that has been conducted in the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) laboratories and provides an update on EPRI’s modeling efforts of inverters that can be used in distribution planning and protection studies | Technical Report |
| 2013 | 3002001275 | Tools, Methods, & Modeling for Dynamic Distribution Systems, Power Factor Guidelines: Power Control with DER | Investigates reactive power control options available to the distribution planner along with methods for determining proper settings to use in a given situation | Technical Report |
| 2013 | 3002001295 | Smart Distribution Applications for DER | Investigates these challenges and describes ways to mitigate the adverse impacts of high penetrations of distributed generators on the distribution system, and in some cases exploit the capabilities of distributed energy resources (DERs) for reliability and efficiency improvement | Technical Report |
| 2013 | 3002002464 | Smart Distribution Applications for DER: DMS Use Cases | Provides a smart inverter functionality overview and describes advanced distribution management system (DMS) applications and changes in distribution utility business processes that are caused by DERs and smart inverters. | Technical Report |
| 2013 | 3002001292 | DMS Planning Guide: How to Run a DA Program | Provide a comprehensive volume from which a DA project manager or project team member faced with making choices about a DA deployment can learn about the key issues, key decision points, and pros and cons of each choice that in the end will lead to a successful outcome. | Technical Report |
| 2013 | 3002001277 | EPRI Survey on Distribution Protection with Emphasis on DG Integration Practices | Identified present protection practices and determine what lessons may be learned from the different experiences of implementing DG onto the system. | Technical Report |
| 2012 | 1024377 | Load Forecasting For Modern Distribution Systems | Describes covers methods to develop accurate short term and long term load forecasts in the presence of DERs, DR facilities, energy conservation measures, electric vehicles, and other elements of the modern grid. | Technical Report |
| 2012 | 1024385 | DMS Planning Guide | Provides a roadmap that electric distribution utilities can use as a guide in performing key DMS implementation activities starting with project inception to DMS contract award | Technical Report |
| 2011 | 1022004 | Design and Assessment of Volt-VAR Optimization Systems | Provides an overview of DVO requirements, an assessment of various approaches to implement DVO and an analysis of DVO design parameters to enable successful implementation. | Technical Report |