16-20 July 2023 | Orlando, Florida

The movement towards decarbonizing the grid in North America and many parts of the world has breathed new life into the energy landscape. At almost every level of jurisdiction, from federal to state, net-zero targets have been established. This collective effort emphasizes a learning-by-doing approach and requires distribution utilities to develop integrated distribution planning frameworks that effectively tackle current and future challenges, all while working towards the ambitious goal of achieving a net zero grid within the next two to three decades. It is important to establish a comprehensive framework for the  holistic approach to integrated distribution grids planning, taking into consideration the multifaceted aspects of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Electrification, transportation load, and customer participation. By integrating these crucial factors alongside conventional grid planning, the primary objective is to effectively meet the requirements of a decarbonized grid while ensuring the provision of flexibility resources that are both reliable and adequate.