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Western Regional Training: Planning for Distribution Systems, Distributed Energy Resources, and Resilience

Publication Type

Presentation

Date Published

01/2024

Authors

Frick, Natalie Mims, Lisa C Schwartz, Julieta Giraldez, Cody Davis, Samir Succar, Ronny Sandoval, Sara Peterson, Tom Wall, Stephen Torres, Juan Pablo Carvallo, Nichole L Hanus, Josh A Schellenberg

Abstract

Western Regional Training:
Planning for Distribution Systems, Distributed Energy Resources, and Resilience

January 24-25, 2024 – Irvine, California

The National Association of State Energy Officials, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory provided training on distribution system planning and resilience planning on January 24-25, 2024, in Irvine, California, for State Energy Offices, public utility commissions, and utility consumer advocates. The training includes 101-level sessions as well as more in-depth technical sessions, interactive activities, and peer-sharing opportunities.

Support for the training is from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity, Building Technologies Office, and Grid Deployment Office.