From Concept to Capacity: Bridging The Load Gap With Distributed Capacity

February 03, 2026
25B
Peer to Peer Exchange

Speed-to-power is the currency of the modern energy sector. How can utilities support capacity buildout to serve large loads while protecting grid reliability, sustainability goals, and ratepayer affordability? In this peer-to-peer session we will discuss the “Bring Your Own Distributed Capacity” (BYODC) framework crafted by The Ad Hoc Group and the Alliance to Save Energy as a potential solution to tackle this challenge. Participants will focus on how to turn the BYODC concept into action with desired collaboration from utilities. The group will vet concrete design requirements, operational characteristics, and regulatory considerations with the goal of finding pathways that enable utilities and large load partners to move from BYODC theory to deployment.

Session Sponsored by The Ad Hoc Group

Speakers
Brian Kooiman
Brian Kooiman, Principal - The Ad Hoc Group
Elta Koliou
Elta Koliou, Platform Lead - The Ad Hoc Group