2026 Event Schedule

The line between distribution system planning and operations is quickly disappearing as utilities modernize the grid. With growing pressure from electrification, customer-side technologies, and extreme weather, utilities are shifting from static planning to a more dynamic, integrated approach.

This panel will explore how utilities are evolving their capabilities to support Non-Wires Solutions (NWS)—from identifying grid needs in planning to operationalizing DERs in real-time. We’ll spotlight how utilities are rethinking organizational silos, leveraging new tools, and building bridges between planners and operators to unlock scalable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional infrastructure.

Panelists will address:

Real-world use cases and value streams for Non-Wires Solutions
Core capabilities utilities need across both planning and operations to implement NWS effectively
Strategies for integrating DER planning into day-ahead and real-time operations workflows