Regulatory Readiness: Making the Case for Climate Resilience

February 04, 2026
6F
Data Analytics , Grid Modernization , Policy and Regulation , Reliability and Resilience

How do you convince regulators to approve forward-looking resilience investments when traditional cost-benefit frameworks weren't designed for climate uncertainty? This panel tackles the regulatory challenge head-on, bringing together utility, regulatory, and technology perspectives on what makes a compelling resilience business case. Speakers will share practical frameworks for communicating climate risk, quantifying long-term investment benefits to strengthen filings, and aligning long-term resilience strategies with regulatory expectations. Attendees will leave with actionable insights from recent successful filings—including what worked, what failed, and why.

Speakers
Paul Mathew
Paul Mathew, Director, Strategic Coordination and Analysis - CENTERPOINT ENERGY
James Van Nostrand
James Van Nostrand, Chair - Massachusetts DPU Commission
Chairperson
Margot Everett
Margot Everett, Vice President, Analytics - Kevala