Regulatory Readiness: Making the Case for Climate Resilience

February 04, 2026
6F
Grid Modernization , Data Analytics , 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.

Panel Moderator
Eric Chung
Eric Chung, Partner - West Monroe
Speakers
Paul Mathew
Paul Mathew, Director, Strategic Coordination and Analysis - CENTERPOINT ENERGY
James Van Nostrand
James Van Nostrand, Chair - Massachusetts DPU Commission
Mishal Thadani
Mishal Thadani, CEO and Co-Founder - Rhizome
Chairperson
Margot Everett
Margot Everett, Vice President, Analytics - Kevala