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Leveraging Climate Data for Distribution Resilience Planning
The grid is under increasing strain from two major trends: rapidly rising energy demand and the growing frequency of severe weather events. As utilities work to meet future grid needs while maintaining affordable rates, there has never been a greater urgency for intelligent distribution grid planning. However, despite advancements in planning methodologies, one critical driver of change—climate variability—is often overlooked in a meaningful way.
This expert panel, featuring representatives from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, EPRI, Rhizome, and Consumers Energy, will explore how climate data can be fully integrated into the grid planning process, beyond just long-term vulnerability reports. Discussion topics will include:
- How climate data can improve load forecasting, risk projections, and cost-benefit analyses for long-term infrastructure investments.
- Bridging the gap between climate science and utility planning—turning insights into actionable strategies.
- Regulatory perspectives on incorporating climate resilience into planning frameworks.
- Real-world examples of how utilities are successfully integrating climate modeling into decision-making processes.
By embedding climate intelligence into load forecasts, risk assessments, and investment strategies, utilities can enhance resilience, optimize capital expenditures, and prepare for the uncertainties of tomorrow’s grid.
Join this thought-provoking discussion on the future of climate-informed utility planning and how the industry can take proactive steps to ensure grid reliability in the face of unprecedented change.
