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Grid modernization aims to fortify the distribution and transmission grids through physical infrastructure investments, as well as software, to improve system operability and resilience. This topic covers system hardening, undergrounding, ADMS, AMI, grid-enhancing technologies, and non-wires alternatives.
Core Concepts
- 21st-century grid transformation
- Modernization roadmaps
- Future-proofing grid infrastructure
- Reliability and resilience improvements
- Integration of distributed energy resources (DERs)
- Decarbonization and electrification support
- Two-way power flow management
- Regulatory drivers and funding (IIJA, IRA)
- Customer-centric grid design
- Digital-first utility operations
Grid modernization educational opportunities
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To attend this event, you must register separately. This event is free to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to review your …Speakers
8:45 AM
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Shifting demand and evolving customer expectations have fundamentally changed the game across the energy sector. Today’s utility executives are no longer just managing infrastructure, but are instead …
9:45 AM
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The Northeast had a record-dry October in 2024 after one of its driest Septembers, and more than 400 fires followed across the region. The largest burned 5,000 acres on the New York–New Jersey border, …
11:45 AM
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As the electrification of building heat and transportation aggressively outpaces traditional industrial load growth, Northeast distribution planners are confronting an entirely new set of operational …
2:45 PM
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As utilities navigate accelerating grid modernization, evolving operational demands, and emerging technologies, the consulting community plays a critical role in shaping the industry’s future. Join us …
3:45 PM
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For decades, the transmission system was designed for a predictable, one-way flow of electricity from centralized fossil-fuel plants to passive consumers. Today, that model is obsolete thanks to the g …
9:45 AM
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New Jersey's recent grid modernization reform introduced significant new requirements for DER interconnection, including a Common Interconnection Application Process (CIAP) portal, Pre-Application Ver …
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Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) have demonstrated strong potential to unlock additional transmission capacity and accelerate interconnection timelines. However, broader deployment continues to depe …
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