From Planning to Execution: DER Visibility and full-scale orchestration

November 04, 2026
Grand Ballroom C&D
As distributed energy resources (DERs) continue to proliferate, utility needs are evolving beyond basic visibility toward real-time coordination, control, and optimization. At the same time, growing load demands from data centers, electrification, and customer-owned resources are increasing the complexity of grid planning and operations. 
 
Drawing on real-world experience, this panel will explore how utilities are using scenario-based planning to prepare for accelerated DER growth and translate strategy into operational reality. Panelists will discuss the technologies, integration challenges, and organizational changes required to move from planning to scalable DER orchestration. 
 
Topics include: 
  • Edge-based DER control versus centralized DERMS approaches 

  • ADMS and DERMS integration challenges and lessons learned 

  • Achieving real-time DER visibility, telemetry, and situational awareness 
  • Standards, interoperability gaps, and pathways to scale 

 

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