Revisiting the Massachusetts Electric Sector Modernization Plan: Updates from the Past Year and a Dialogue about What’s Next

November 18, 2025
Grand Ballroom A&B
Interconnection , Grid Modernization , Digital Transformation

Last year, this panel came together to discuss progress and lessons learned from Phase 1 of the Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) program in Massachusetts. The ESMP approved in 2024 for each of the three Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) contains transformative solutions to enable decarbonization, electrification, and distributed energy resources on behalf of the Commonwealth’s electric customers. 2025 saw the EDCs and other stakeholders progress through additional regulatory approvals and the start of planning and deployment. Audience members will hear status updates and perspectives from each of the EDCs plus the broad stakeholder perspectives, and gain an understanding of what lies ahead for the ESMPs.

Sponsored by 

Moderator
Eric Chung
Eric Chung, Partner - West Monroe
Speakers
Jennifer Schilling
Jennifer Schilling, Vice President, Grid Modernization - Eversource
Marian Harkavy
Marian Harkavy, Director, Policy Division - Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
Andrew Schneller
Andrew Schneller, Electric Strategy and Regulation - National Grid
Jake Dusling
Jake Dusling, Director, Electric Engineering - Unitil